After all of that fan excitement, years in development, followed by weeks of stylish promos that built the fan anticipation even further, Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop lasted exactly three weeks. The series has been canceled after only one season, there will be no return for stars John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, and Daniella Pineda.
While no official reason was given for the show’s cancellation, THR says the mixed-to-poor reaction was a big part of it. I’ll be honest, I’ve watched four episodes and none have really stuck with me. Try as it might, it just didn’t have the cool that made Cowboy Bebop one of the most popular anime ever.
Our own review Khalil Johnson wasn’t super-hyped over it, either.
All of that said, this is genuinely disappointing if only because the cast is great and I think Cowboy Bebop would’ve gotten better over time. Alas, we’ll never know.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) December 10, 2021
