What an anime series! I was a bit hesitant going into this show, given its low score here on MAL. But I was looking for something (anything!) lighthearted to watch in between "serious" anime marathons. However, what I got far exceeded my expectations! Unlike with most anime today, the episodes of Dirty Pair (or Doh-tee Peh-uh) are self-contained but, nevertheless, quite entertaining and engaging. The individual story lines are not overly complex, but intricate enough to grab your attention throughout. The creators put in the work to pack as much action into every episode as possible. There is no character development to speak of here,but it doesn't matter: the silly, charming, and easygoing nature of the series is all you need to keep going. I've seen other series from the 80s that are considered "superior" suffer from lack of character development, lagginess, episodes that were pure filler in the worst way, etc. "Dirty Pair", I think, suffers from none of those things. It's not a masterpiece by any means, but for what it aimed to be, it hits the nail on the head. I really feel it captures the spirit of the decade. It's a mystery and a shame that the series was canceled after only 26 episodes (24 + 2 that aired at a later date). If you are looking for 80s nostalgia, quick-paced action, drama, comedy, give this series a go!