Cowboy Bebop (2021)

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dnlgNov 22, 2021

I liked the show, it does start off better than it goes along the story as they did change a lot, probably for the sake of adaptability. Nonetheless you can see in the details that they did try to be as faithful to the original animation asI liked the show, it does start off better than it goes along the story as they did change a lot, probably for the sake of adaptability. Nonetheless you can see in the details that they did try to be as faithful to the original animation as they could be. Sadly the average fan will complain about anything, be it too further from the original material as Death Note was or as close as possible while still keeping a more modern format, like this adaptation does.… Expand

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RichJNov 20, 2021

Excellent show. Trolls aside it's not perfect but I would rather have 90% of something great vs. nothing at all. Solid cast, Mustafa Shakir is so spot on as Jet Black you swear their dubbing him from the original anime.Super enjoyable andExcellent show. Trolls aside it's not perfect but I would rather have 90% of something great vs. nothing at all. Solid cast, Mustafa Shakir is so spot on as Jet Black you swear their dubbing him from the original anime.Super enjoyable and worth a watch. I hope positive word of mouth makes it out there so more people realize that reading reviews about movies/shows is now a "twitter" cesspool of negativity and should be avoided. To anyone reading this review if you enjoy the show as well please speak up and put a good review on here. I'd like to see another season.… Expand

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spacecatnekoNov 20, 2021

If you're expecting an anime to translate to a live action show directly, don't. Think of this show as a multiverse Cowboy Bebop. Alternate universe Bebop. The main characters all channel their animated counterparts very well. There's lots ofIf you're expecting an anime to translate to a live action show directly, don't. Think of this show as a multiverse Cowboy Bebop. Alternate universe Bebop. The main characters all channel their animated counterparts very well. There's lots of familiar but with enough changes that you don't know everything that'll happen. By episode 3 I had dropped my expectations and just went for the ride, and honestly loved it. My Cowboy Bebop fandom started in 2001 when I saw Knockin' on Heaven's Door on DVD, and have been hooked ever since.
Is the show absolutely perfect? Of course it can't be. But the main characters really come into their own. For the kind of untested production it was, Cho is right to be proud of this. I am proud of this.
There's a bit of tonal whiplash at the end of this season with Ed's introduction, which really could've been handled more carefully, instead comes off ham-fisted. But you gotta give it a benefit of the doubt, because who thought this first season would be so enjoyable? There's so much to love, despite some missteps like using tracks from the original show that don't necessarily match the tone, some CGI that could've been better (though a lot of it looks fantastic), but not in too many instances for something as untested as this. Ed's reveal was too loud and direction for the character mismatched with its anime counterpart (Ed's not that much of a yeller in anime). Midway through the season I got even more emotionally engaged as some stuff tugged on my heartstrings, maybe because the original show also has, which to me means that they ultimately succeeded. If anything's missing or could be more prominent, it could've leaned into the melancholy of all these characters. In the show, they were all kinda loners. Here they have prominent relationships and it feels like they're not quite as lonely as the original show made them out to be. Despite that, the show comes into its own and is very fun as long as you wilfully suspend disbelief. Could it be better? No doubt there's things to improve, but if the show gets a second season and I certainly hope they do, I'm sure things can be fixed up going forward with the first season's hindsight. I'll definitely be rewatching the season at least a couple times more in the foreseeable future, because even with some of its missteps, it's the first genuine-feeling Cowboy Bebop we've gotten in decades, and I myself and ravenous for more.… Expand

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rdonosoNov 25, 2021

I never saw the anime and would’ve missed this masterpiece if it wasn’t for Netflix. Thanks for my new favorite show!!!!

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nhand42Nov 25, 2021

This was a fun series. I'm a fan of the anime which I saw many years ago. This live-action show pays homage in obvious ways and also subtle inside jokes if you know what to look for. The script is tight and I loved the new story arc. Faye andThis was a fun series. I'm a fan of the anime which I saw many years ago. This live-action show pays homage in obvious ways and also subtle inside jokes if you know what to look for. The script is tight and I loved the new story arc. Faye and Spike are well written and both of the actors are great in these roles. But the award goes to Mustafa Shakir for his portrayal of Jet Black. Outstanding.

