• Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 12, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 72
  3. Negative: 4 out of 72

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  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 I've been so enthused about a new show. Hope it lasts a long, long time.
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. 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 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.
  3. JudyH
    Sep 6, 2009
    10
    Love the show! Wonderful cast. The continuing character development and the quirky, seemingly unwinnable-yet-won court cases show some great script writing. It's one of two shows I make a point to watch each week. I hope it's on a long time!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. Michelle
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    Loved it! Very entertaining, can't wait until next week.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. ChristinaW
    Aug 18, 2009
    10
    Brooke Elliott is so talented! I NEVER follow shows (DVD releases always seem more gratifying) but with this one I look forward to Sunday nights all week.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. JoanneM
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Brooke Elliott is so beautiful so much prettier than a lot of actresses love also fred. need him on the show and April she is awesome .i have a life i need to forget my problems and this show does it for me.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. koynessk
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    I love this show!! Critics may say whatever they want they gotta watch all episodes to truly understand why we love it sooo much. So many different characters and storylines comdramedy right??
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. RitaM
    Jul 13, 2009
    10
    Brooke Elliott is a joy to watch. With an eclectic cast of characters who are wonderful in their own right, the show provides ligiht-hearted and touching entertainment that left me wanting more. The subtle complexities of having to portray two separate characters showcases Ms. Elliott's obvious talents as an actress. I hope to be seeing more of her in the future. Kudos, Lifetime, for bringing us a fun show on my favorite channel. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. KevinM
    Jul 13, 2009
    10
    I love this show. Its fortunate that FOX passed on the pilot because that network would have been a horrible fit for this little show with big heart. Lifetime made a good move picking this series up and you'll make a good move to by checking it out on Sunday nights.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. RonC
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    Very interesting and very good acting.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. GlendaC.
    Jul 17, 2009
    10
    Wonderful, refreshing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. KatieT
    Jul 19, 2009
    10
    Finally an interesting story with awesome acting! This is definitely a big 10!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. ClaudiaS.
    Jul 19, 2009
    7
    Taking a little to get used to the premise. Biggest problem is the volume of the commercial breaks. They are unreal. I thought about turning it over to another channel to keep from being blasted out of my chair, but held on because of the hype around the program. Will keep trying for a while.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. ZacharyH.
    Jul 22, 2009
    9
    emotionally touching and satisfying.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. ElizabethH.
    Jul 23, 2009
    1
    The cast is attractive, and that is about the only redeeming quality of this show that is filled with cliches about gender relationships and a woman's body image.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. JeanB
    Jul 24, 2009
    10
    Brooke Elliott has me watching a TV show other than the news! I enjoy comedy, but this show gives more.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. susanD
    Jul 27, 2009
    8
    My sister niece and I all love the show. We DVR it so we don't have to put up the loud commercials.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. MarionM
    Jul 30, 2009
    10
    I loved the show. It is refreshing to see large people as more than just slobs, book worms, or the fodder of reality tv.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. ErinM
    Jul 30, 2009
    10
    This show is outstanding! Brooke Elliott is amazing! It has been years since I waited impatiently each week for the next episode of a show. This one has all the potential for a long run on Lifetime.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. LeannW
    Aug 10, 2009
    10
    I love love love this show. Brooke Elliot is the best! Very entertaining to see people's perceptions of stereo-types shared in such a light-hearted message. I look forward to every Sunday.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. JaneJ
    Aug 16, 2009
    10
    My husband is even watching this show! I was worried about having to make a choice when Desperate Housewives starts up in the fall....what to tape, what to watch live. No problem now...we'll both be watching Diva live! Yes, it's a silly premise,but the writing and acting is great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. LeahN
    Aug 18, 2009
    1
    i just thought the show was boring and didnt have much class.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  23. LizzieL.
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    It is an absolute great show...so glad there's something like this to look forward to each week. Yes, it's "fantasy" but done in such an engaging and believable way. Thanks so much Lifetime!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. SuzanneM.
