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The episode's biggest highlight is the long-awaited return of Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills.

Attempting to counter the growing threat of Cobra Kai, Sam and Miguel secretly bring the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang students together to propose a coalition. Critical Reception Watch Cobra Kai S03E09 WEBRip x264-ION10 1

While some enjoyed the focus on character beats, other reviewers from The Review Geek felt the karate action was limited and that too many plot threads were left open heading into the finale. Cobra Kai – Season 3 Episode 9 Recap & Review The episode's biggest highlight is the long-awaited return

Reviewers from IMDb praised the episode for its "pitch perfect" reunions and grounded writing, giving it high ratings. Cobra Kai – Season 3 Episode 9 Recap

Rather than being a source of drama, her return acts as a "thematic reset button".

Cobra Kai Season 3, Episode 9, titled is widely regarded as one of the season's strongest entries. It serves as a pivotal bridge to the finale, masterfully balancing deep nostalgia with significant shifts in character alliances. The Return of Ali Mills

In a series of "not so different" moments, Daniel and Miguel realize they share similar backgrounds—both were poor, raised by single mothers, and turned to karate to deal with bullies. This leads to Daniel taking a genuine liking to Miguel, bridging the gap between their rival dojos.