The weakest part is the budget as demonstrated with cheap looking sets and questionable vfx. However I didn't mind this too much because the artwork and design looks very anime like, especially the backdrop stills and weird perspective in scenes. The costume design is also spot-on.

This series is getting lots of negs from critics and audience but I for one was very happy with this show and hope to see a season 2 soon.… Expand

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darkarth0Nov 24, 2021

Yes, it's thrashy and the series doesn't have the qualities of the original. And Vicious is a total failure. But it has its own ideas and is very fun to watch. Especially the dialogues and music. Nostalgia kicks also in. I would like to seeYes, it's thrashy and the series doesn't have the qualities of the original. And Vicious is a total failure. But it has its own ideas and is very fun to watch. Especially the dialogues and music. Nostalgia kicks also in. I would like to see more, even it's not the golden cow. I guess if it would be a fanmade project and not a netflix product, people would totally love it.… Expand

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michaelcorbenNov 25, 2021

Sad to see some of the other reviews. As a long time fan of the original I was hesitant. But, it was great to watch it for what it was which was just a ton of fun. Great cast, excellent style and epic soundtrack. Really hope there's a seasonSad to see some of the other reviews. As a long time fan of the original I was hesitant. But, it was great to watch it for what it was which was just a ton of fun. Great cast, excellent style and epic soundtrack. Really hope there's a season two. See you space cowboy...… Expand

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TVJerryNov 27, 2021

John Cho and Mustafa Shakir star as bounty hunters chasing down dangerous criminals all over the galaxy. The live action remake of the 1998 Japanese series echoes some of the original anime style, but goes for a grimier, more industrial feel.John Cho and Mustafa Shakir star as bounty hunters chasing down dangerous criminals all over the galaxy. The live action remake of the 1998 Japanese series echoes some of the original anime style, but goes for a grimier, more industrial feel. The casino showdown early in Episode 1 features some impressive fight choreography, but subsequent encounters are less inspired. There are some weirdo characters, but Cho’s swagger is the show’s main asset. TV series Preacher and Ash vs Evil Dead did this sort of graphic novel adaption with more pizzazz. After watching 4 episodes, i the style and stories are all over the place, but there’s sufficient energy to keep it interesting if you’re into the genre.… Expand

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Chund3rJan 5, 2022

In short. It's not the anime, if you want that this is a 4/10. However, it is based in the spirit of the anime. If you get over that mindset the live action gives us something unique that's rare to be found on TV these days. That's a fun, yetIn short. It's not the anime, if you want that this is a 4/10. However, it is based in the spirit of the anime. If you get over that mindset the live action gives us something unique that's rare to be found on TV these days. That's a fun, yet semi-serious story with a great cast chemistry and a living breathing world. A shame its been cancelled thus far, hopefully the petition that's reached over 100k to get a 2nd season and proper ending is successful or another network picks it up!… Expand

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AigleAveugleAug 5, 2022

This show is awesome. I enjoyed every minute of every episode (except the lesbian thing). Bravo. The characters are awesome, mature, stylish and fun. Music also great. Honor to the original anime. Please make more! Most negative feedbackThis show is awesome. I enjoyed every minute of every episode (except the lesbian thing). Bravo. The characters are awesome, mature, stylish and fun. Music also great. Honor to the original anime. Please make more! Most negative feedback reviews here are hate or competition agenda, money influencing business or attempt at censoring for political reasons.… Expand

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EndlessJoeNov 29, 2021

What an amazing series! I watched the anime twice since it debuted in the late 90s and it was a very refreshing show with a great setting, music, and story. The live action show takes the source material and does a wonderful job of capturingWhat an amazing series! I watched the anime twice since it debuted in the late 90s and it was a very refreshing show with a great setting, music, and story. The live action show takes the source material and does a wonderful job of capturing what made the anime great. The entire time I watched this show I saw aspects of movies I have loved watching over the years such as Fifth Element, Kill Bill, and The Spirit, to name a few. I hope that this world can be explored in a second season.… Expand

