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Top video website YouTube is doing its utmost to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services.
While most of these are currently only available under premium programming, some do offer free episodes. Variety recently reported that this will change next year, as YouTube is trying to meet growing demands from a global fanbase. They are planning on moving onto an ad-supported platform, allowing people to watch for free.
The following are seven offerings from YouTube Originals, which are available to watch right now. These include the continuing story of the "Karate Kid" saga, a highly competitive dance school, a documentary about stray cats in Istanbul, Turkey, two guys in a buddy system, a crazy dude that does everything that scares him, a girl who reaches the top only to find competition there and a human version of the Grinch.
'Cobra Kai' - The 'Karate Kid' saga continues
This YouTube Red Original series carries on where “Karate Kid” left off. It features two characters from the film series, 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) has a string of car dealerships and leads the good life with his family. His adversary from high school, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) has had a rough time and is seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai karate dojo.
'Step Up: High Water' - Dance for your life
Set in Atlanta, this YouTube Red Original series features the city’s highly competitive performing arts school, High Water. Twins Tal and Janelle relocate to Atlanta from Ohio and find themselves having trouble navigating their new life. On and off the dance floor, the twins discover how far they are willing to go to realise their dreams.
