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Drop Dead Diva

2009 – 2014Show6 seasons78 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes78%61%

A romantic, wholesome comedy series about mystery and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 78 episodes · best: S3E13 "Change of Heart" 8.3

Episodes

7.8
7.7
7.7
7.6
7.6
7.4

Story

Sometimes life throws you curves.

A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.

Feels like

  • Legal Procedural Comedy
  • Supernatural Romance
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Comfort TV
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Family Friendly Drama

Cast

24 of 215 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jamie Babbit, Michael Grossman, Michael Lange
Written by
Sandy Isaac, Jeremy R. Littman, Alex Taub
Produced by
Robert J. Wilson, Jeffrey Lippman, Dauri Chase
Music by
Scott Starrett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 12, 2009 · June 22, 2014 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2009
Last aired
June 22, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 78 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

What the Hell, Hero?, Love Dodecahedron, Sleeping with the Boss +9

  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Sleeping with the Boss
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Catchphrase
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Artistic License – Politics
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Control Freak
  • Hoist by Their Own Petard
  • Hate Sink
  • Casting Gag

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Drop Dead Diva?"

Questions about Drop Dead Diva

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drop Dead Diva?

PrimeThe CW

In the United States, Drop Dead Diva streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The CW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Drop Dead Diva worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Drop Dead Diva okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Drop Dead Diva?

56 h

About 56 hours: 78 episodes in 6 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2014.

Will Drop Dead Diva make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Drop Dead Diva?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Drop Dead Diva use?

What the Hell, Hero?Love DodecahedronSleeping with the BossMood WhiplashCatchphraseDeadpan SnarkerArtistic License – PoliticsWhat Happened to the Mouse?Control FreakHoist by Their Own PetardHate SinkCasting Gagand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including What the Hell, Hero?, Love Dodecahedron, and Sleeping with the Boss.