6 Things Netflix’s Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Remake Must Do

In the anime, both of these characters were picked up along the way. With only 10 episodes now, we need to see them from the start. It’s difficult, because that already feels like changing or truncating the story down compared to the original. On the other hand, though, Edward doesn’t even appear in the first ten episodes, with Faye arriving in episode 3.

If it starts with Faye in the crew and picks up Ed around episode 2-4 that would still work, depending on the storylines and pacing of the show. The original always had longer plot strands running through the more episodic nature of the storytelling. Fans will want to see their favourites in live action, they’ll want to experience them on screen again. If Ed is part of a cliffhanger for Season 2, especially when that is by no means confirmed, it’ll feel like they’ve wasted a great chance to involve Ed in the story.

There are sure to be casting debates. Keanu Reeves was everyone’s pick for Spike last decade, but he’s too old now. At least by having the gang all feature though, Netflix can make sure they’re keeping the fans happy in one way.