YouTube series 'Cobra Kai' to move to new streaming service

  third season of popular YouTube series "Cobra Kai" will premiere on a new streaming platform. According to Deadline, Netflix and Hulu are reportedly "leading shortlist of contenders" who showed interest in picking up show.

series is based on Robert Mark Kamen's " Karate Kid" film franchise and created by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald.

It features William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, original stars of 1984 film.

story, set after 34 years, follows reopening of Cobra Kai karate dojo by Johnny Lawrence and rekindling of his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso.

show's first season premiered on YouTube in May 2018, while its sophomore season debuted in April 2019.

Both seasons received positive reviews from critics and fans of film franchise.