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Cowboy Bebop

2021Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic474.9Rotten Tomatoes45%60%

A nostalgic, thrilling crime series about the future and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E4 "Callisto Soul" 7.2

Episodes

6.9

Story

Long on style and short on cash, bounty hunters Spike, Jet and Faye trawl the solar system looking for jobs. But can they outrun Spike's past?

Feels like

  • Space Western Noir
  • Stylized Action
  • Jazz-Influenced Soundtrack
  • Bounty Hunter Procedural
  • Visual Homage to Anime
  • Cool & Cynical Tone
  • Sci-Fi Crime Thriller
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Retro-Futuristic Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Katleman, Alex Garcia Lopez
Written by
Karl Taro Greenfeld, Christopher L. Yost, Liz Sagal
Music by
Yoko Kanno

Everyone

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Facts

November 19, 2021 · November 19, 2021 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 2021
Last aired
November 19, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Nice Guy, Central Theme, Origins Episode +9

  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Central Theme
  • Origins Episode
  • Adaptational Modesty
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Foreshadowing
  • Shot-for-Shot Remake
  • Mythology Gag
  • Reusable Lighter Toss
  • Groin Attack
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Meaningful Name

12 of 119 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Cowboy Bebop?"

Questions about Cowboy Bebop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cowboy Bebop?

Netflix

In the United States, Cowboy Bebop streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Cowboy Bebop worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (46).

Can I half-watch Cowboy Bebop?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Cowboy Bebop use?

Adaptational Nice GuyCentral ThemeOrigins EpisodeAdaptational ModestyChekhov's GunForeshadowingShot-for-Shot RemakeMythology GagReusable Lighter TossGroin AttackStylistic SuckMeaningful Nameand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 tropes for it, including Adaptational Nice Guy, Central Theme, and Origins Episode.