Don't let the hater purists fool you. This is a well thought out and excellently conceived homage to the original anime. It borrows from the original's plot and then offers something fresh and compelling. It's a shame that Netflix cancelled so early. I understand it was a cost saving measure as this was a very expensive project. Money well spent though. The resources invested make for an enjoyable and exciting ride through the BeeBop universe. I have to admit that as a huge fan of the anime I was originally not thrilled with the casting. Happy to say that I was absolutely wrong. John Cho crushes it as Spike, Shakir is the living embodiment of Jet and Daniella Pineda gives Faye a whole new dimension while staying faithful to what makes her such a compelling character. She's hard, fierce and snarky but at the same time is lost and a little bit scared. Do yourself a favor and watch this. If you're a long time fan you'll be pleased and if you've never watched the original give this a try, absolutely worth it.