No very major spoilers.

Cowboy Bebop is a mix of genres, in this case Space and Western. And more in some individual episodes. The show is Episodic, I think, or at least semi-Episodic; where the individual episodes or few episodes are stories in themselves, while building the entire main story up.

An interesting note perhaps is that the anime was made before the manga.

Our main cast here is Spike, our somewhat silly protagonist, Jet, who I believe to be the best character in the show, and Faye, the girl in the trio. Then we have more, like Ed, who's gender I forget, but they are an amazing addition both as a character and for the comedy. And there's a pet, a loyal doggo.

Note (not a spoiler):

One of the first things you notice, besides the genres mixing, is the music. The whole show is art, actually; the flow is artistic and paced perfectly. The music matches the scenes, and there is custom music for alot of the scenes. It's detailed music, too. Of course, though, it is not just the music, but also the art, e.g. the color schemes, angles, scenery (it's space, for some of it; the scenery is super cool), and just the general artistic beauty in portraying any kind of scene how it wants too.

On that note, there are many places that are not just 'outer space' that they go to. Lush planets, junkie yards, etc etc, anything you could want! The scenes and scenery are very well detailed, just leaving you with a kind of a sense of appreciation. And again, it's not even just the scenery or planets: the plots themselves very in genre and themes, e.g. one is a 2000s' style 'virtual space' villain. Pretty much anything goes for the genre mixup.

There is symbolism, lots of it, in the show. In fact the whole thing is symbolism, even through the end.

There are not many things in this show I can be critical of. One point is, it is not the best show in existence, as many in the fandom claim it to be. They also say that the symbolism is perfection on earth; but while there aren't any flaws in it, this isn't the only show like that. By the same author, even, there is another show which seems to have symbolism that is as good: Samurai Champloo. (I have just started watching that one at the time of this writing.) Cowboy Bebop is a solid show, though.

My second complaint would be that Faye isn't as amazing as the rest of them, I personally think. She seems to be mostly just the 'Cat Burglar Rogue' archetype, and she just never appealed to me like the rest of them did. Whereas in Samurai Champloo, the girl in the trio is more likeable from the start; although to be fair, Faye is a young adult, so she might not have as much childlike-cuteness appeal, as compared to Fuu. But Faye makes up part of the show's story, and her story is just as compelling, for sure, but it's mainly given near the ending episodes. And if you like her that's great too. Some characters are just meant to be annoying (Ed), but they make up the show, and all have plenty of depth to them.

Also don't uh go for the live action show. Universally seen as a bad idea. Even the original story's creator said so.

So far sounds like an average show, right? Why did I rate it pretty high, then?? If everything so far seems average???

It is the story and the characters themselves. Every scene is laced with symbolism and hints, and foreshadowing to the last episodes and the characters' pasts. Every character here has a past, and they all have to work through it, face it, or manage it in some way. Spike's past story, especially, is hinted at in episode 5, I think, which is one of the very best episodes because of that.

And I mean. There's a scene with a likeable bishounen dude, a DUDE, with b*obs. At which a normal character is completely flustered at. What's not to like? And he's still just a likeable dude. And a plot-relevant character.

The show's OP is iconic, but in my opinion the ED is even better. Just my preference, though. (Id go so far as to say it's the best music in the show.)

The show's conclusion is golden. That is pretty much universally agreed upon.

Age appropriate show? Well, I would say not for kids. They would not really understand it, and I vaguely remember one scary episode as well. Lot's of mild gunfights and what have you, too (I mean of course— it's still a Western). But besides those it's fine. The show is actually pretty mild for adults (older teens too ofc).

This is an iconic show ("See You Space Cowboy!"). Cowboy Bebop just in general is iconic, tbh, and has had influence on other things. One example of it, for those who are familiar with Cowboy Bebop's opening, is this opening One Piece parody, which is gold, so I thought I'd share it.

Cowboy Bebop is both a classic and definiely worth rewatching sometime. Give this review a like if you enjoyed it, or, if you wanna watch the show now!

Also: I know this review looks bad aesthetic-wise right now, so if you have advice, don't hesitate to send me a message!! ;D