Guilt-ridden after his attempt to help Robby results in Robby's arrest and feelings of betrayal.
A young John Kreese worked as a polite waiter and dealt with constant bullying from local jocks. Watch Cobra Kai S03E02 WEBRip x264-ION10 1
He lost his mother to suicide and left behind his girlfriend, Betsy, to join the Army, promising to return a hero. Guilt-ridden after his attempt to help Robby results
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These scenes aim to humanize Kreese, showing he was once a "sweet kid" before his experiences in Vietnam hardened him. Status at End of Episode Daniel LaRusso
Facing a dismal prognosis for his recovery and filled with rage toward Johnny.