Drop Dead Diva: Season 1
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 12, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

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  • Summary: Due to a mix-up up in heaven, a model finds herself returned to the world of the living but within the body of a not so slim lawyer.
  • Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    80
    The series has humor and charm beneath its facile message, in large part (no disrespect intended) to a subtle, winning performance by Ms. Elliott.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    80
    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.
  3. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    80
    What freshness exists in Sunday's premiere is largely due to Elliott, who's playing a character whose head(s) and heart(s) aren't yet fully synchronized.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    Diva has potential, but just as when the revived Jane first squeezes into Deb's old clothes, it's an awkward fit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. SaraK
    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.… Collapse
  2. SJ
    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?… Expand
  3. ClaudiaS.
    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.… Expand
  4. LeahN
    1
    i just thought the show was boring and didnt have much class.

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