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EudaimotiveNov 22, 2021

As a fan of the anime I do not agree with the amount of dislike over this series as I've seen and honestly I haven’t even seen a good reason beyond “it’s not the anime”. The anime is over. Why not see where this goes? I absolutely loved itAs a fan of the anime I do not agree with the amount of dislike over this series as I've seen and honestly I haven’t even seen a good reason beyond “it’s not the anime”. The anime is over. Why not see where this goes? I absolutely loved it and the characters were phenomenal. If this show doesn’t get to move on to another season I feel like for one we lose a great show and two we tell the studios never to take risks. We’re living in a world of reboots. Some for reboot sake whereas some, like this one, is a celebration of the prior material while creating an identity of its own.… Expand

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disobedientlibDec 6, 2021

Before the last 2 episodes, I would have given this show an 8: it was just good enough to perhaps introduce new viewers to the brilliance of the original concepts in the anime; zany and about as good as a live action remake could reasonablyBefore the last 2 episodes, I would have given this show an 8: it was just good enough to perhaps introduce new viewers to the brilliance of the original concepts in the anime; zany and about as good as a live action remake could reasonably expect to be. But the last 2 eps went off the rails. Way too serious and focused on Spike's background. I was also not too impressed by the actors playing Vicious and Julia: they just seemed 'off' a bit in their look (and in Julia's case, in acting ability). Lastly, no Ed until last 10 secs of show?!… Expand

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TheOtherAndiDec 5, 2021

Not as good as the original, not by a long shot. Especially spike doesn’t translate very well to live action with his martial arts moves. But all in all not bad. Be warned though that the first 3 episodes are the worst of the season, so thoseNot as good as the original, not by a long shot. Especially spike doesn’t translate very well to live action with his martial arts moves. But all in all not bad. Be warned though that the first 3 episodes are the worst of the season, so those might put you off if you set your expectations high.… Expand

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MathewbugdenDec 15, 2021

Amazing show. Massively under rated! So so guttered it's not getting a shot at a second session.

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SchadiDec 17, 2021

The highlight of the show are the three main characters Spike, Jet, and Faye. Their chemistry is great. Honestly, I could've watched the whole season just seeing them banter and trying to catch bounties. But I'm also a sucker for foundThe highlight of the show are the three main characters Spike, Jet, and Faye. Their chemistry is great. Honestly, I could've watched the whole season just seeing them banter and trying to catch bounties. But I'm also a sucker for found families. And I was so excited to see more of Ed. I already fell in love with the character in the short time I saw her.
Was really disappointed to hear that it got canceled. Yeah, the show had its flaws too (cough Vicious cough). But I'm sure they could've improved that in a second season. Shows need more time especially when you release the whole season at once, they're not brilliant from the get-go and they need time to build their audience.… Expand

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skivikDec 11, 2021

I don’t understand why people give such a low rating. I never wrote anything on meta criticism, I even had to recover the password, but I was very upset by the news that season 2 would not be filmed. Those who are to blame for this are all ofI don’t understand why people give such a low rating. I never wrote anything on meta criticism, I even had to recover the password, but I was very upset by the news that season 2 would not be filmed. Those who are to blame for this are all of you who decided to rate this series below 10, I am very disappointed in you. The series is just a bomb. I am also a fan of anime bipop, and this series is what I would like to see with live actors. Music is a masterpiece, it resonates with all the scenes, permeates through the entire series, this style of 70 is directly felt, heard. The plot is perfect, the acting is at the highest level, for some reason everyone whines about Faye Valentine, how she plays. Have you watched the show at all? Or flipped through it as one of my acquaintances likes to do.
She plays super, superbly, her grimaces and facial expressions are a masterpiece. The atmosphere of the series, I have not seen this for a long time, all the actors look organically, all these plans, small details, this is a masterpiece of the people. The budget is low what? Have you watched the loki? Or is there a shield agent, what else is popular, supernatural, what do you want? Battles in space, space graphics, ships, the situation at the wheelhouse, costumes, but it looks super expensive. That moment that is familiar to us in the anime when he stands with his back on the open gangway of the starship, don't you feel it?
My heart skipped a beat, it's just a masterpiece. People why did you deprive me of 2 seasons, this is the best series in 10 years that came out. You can feel this atmosphere at your fingertips and now we will not see the continuation… Expand