Darby and Joan

2022·Show
14Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–74%
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Darby and Joan fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An English widow on a reluctant quest. An Australian detective escaping his past. When lives collide, two strangers embark on an epic outback odyssey together.
Outback OdysseyReluctant QuestMysteryRomanceCharacter-DrivenAustraliaContemporaryIntrigueEscape from the Past

Actors

Bryan Brown profile

Bryan Brown

Jack Darby

Greta Scacchi profile

Greta Scacchi

Joan Kirkhope

Jolene Anderson profile

Jolene Anderson

Detective Inspector Liz Darby

Kerry Armstrong profile

Kerry Armstrong

Summer

Peter O'Brien profile

Peter O'Brien

Chris

Robert Coleby profile

Robert Coleby

Ascher

Kaarin Fairfax profile

Kaarin Fairfax

Heidi

Ling Cooper Tang profile

Ling Cooper Tang

Cinta

Sophie Cox profile

Sophie Cox

Laurel

Rachel Ward profile

Rachel Ward

English Sat Nav (Voice)

Ron Kelly profile

Ron Kelly

Cal Horigan

Burgess Abernethy profile

Burgess Abernethy

Frogger

Chris Baz profile

Chris Baz

Farmer Polson

Steve Bisley profile

Steve Bisley

Declan Kemp

Angie Milliken profile

Angie Milliken

Felicity Ann Kemp

Parker Little profile

Parker Little

Tanner

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Philippa Coulthard

Chantelle

Thomas Larkin profile

Thomas Larkin

Sam Horigan

Adrienne Pickering profile

Adrienne Pickering

Lucy Kirkhope

John Waters profile

John Waters

Ian Kirkhope

Anna McGahan profile

Anna McGahan

Rebecca Kirkhope

Caroline O'Connor profile

Caroline O'Connor

Sue

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Andrea Moor

Gina

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Sophia Emberson-Bain

Frida

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Shanyn Asmar

Kate

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Brett Molloy

Trent

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Agnès Mohan

Tayla

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David E. Woodley

Cameron

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Dave Eastgate

Mullet

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Daniel Weaver

Rooster

Lincoln Lewis profile

Lincoln Lewis

Brad

Elizabeth Cullen profile

Elizabeth Cullen

Cassidy

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Emily Havea

Nicola

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Luke Mullins

Matt

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Laura Keneally

Anthea

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Kyle Clark

Deck Hand

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Darren Gilshenan

Roger

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Damien Garvey

Tom

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Kimberley Joseph

Ruth

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Charlie Clausen

Dan

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Aliandra Calabrese

Maddie

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Casey Donovan

Sat Nav(voice), Sat Nav (Voice)

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Emm Wiseman

Elyse Harrington

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Todd Lasance

Riley Hamilton

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Arnijka Larcombe-Weate

Meg Hamilton

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George Pullar

Carl

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Heather Mitchell

Rosemary

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Molly Wright

Bella

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Joel Greasley

Jabba

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Rarriwuy Hick

Tegan

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Caroline Gillmer

Denise Redman

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Paula Nazarski

Pam

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David Cook

Beau

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Patrick Jhanur

Jamie Matthews

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Christopher James Baker

Curtis

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Charlotte Gray

Audrey

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Annabelle Stephenson

Dayle

Sigrid Thornton profile

Sigrid Thornton

Miranda McNeil

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John Jarratt

Bill Carlton, Detective Senior Sergeant Bill Carlton

Adam Zwar profile

Adam Zwar

Laurie Sallaway, Race Commentator

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Brett Climo

Mick Riley

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Debra Lawrance

Anna Bairnsdale

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Gary Sweet

Ellory Malcolm

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Jeanette Cronin

Penny Malcolm

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Martin Sacks

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Tom Wilson

Lachlan Malcolm

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Yasmin Honeychurch

Kayla Bairnsdale

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Miriama Smith

Sophie Bairnsdale

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Steve Bastoni

Chris Steele

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Rhonda Burchmore

Angie Zorka

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Chris Bartholomew

Dennis Parker

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Axielle Doddridge

Grace at 453

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Andy Cheng

Local Cop

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Lisa Hensley

Maxine Nelson

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Dina Panozzo

Gabriella

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Pia Miranda

Silvia

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Melanie Zanetti

Arianna Malgeri

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Robert Mammone

Vince Sipala

Tony Poli profile

Tony Poli

Pietro Malgeri

Joel Pierce profile

Joel Pierce

Greg Jones

Virginie Laverdure profile

Virginie Laverdure

Zoe Koch

Doris Younane profile

Doris Younane

Yvette

Kirk Torrance profile

Kirk Torrance

Ryan Carroll

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Joe Davidson

Damien Bell

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Shelley Slater

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Viliami Otuafi

Kane Lubetzky

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Brad McMurray

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Marcus Graham

Dermot Lincoln

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Rachel Blakely

Loraine Tait

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Chris Haywood

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Richard Huggett

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Iain Gardiner

Roger

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Barbara Lowing

Daphne

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Jack Mahoney

Blake Ramsay

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Winnie Mzembe

Frankie

Crew

Directed by:
Jovita O'Shaughnessy, Rachel Ward, Mairi Cameron
Written by:
David Hannam, Andrew Anastasios, Giula Sandler
Produced by:
Pino Amenta
Composed by:
Kate Miller-Heidke

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Darby and Joan

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Where can I stream Darby and Joan legally?

HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

Darby and Joan is included with a subscription to Hoopla, Acorn TV, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Darby and Joan worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Darby and Joan have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 14 episodes and is still in production.

Is Darby and Joan based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Darby and Joan air?

It started in 2022 and is still in production.

What language is Darby and Joan in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Darby and Joan?

9AUCAESGBGGIENZRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Darby and Joan in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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