Review of Police in a Pod

Police in a Pod is a very unusual show, and one which I greatly enjoyed. Other reviews talk about its background and Manga more (which I have not read) so I'll just be focusing on a brief, spoiler-free breakdown here. The story is fairly simple, following the lives of two policewomen - the young Kawaii and her more mature partner, Sergeant Fuji - as they go about their lives as members of the police force. Though often comedic, the show still manages to carry a serious tone when dealing with the darker aspects of police work. The characters are what really sell the show though,and I found them to be very enjoyable, particularly once the wider cast of supporting actors is introduced and fleshed out enough to begin to have some real depth. The comedy was mostly on point for me, with there being a bit of repetition in some cases, but not enough to drag the show down. For most of its run, up until the final few episodes, the show is largely episodic, which fits its style well, given that the second main draw of this show, after its characters and comedy, is the fascinating look it takes at the daily lives of policemen.

In sum, if quirky, but largely believable characters and a humorous take on modern police work sounds like something you would be interested in, then you'll probably love this show, like I did. If those things aren't interesting to you though, then this show will probably fall flat for you.