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Daria

1997 – 2001Show5 seasons65 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–8.8Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nostalgic, campy comedy series about pop culture and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S5E13 "Boxing Daria" 9.4

Episodes

7.9
8.2
7.8
8.0
8.2

Story

After moving to a new town with her stressed-out parents and relentlessly popular little sister, Daria uses her acerbic wit and keen powers of observation to contend with the mind-numbingly ridiculous world of Lawndale High.

Feels like

  • Sardonic Satire
  • Gen X Nihilism
  • High School Social Critique
  • Deadpan Humor
  • Meta-Commentary
  • Iconic Character Design
  • Cynical Coming-of-Age
  • Pop Culture Deconstruction
  • Intellectual Comedy

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ted Stearn, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Prynoski
Written by
Peter Elwell, Peggy Nicoll, Dan Vebber
Produced by
Glenn Eichler, Susie Lewis, Amy Palmer
Music by
George Brennan, Janet Wygal

Everyone

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

Facts

March 3, 1997 · June 25, 2001 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 1997
Last aired
June 25, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Lampshade Hanging, Bulk Buy Only, Modeling Poses +9

  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Bulk Buy Only
  • Modeling Poses
  • Wham Line
  • Misplaced Retribution
  • Similar Squad
  • Free the Frogs
  • Mythology Gag
  • Promotion to Parent
  • Epic Fail
  • Break the Cutie
  • Jokers Love Junk Food

12 of 327 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Daria?"

Questions about Daria

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daria?

Paramount+Pluto TV

In the United States, Daria streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Daria worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Daria okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

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

Will Daria make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is Daria plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Daria use?

Lampshade HangingBulk Buy OnlyModeling PosesWham LineMisplaced RetributionSimilar SquadFree the FrogsMythology GagPromotion to ParentEpic FailBreak the CutieJokers Love Junk Foodand 315 more

TV Tropes lists 327 tropes for it, including Lampshade Hanging, Bulk Buy Only, and Modeling Poses.