In the hit show Cobra Kai, the protagonist Johnny Lawrence embodies the traditional ideal of masculinity such as being strong, stoic and dominant. However, his adherence to these standards ultimately guides him to negative consequences for both himself and those around him, highlighting the hazards of hegemonic masculinity in our society. Indeed, hegemonic masculinity can set unprecedented norms for males that are often harmful and unrealistic. Therefore, according to utilitarianism, in the TV show Cobra Kai, the Cobra Kai dojo’s teachings uphold unethical toxic virility which shows the…