Donnelly
CharacterDonnelly is a veteran Inter-Solar System Police officer and a longtime friend of Jet Black. A living link to Jet's old life on Ganymede, he passes along the tips and neighborhood news that draw the Bebop into a bounty tangled up with Jet's past.
Appearance
The series never dwells on any striking visual detail for him, presenting Donnelly plainly as a working officer of Jet's own generation. He reads as an old colleague comfortably settled into the routines of station life on Ganymede.
Personality
Donnelly comes across as genial and reliable, the kind of former partner who still keeps an eye on a friend's welfare years after they stopped sharing a beat. His first instinct on hearing of trouble is to warn Jet directly before it can reach him.
History
Donnelly and Jet had worked side by side on Ganymede for years, up until roughly 2064 when Jet moved on. Their reunion came in 2071 as Donnelly cleared the Bebop for docking access to Ganymede. Catching up, he mentioned that Alisa was still on the moon running a bar and likely buried in debt after the recent recession. Later, once he came across word of Rhint Celonias, a bounty head caught up with Alisa, he set out to tip Jet off; unable to track him down, he handed the lead to Spike Spiegel instead. In the show's credits his name was rendered as Donelly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Donnelly in Cowboy Bebop?
Donnelly is a veteran Inter-Solar System Police officer and old friend of Jet Black from their years working together on Ganymede.
How does Donnelly know Jet Black?
Donnelly and Jet Black worked together as police partners on Ganymede for years until Jet left the force around 2064, and the two reunite when Donnelly clears the Bebop for docking in 2071.
What does Donnelly tell Jet about Alisa?
Donnelly tells Jet that his old flame Alisa is still on Ganymede running a bar and is likely struggling with debt after a recent recession.
What role does Donnelly play in the bounty on Rhint Celonias?
When Donnelly learns that a bounty head has caught up with Alisa over Rhint Celonias, he tries to warn Jet, but unable to reach him, passes the tip to Spike Spiegel instead.
Which episode of Cowboy Bebop features Donnelly?
Donnelly appears in the episode Ganymede Elegy, where his name is also credited in the show under the spelling Donelly.
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