Couch theater — DVD previews

By Rachel Rose “Cobra Kai” (TV-14) -- One of the most popular binge-watch selections of the entire pandemic time arrives at its final season. When Season 3 left off, the students of dueling dojos Miyagi-do, Eagle Fang and Cobra Kai had an epic group fight at the Larusso house, with one of the biggest feuds being that between Sam Larusso and instigator Tory. No doubt this ongoing animosity will elevate in Season 4. We also know Jon Kreese’s old buddy Terry Silver (from Karate Kid III) shows up to lend a heavy hand toward Kreese’s plot to raise Cobra Kai dojo back to champion level at the All-valley Karate Tournament. What remains to be seen is whether Daniel and Johnny will finally work together to defeat Kreese once and for all. So pop a cold Coors Banquet and pick your team; this series will no doubt end with a bang. (Netflix)

“Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy” (NR) -- This documentary about Brazilian musical legend Sergio Mendes debuted at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival but bears another mention. Fellow musicians including John Legend and Quincy Jones honor Mendes’ achievements and catalog of work over the past 60 years. The composer, vocalist and musical pioneer credited with bringing Brazilian music to the world is heralded and honored for his creative contributions and inspiration to musicians everywhere. (Peacock)

“Lady of the Manor” (R) -Starring Melanie Lynskey (who will always be to me the one who had “a baby ... in a bar” in “Sweet Home Alabama”), this movie is cleverly original. Lynskey plays Hannah, an unenthusiastic, costumed docent at a historical estate. When she begins seeing and conversing with the ghost of the woman whom she portrays on her tours, she gains a new motivation to change her act. Judy Greer as the spirit Lady Wadsworth is both charming and snarky, ping-ponging between instructing Hannah on the proper history of the manor and being mystified by present-day technology. (Prime Video)