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Darkwing Duck

1991 – 1992Show3 seasons91 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–8.5Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated series about crime, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S1E25 "Just Us Justice Ducks: Part 2" 8.6

Episodes

7.4
7.5

Story

The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.

Feels like

  • Superhero Parody
  • Noir Aesthetic
  • 90s Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Action-Comedy
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • St. Canard Setting
  • Family Friendly Adventure
  • Villain of the Week
  • High-Energy Animation
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food

Cast

24 of 100 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Minton
Written by
Dev Ross, Tad Stones, Doug Langdale

Everyone

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Facts

September 6, 1991 · December 12, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 1991
Last aired
December 12, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 91 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

A Dog Named "Perro", Alternate Universe, Stock Scream +9

  • A Dog Named "Perro"
  • Alternate Universe
  • Stock Scream
  • I Take Offense to That Last One
  • Punny Name
  • Gender Bender
  • Laughing Gas
  • Garage Band
  • Ascended Fanboy
  • Always Know a Pilot
  • Super Hero Origin
  • Limited Wardrobe

12 of 419 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Darkwing Duck?"

Questions about Darkwing Duck

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Darkwing Duck?

Disney+

In the United States, Darkwing Duck streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Darkwing Duck worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Darkwing Duck okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Darkwing Duck?

33 h

About 33 hours: 91 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1992.

Will Darkwing Duck make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Darkwing Duck?

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 Darkwing Duck use?

A Dog Named "Perro"Alternate UniverseStock ScreamI Take Offense to That Last OnePunny NameGender BenderLaughing GasGarage BandAscended FanboyAlways Know a PilotSuper Hero OriginLimited Wardrobeand 407 more

TV Tropes lists 419 tropes for it, including A Dog Named "Perro", Alternate Universe, and Stock Scream.