Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Movie Trivia News Showtimes

      Cowboy Bebop (2021)

      Season 1

      Cowboy Bebop

      83 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

      What to know

      Critics Consensus

      Maybe next time, Space Cowboy -- this live-action Bebop has a fun enough crew to spend time with, but it disappointingly replaces the soulfulness of the source material with kitsch. Read critic reviews

      Where to watch

      Subscription

      Rate And Review

      User image

      Verified

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this season

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of this tv season? (optional)



      • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Step 2 of 2

        How did you buy your ticket?

        Let's get your review verified.

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

        You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this season

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of this tv season? (optional)

      • How did you buy your ticket?

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

      Episodes

      • 1. Cowboy Gospel

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        After getting shortchanged on a bounty, Spike and Jet head to New Tijuana on the trail of another mark, but they're not the only ones.

        View Details
      • 2. Venus Pop

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        While chasing a bounty on a one-handed Venusian bomber, Jet and Spike grapple with rising interpersonal tensions, exacerbated by Spike's secret past.

        View Details
      • 3. Dog Star Swing

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        Jet needs to buy his daughter a birthday present; to get it, he and Spike track a potential bounty to a brothel, but Spike has his own agenda.

        View Details
      • 4. Callisto Soul

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        After eco-terrorists screw up her attempted shakedown, Faye enlists Spike and Jet to help her bring them in for the bounty.

        View Details
      • 5. Darkside Tango

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        Jet reunites with his ex-partner to track down a recently released criminal; while he's away, Spike and Faye try to pick up a quick job.

        View Details
      • 6. Binary Two-Step

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        When the Bebop needs repairs, Jet sends Spike to chase down a tip on a phantom bounty to cover the cost, leaving Faye to supervise the mechanic.

        View Details
      • 7. Galileo Hustle

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        A con woman from Faye's past reappears, offering Faye's real identity in exchange for passage to Santo City in a hurry; Julia considers her options.

        View Details
      • 8. Sad Clown A-Go-Go

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        Vicious liberates an assassin and contracts him to kill Spike Spiegel; later, he puts his plan for the Elders into motion.

        View Details
      • 9. Blue Crow Waltz

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        Years earlier, Spike and Vicious meet Julia at Ana's club, but romantic entanglements and Vicious' ambitions soon cause trouble for all of them.

        View Details
      • 10. Supernova Symphony

        Air date: Nov 19, 2021

        Faye and Jet track Spike to Ana's club, only to learn that Vicious has kidnapped Jet's daughter so he can trade Spike's life for hers.

        View Details

      Cowboy Bebop: Season 1 Videos

      Tv Season Info

      Cast & Crew

      John Cho
      Mustafa Shakir
      Daniella Pineda
      Alex Hassell
      Elena Satine
      Geoff Stults
      Ann Truong
      Hoa Xuande
      Andre Nemec
      Jeff Pinkner
      Josh Appelbaum
      Scott Rosenberg
      Tim Coddington
      Tetsu Fujimura
      Michael Katleman
      Matthew F. Weinberg
      Christopher Yost
      Marty Adelstein
      Becky Clements
      Makoto Asanuma
      Shin Sasaki
      Masayuki Ozaki
      Yôko Kanno

      News & Interviews forCowboy Bebop

      Critic Reviews for Cowboy Bebop: Season 1

      Audience Reviews for Cowboy Bebop: Season 1

      • 3d ago
        Usually don't like live actions, but the vibe was spot on and the show was very fun. They missed some things from the anime but overall was amazing
      • Mar 18, 2023
        I have zero interest in anime and have never heard of the Cartoon.I just watched the series for what it was knowing nothing about it and was surprised and impressed.It was a mad and bizarre show that blended Japanese culture with Western in a way I have not seen before.The characters were funny and not the arrogant,self righteous superheros that Hollywood constantly bombards us with.It is or rather was one of the most interesting and captivating shows on Netflix.Pretty typical that the cartoon watching kids didn't get it and Netflix have scrapped it and will no doubt replace it with some tiresome zombie drivel.
      • Mar 08, 2023
        I wasn't familiar with the anime series/comic source material this was based on so watched it with fresh eyes. Maybe because I wasn't encumbered by making comparisons I personally really enjoyed this quirky, stylistically cool series. It took a few episodes to settle in but from then on it was a blast. The cast all did well in their roles (Cho especially), the music score was epic and the whole ambience and setting was really interesting. A shame it was cancelled so quickly and fans of the source material seemed to dislike it so much.
      • Mar 07, 2023
        The new adaptation lacked the style and subtlety of the orginal. Some truly amazing side plots from the anime where completely removed while some absolutely baffling side plots where added. Jet, Spike, and Faye all seemed to be cast well but I disliked everything added to them.
      • Mar 06, 2023
        Excellent season, excellent actors. One of the best sci-fi series ever. All the actors have strong personalities and amazing acting ability.
      • Mar 05, 2023
        Thanks but no thanks, some things are better left alone & this is one of them. Not everything made into live-action is guaranteed to breathe new life into something so well-known & loved. Although it was made with love for the original in mind, it seriously lacked so much soul & that melancholy noir vibe that only the anime could capture so well. Seriously just go watch the anime
      • Feb 25, 2023
        WARNING: The ratings on this show are FAR off! Biased reviews by fans, haters, people who haven't watched it? Who knows. It's an easy 80%, it should be at least 90%. To be honest I didn't expect to laugh this often, the humor got punch, very delightful moments. I also didn't expected that it can be that serious. At first I thought it was a little bit superficial and just all action. But no, the characters are unique and can be quite deep, it made me even almost cry. And last but not least: I didn't expect it to be that cool and smooth. It was a hell of a ride! The music is awesome, with this one, you never want to skip the intro! And by the way: I haven't seen the anime yet nor read the manga. To be honest the preview on Netflix from this live-action series drew me more in than the anime did. Otherwise I would have started with the anime first. The actors are also great, far better than expected too. This series gets better with every episode and the originality and the atmosphere it creates between these two partner Spike Spiegel and Jet Black you'll feel as if you'd be right with them. The 10 episodes are solid, maintain quality and leave you wishing for more while at the same time you'll find yourself reminiscing as if you'd remember good time you spend with a friend. It grew on me! And I didn't expect that either! I love to feel this surprised again.
      • Feb 20, 2023
        Sort of gives you the feel of the original show, but story is lacking. Falls prey to the "re-imagining" problems that so many remakes do. If you don't have anything else to do, give it a watch, otherwise, just pass on this.
      • Feb 15, 2023
        Honestly, I was dreading the release of this version of the show but after watching it I have to say it completely changed my mind not only did they pick a great cast to represent each character perfectly the story the show portrays is great for anyone who hasn't read the manga or watched the anime or hasn't listen to the audiobook they also did a great job on making us want a second season by showing the most loved character right at the end of season 1
      • Feb 14, 2023
        It's finally here – and it's ok. More: https://bit.ly/3Ip1W1C

      Movie & TV guides

      View All