"Cowboy Bebop" is one of the best dramas ever made. It's tight -- well-written and smart, with interesting characters and a solid story that unfolds over its 26 episodes. Outstanding direction, acting and music make "Bebop" a classic, exemplifying everything that a good drama should be.

The fact that it's animated has probably kept "Bebop" from getting the audience it deserves. If you're one who has avoided it for this reason, think again. Give Session #5, "Ballad of Fallen Angels," a look. You will find yourself pleasantly surprised.