Mary Mouser joins Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss the anticipation for "Cobra Kai" Season 6 Part 1. She acknowledges the long wait and shares her excitement for fans to finally see the new episodes.
Samantha's Journey
Mouser reflects on Samantha's evolution, highlighting how her character has faced ups and downs but always stays true to her goals. Samantha's dedication to karate and her father's legacy remains her guiding beacon.
Reading the Scripts
Mouser shares her excitement about reading new scripts, describing how she eagerly devours each one. She feels a strong connection with the fans, experiencing the same anticipation and cliffhangers they do.
Samantha's Biggest Challenge
In Season 6, Samantha faces the challenge of navigating the right path amidst learning from past mistakes. Mouser emphasizes Samantha's journey of finding balance between her goals and being open to change.
Intense Training for Season 6
Mouser discusses the rigorous training for Season 6, comparing it to preparing for a tournament. The cast pushed themselves to look their best, mirroring the intensity of their characters' martial arts training.
Evolving Relationships
Mouser talks about the evolving relationships in Season 6, particularly enjoying the scenes where Samantha interacts positively with other characters, including Peyton List's Tory.
Impactful Moments
Reflecting on her favorite scenes, Mouser highlights the emotional and impactful moments in Episode 5. The intense personal and martial arts interactions, especially with Peyton List, stand out to her.
Training with the Bad Boys of Karate
Mouser recounts the surreal experience of training with characters like Johnny, Daniel, and Mike Barnes. She shares the intimidating yet exciting atmosphere on set during these training sessions.
Samantha's Resilience
Mouser admires Samantha's resilience, noting how she always gets back up despite setbacks. Samantha's journey of striving to do her best, even if she takes wrong turns, resonates deeply with Mouser.
Thoughts on a Possible Spinoff
Mouser expresses enthusiasm for a potential Samantha spinoff, envisioning various directions for her character's journey. She hopes to continue playing Samantha and exploring her growth.
Message to Fans
Mouser shares her emotional connection with the show and assures fans that the end of "Cobra Kai" might not be a final goodbye. She encourages fans to hold onto the show's core values and keep hoping for more opportunities.
Keeping Mementos
Mouser reveals she kept some memorabilia from the set, including karate-themed foam fingers with different dojos' names.