Based on the original anime series, the Cowboy Bebop Live-Action is officially canceled. In a recent update, Netflix has clarified that they would not be continuing the series any longer. Fans weren’t satisfied with the renewal, and Netflix has finally put an end to it. Despite the cliffhanger in the last episode, season two is not in the works. Like the anime, the show focuses on bounty hunters who do anything for the right price. The premiere pulled 74 million viewership in its debut. With such huge numbers, why did the show get canceled? Here is all you need to know.
The debut did come as a success, but makers were missing a lot from the original piece. Fans argue that the show missed the essence of the anime series. Here, what’s surprising is how early Netflix pulled the plug on the live-action series. It took Netflix hardly half a month to call it off. However, fans weren’t too sad about the news of the cancelation. Some Twitter users even claim they couldn’t make it past the first episode.
Cowboy Bebop Live-Action: Why Is Netflix Cancelling The Series?
The first season premiered this year on November 19, 2021. The debut peaked with 74 million views but slowly died down by 59% within a week. It is noted that Netflix is looking for larger success for its releases. Currently, the makers announce whether the show will have a renewal or will suffer a cancelation without much chaos. The pace of the show also received much backlash. However, the lagging views have to be the real reason behind the show’s scrap.
As netizens remained disappointed, some fans came in defense. It is said that the show didn’t follow the manga properly and had cheap sets. However, a few found the show trying something different and bringing back a ‘raw 90s quirky show.’ The show currently has 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and a poor rating of 6.8 out of 10 on IMDb. Whereas, the original anime series stands with a 100% rating.
Future Of The Franchise
John Cho starrer Cowboy Bebop didn’t make up for the expectations of the fans. Greg Jardin directed the series. According to fans, Mustafa Shakir as Jet was the only one worth looking at. A Redditor felt the characters ‘looked more like a cosplay than a serious actors.’ Others pointed at the writers for not failing to understand the plot. The dialogues, as per claims, made the show even harder to watch.
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Moreover, the makers have made no comments about a future renewal. It seems easy to say that the Cowboy Bebop Live-Action is officially canceled. If any news on a future release comes out, we’ll be sure to update it. Also, Netflix has a list of live-action adaptions coming up. From the classic One Piece to YuYu Hakusho and the Gundam movie, all are in the works. Thus, for more updates, stay tuned to The Anime Daily.