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    Its fun and funny - what's not to like!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. YanethA
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    Great show. It's entertaining and touching. I can't wait to see the next episode.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. NancyC.
    Aug 24, 2009
    10
    If I could give this show higher than 10 I would. It is not only heartwarming but also brings out some incredible law cases. I would love this show to continue. It is so so much better than I could even imagine it to be
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. EricR
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    The show is brilliant. Brooke Elliot is superb in the lead role. I'm not even sure how I stumbled across this show since I don't watch Lifetime but when i saw that Margaret Cho was in the cast, I decided to give it a shot. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. SJ
    Sep 13, 2009
    8
    Fantasy story lines softens cutting edge of some real heart-felt situations. At the present time slot, this show has no competition. The only thing that annoys me is that Jane is portrayed as a size 16. That is an insult, she is obviously larger and what is the problem with acknowledging that?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. JillC
    Sep 26, 2009
    10
    It's my favorite show. I watch it every week!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. MelindaS
    Sep 8, 2009
    9
    Great show - sharp writing, cute storylines. What happened to her guardian angel? He was written out too quickly. The acting is wonderful and enjoyable to watch.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. ElJ
    Jul 13, 2009
    9
    Loved the show and I feel that if it continues to be as good if not better, this will be a great show to watch.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. RachelJ
    Jul 13, 2009
    9
    This show was so entertaining. I love the combination of smart plain Jane and the shallow model.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. jennar
    Jul 17, 2009
    10
    Can't wait til Sunday night for the next episode!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. MarilynP.
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    I love this show. It's so refreshing to watch something smart and funny.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. PhilipG.
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    Incredibly refreshing, entertaining and down right funny as hell. Brook Elliott, can't get enough of her and who knew that Margaret Cho could act! Loving it to the point of already watching Pilot several times.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  36. KendaA
    Jul 25, 2009
    10
    Really brings home a comedy for us big girls. Makes me laugh and I have watched the 2 episodes multiply times. I dont rewatch stuff.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  37. SylviaR
    Jul 27, 2009
    10
    I don't know about anyone else, but DIVA has the best writing staff I've encountered in years., If people aren't raving about this show, they're too slow-witted to appreciate how slick and clever the underlying exchanges are.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  38. TedH
    Jul 28, 2009
    1
    Silly premise. I fail to see how this can be the basis for a lasting series. Really goes nowhere. Look elsewhere for your summer entertainment.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  39. AnnamrieC
    Aug 16, 2009
    10
    I think the show is extremely entertaining and very well written. I can't wait to watch it every week. It really brings out the stereotypes of what "larger" women are and are not supposed to do in public and what they can and can not get away with (like moving to the front of lines, getting a drink at a bar) - maybe some lessons can be learned here.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  40. SharonH
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    Great show and we need more shows like this one with average weight woman I am tired of all the shows with thin ladies.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  41. RachelH
    Sep 16, 2009
    9
    Love the show but it's not the same without the guardian angel! Time to bring him back!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  42. catherinec
    Sep 22, 2009
    10
    I'm hooked on this show. I am enjoying the good story lines. Missed Fred alot when he wasn't in the episodes. So glad Fred is back. Great acting from April Bowly, Margaret Cho, Brooke Elliott & Ben Feldman. Hope this show stays on the air! Good script writing. I still hope that Grason will fall for Brooke's character.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  43. CherieL
    Sep 28, 2009
    10
    Finally - good, clean, intelligent, fun. Very talented cast. Characters are believable. I really enjoy Brooke’s “model” delivery and occasional “brains” bewilderment. I generally avoid depressing court tv but this one’s moral topics are light and sans funky graphic images. I’ll be upset if they take this one off the air.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. As Deb-inside-Jane, Elliott does a great job portraying pathos, absurd disappointment, and wide-eyed discovery. She's far more interesting to watch than the other characters.
  2. 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.
  3. Berman produces a deft juggling trick of heart and humor, balancing Deb's shallowness with some solid common sense and Jane's inadequate self-esteem with kindness and legal brilliance.