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Spike is a former mob enforcer from Mars, who faked his own death after a feud with his former brother-in-arms over the latter's girlfriend. While he has a smart dress sense, he's lazy and lacks ambition, but also loves fighting and tends to cause a lot of wanton destruction. In contrast, Jet is a former police officer from Ganymede, who quit after losing his arm in an ambush. He dresses a lot more casually than Spike, but is more level-headed and has more of a work ethic.
While Spike would be regarded as the protagonist, Jet is technically the owner of the Bebop which they both call home. He could also be regarded as the brains of the operation to Spike's brawn. Spike prefers to do things his way, which sometimes causes friction between them. The first episode establishes the dynamic; Spike complains about the meal Jet has cooked, to which Jet reminds them that they're broke after spending most of their last bounty to pay for the damages which Spike had caused.
Both characters get their own moments to shine, such as the episode "Ganymede Elegy", in which they travel to Ganymede where Jet reunites with his ex-girlfriend, Alisa. However, Spike learns that her current boyfriend, Rhint, has a bounty on his head. It's one of many scenarios which puts them both into conflict with each other, while also exploring Jet's flaws.
As the series went on, more characters join the Bebop crew. Jet acts as a father figure to Ed while Spike has an antagonistic relationship with Faye. But it's implied that he does care for her, above his cavalier attitude towards life.
Great characters, great show, great duo.
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