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Compounding this is the manipulation of review scores and social media metrics. Critics and audiences suspected of being authentic are often drowned out by artificially inflated ratings generated through paid comments, bots, and review farms. The media’s handling of these projects appears increasingly orchestrated, muddying the waters of genuine fan feedback.
The Future of Cowboy Bebop and Legacy
While some hopeful fans cling to the hope that Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop might surprise us all, most are prepared for disappointment. The general consensus is that the show’s promotional efforts—and the project itself—are emblematic of Hollywood’s disconnect from the fandom they seek to monetize.