Anybody who likes the Pink Panther cartoons are very likely to at least get some enjoyment out of the Inspector series. Count me in as somebody who does like the Pink Panther cartoons and found myself liking The Inspector cartoons from 1965 to 1969 just as much as the 60s (not so much the particularly mid-70s onwards efforts) Pink Panther cartoons as a child. Like them even more through adult eyes with the humour being funnier and getting more out of the villains.
Do feel though that there are better cartoons though in the series, a series of cartoons where all the 34 cartoons are worth a look and don't really dislike any of them, than 'Le Quiet Squad'. It is a more than watchable, entertaining and actually just above average cartoon with enough of the usual strengths (which is more than serviceable enough to enjoy anything), but there are far funnier and more imaginative The Inspector cartoons in the series from personal opinion.
The story is predictable, with a concept that is very familiar and has been executed with more imagination and consistency elsewhere, and could have done with more energy. The gags are amusing and well timed enough, but again not fresh enough, they could have been sharper and some are more memorable than others.
On the other hand, have no issues with the animation. Fairly simple in terms of drawing but never ugly, while the somewhat abstract backgrounds have nice attention to detail, more so than the Pink Panther cartoons (not a knock at all on the animation of that series), and don't look sparse. But it is the deep and rich colours that stand out in this regard. Liked the jauntiness and jazzy slinkiness of the music, which didn't sound too cheap or repetitive.
Like the chemistry and tension between The Inspector and the cat. The Inspector has always been a more than fun character and makes bumblings and mumblings, that can have the potential to irritate, entertaining and like an art form. The cat is deliberately obnoxious but provides a good foil for The Inspector. One can't help feeling some sympathy with The Commissioner in a relatable situation for anybody who wants quiet. There are amusing and charming moments and Pat Harrington Jr as always does a great job with the voice work and Paul Frees, one of the most deservedly prolific voice actors in his day, is more than reliable. Deux Deux is noticeably absent and is missed, because his chemistry with The Inspector plays a big part in the series' appeal, but this is thankfully not a case of a cartoon suffering from his absence.
Physical comedy could have been sharper, but the verbal humour has enough wit and the word play nicely ironic. Great because they are what make the series work in terms of the writing.
In conclusion, decent. 7/10