Bee & Puppycat: Lazy in Space

BEE & PUPPYCAT (2022) was a profoundly unique, lovely experience. In my opinion, it is an adorable story of a one-of-a-kind friendship between an oddball woman named Bee (old lady?) and a fiesty space creature called PuppyCat, who "looks like a cat but smells like a puppy". Season 2 adds more depth to the world (island/space) and further develops the characters. As a whole, this retro-esque chibi sci-fi series gives off high levels of quirk. Charming, quaint, poignant and kinda bizarre--this show really has a lot of heart and soul. And it's difficult to explain this show really. It is wholly original and fresh, with beautifully designed world, vividly imagined characters, pastel colored aesthetics and honestly--something extremely and extraordinarily calming about it.

While there is much emotional and nostalgic depth here, and plenty of cute everyday stories going on, it's also quite surreal and metaphysical, at times even mind-bending and nearing on the trippy, sci-fi psychedelic side. It's a great series to watch and rewatch, and the slow, peaceful vibes make it a great bedtime show as well. It might just chill you to sleep. ; ) That may sound bad, but it's not in actuallity.

I really love this series, the artwork, the world, the characters and its incredibly moving atmosphere...oh, did I mention music? The retro mellow OST is really amazing, beautiful and memorable. I hope to see more like it in the future. Definitely worth the watch and rewatches. Completely far out there and filled with such random bizarre cuteness! Such a uber sweet, perfect series. A creative work of genius. Loved it! Both seasons!!

Well IMDB messed up and my long in depth review was lost. I'll say this. This show was effortless fun and I felt like the story and voice actors cared and delivered everything with feeling and intensity. This feels lifeless and pushy. It feels like someone retelling a joke or story. It's not the same thing at all.

Going back to the original show I get a much different feeling. Everything about the original feels like a project of passion, a well told story about a girl down on her luck and the weird situations with a cat or a dog? This feels like no one cares.

There's too much exposition. Too many details pushed into episode one. No character development and focus is all over the place. The jokes that were simple and hilarious are now watered down and forced. Deckard was previously a part of Bee's story but in this one it seems like the show is Bee and Puppycat also featuring Deckard's family.

Everything about this is wrong. I don't like what this has become. I'm glad it will introduce more people to Bee and Puppycat but I wish it had the soul of the original. It feels desperate and altered. Where is the love and glee we used to hear in Bee's voice? Why are we pushing so much story? Why does everything need context right away but various story elements just get dropped? I don't get it.

Case and point. The scene with the umbrella and ice. Watch the new version compared to the original and wow did they butcher that. One of my favorite and to me the most well told and hilarious joke in a cartoon ever was short and sweet with so much emotional intensity. Now it's a watered down and forced retelling of that joke. This tells you everything about how much this show lost.

If this show gets more episodes I beg Natasha to find whatever heart and soul she invested in this show originally. It feels like she lost it and it makes me sad.

Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space isn't just a show; it's a warm hug wrapped in a kaleidoscope. From the whimsical pastels to the laid-back, slice-of-life approach to magical girl shenanigans, this show is a masterpiece of comforting charm. Every episode feels like a warm cup of cocoa on a rainy day, a sprinkle of glitter on a dull Tuesday.

The surreal world Bee and PuppyCat inhabit is as enchanting as it is strange. Talking cats with mysterious pasts, floating cities powered by emotions, and temp jobs that turn into intergalactic adventures - this show revels in the unexpected, reminding us that the ordinary can be extraordinary with a dash of imagination.

But where Bee and PuppyCat truly shines is in its gentle approach to storytelling. Forget saving the world; Bee's biggest struggle is often paying rent on her tiny apartment. This mundane grounding gives the fantastical elements even more weight, making the characters and their journeys feel relatable and endearing.

It's this relatability that made Bee and PuppyCat a beacon of comfort during the pandemic. The show's focus on dreaming big, even when life feels overwhelming, resonated deeply. Bee's struggles with self-doubt and financial woes mirrored our own, while PuppyCat's boundless optimism offered a much-needed escape.

More than just a comfort show, Bee and PuppyCat inspired me to dream. It reminded me that magic exists in the everyday, that joy can be found in the simplest things, and that it's never too late to chase your wildest, silliest dreams.

With its captivating animation, quirky characters, and heartwarming stories, Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space is a 10/10 masterpiece. It's a show I'll rewatch countless times, a cozy haven I can always return to whenever life needs a touch of sweetness and whimsy. And to Netflix, I say this: PLEASE renew for a third season! The world needs more Bee and PuppyCat adventures, and we the fans are ready to embark on them.

Having discovered the web series on Channel Frederator way back when, I was extremely excited to learn the the continuation was coming to Netflix. Though when watching it, I realized it was part continuation and part retelling. There are some clips and references to the web series but with a fresh new take and new story. Netflix is known to give their content creators full range to make the show however they want, so seeing Natasha Allegri take full reigns on the show made it all the better. The animation is beautiful at times and fun/cute at others without it coming off too bubbly. With more episodes, it gave audiences time to explore the characters, the worlds and the possibilities of the show. The show doesn't take itself too seriously and knows its audiences. That's not to say it's all style and no substance. It's action packed but the action never takes away from the story, it's weird but not nonsensical and more importantly its never boring. This show has scenes beautifully animated, good visual gags, as well as good jobs and the voice acting is spot on. If I had any complaint, it would be sometimes we spend a tad long on certain side characters, but it never turned me off from the show. This has easily become my favorite show to come out of 2022.

This show contains the absurd comedic chaos of adventure time with the pastel good-feel aesthetic of Steven universe. The first episode is a little weird if you haven't watched the original (free on YouTube, also highly recommend), but I hope that more people will give it a chance. I recommend this show as one that gave me a lot of joy, but also presented the difficult aspects of life in a relaxed, comforting and creative way. Each character has a background in hardship, some subtle and less explored, others undeniably heartbreaking, and the story doesn't really attempt to resolve these hardships (at least not this season) but there is an impicit attitude of acceptance in character interactions which makes the show sort of consoling. It is best to watch this show with relaxation in mind, as the plot is secondary to the atmosphere in my opinion. That's not to say the plot is uninteresting, as it is quite the opposite, and I am eager to hear the announcement of subsequent seasons to continue where it left off.

When I first watched this show, I thought it was Japanese because of the animation style and quality. In combination with the music and relaxed tone of the voice acting, the atmosphere of the show has no parallel. There are also so many cute and hilarious details that make a rewatch just as enjoyable. Overall, cannot recommend enough. This has become an absolute favourite of mine and I just can't get enough!