Though a lot of shows on Netflix are not renewed, The Hollywood Reporter alluded to the show’s poor reception as the reason for its abrupt cancellation.
Reviews of Cowboy Bebop generally criticized the show’s weak pacing and cheap-looking costumes and sets, while it also failed to capture the essence of what made the 1996 anime one of the best examples of the genre.
Cowboy Bebop premiered three weeks ago after dropping several trailers and a video of the opening title sequence, which was a shot-for-shot remake of the anime’s iconic opening theme.