Drop Dead Diva

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Season 1
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 12, 2009
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    50
    Despite all this talent and potential, stereotypes about body image--fat and skinny--are layered on so thick that it's hard to see this show as changing anyone's minds.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    Diva has potential, but just as when the revived Jane first squeezes into Deb's old clothes, it's an awkward fit.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    40
    it's still feeling like a pasted-together assortment of ideas and plot lines from productions past.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best TV Season of 2009
24
#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#22 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 93
  3. Negative: 9 out of 93
  1. SaraK
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    One of the best comedy performances to come along in awhile. Brooke Elliott keeps me coming back for more. It's been a long time since One of the best comedy performances to come along in awhile. Brooke Elliott keeps me coming back for more. It's been a long time since I've been so enthused about a new show. Hope it lasts a long, long time.… Full Review »
  2. Unity2012
    Mar 27, 2011
    10
    The show is simply inspiring & fun to watch. Great messages. Wonderful Cast; and leaves none behind. Includes everyone without favors in theThe show is simply inspiring & fun to watch. Great messages. Wonderful Cast; and leaves none behind. Includes everyone without favors in the scale of humanity. Everyone can find him/herself reflected in a simple yet constructive manner as we follow the character's journey through the story. Great Show.… Full Review »
  3. tewa_kanui
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    I give it a solid 10 because this is a TV series that I would watch on and on without being tired of it. The characters are so likable,I give it a solid 10 because this is a TV series that I would watch on and on without being tired of it. The characters are so likable, especially Jane (Brooke Eliott) who I think is majestic in her role. This is also funny, cute, refreshing, every single quality, I love this show so much. I spent a lot of good and pleasant moments watching the show, I just love the plot, the characters, the story, everything. Thank you !… Full Review »
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