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2003
TV-PG
CBS

2003
TV-PG
CBS

Joan of Arcadia

Summary Joan of Arcadia is a drama that follows a typical family facing atypical situations, not the least of which is their teenage daughter's conversations with God. A tough but soft-hearted police detective in Arcadia, Will Girardi (Joe Mantegna) dreams of providing a safe haven for his family and community. An outbreak of serious crime in hi...

Created By: Barbara Hall

2003
TV-PG
CBS

2003
TV-PG
CBS

Joan of Arcadia

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 25, 2003

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews

79

User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 4 User Ratings

9.3

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Summary Joan of Arcadia is a drama that follows a typical family facing atypical situations, not the least of which is their teenage daughter's conversations with God. A tough but soft-hearted police detective in Arcadia, Will Girardi (Joe Mantegna) dreams of providing a safe haven for his family and community. An outbreak of serious crime in hi...

Created By: Barbara Hall

All Seasons

23 Episodes • 2003

22 Episodes • 2004

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews

82% Positive
28 Reviews

18% Mixed
6 Reviews

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews

82% Positive
28 Reviews

18% Mixed
6 Reviews

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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San Francisco Chronicle

Jun 21, 2013

This is a series that was completely unexpected, and Hall has hard-and-fast rules about what Joan and God can do. She's not making up the story arcs on the fly, which gives confidence that this unusual creation is in good hands. [25 Sept 2003, p.E1]

By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jun 20, 2013

Amber Tamblyn (yes, she's the daughter of "Twin Peaks" star Russ Tamblyn) shines in the title role. Her Joan is a delightful adolescent mix of hope, doubt, joy, anger, anxiety, yearning and skepticism...Viewers searching for a promising new drama will do no better this season than Joan of Arcadia, which walks that tricky line of being spiritual without becoming preachy, touching without turning treacly, humorous without going for the cheap jokes. [26 Sept 2003, p.E1]

By Mark Dawidziak FULL REVIEW

Houston Chronicle

Jun 20, 2013

If handled as carefully as the pilot, Joan of Arcadia promises to be the most intriguing show of the season. [26 Sept 2003, p.1]

By Mike McDaniel FULL REVIEW

Jun 20, 2013

Certainly one of the more intriguing new shows of the year. [26 Sept 2003, p.C08]

By Scott D. Pierce FULL REVIEW

Detroit Free Press

Jun 20, 2013

It's a fascinating, leap of faith start. [26 Sept 2003, p.8E]

By Mike Duffy FULL REVIEW

Entertainment Weekly

Jun 17, 2013

[A] mechanically contrived show ... [but] it sure can be cozy, and cozy tends to get better ratings than clever.

By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW

San Diego Union-Tribune

Jun 21, 2013

In its premiere, Joan of Arcadia comes off fragmented and aimless. [26 Sept 2003, p.E-11]

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Universal Acclaim Based on 4 User Ratings

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Details

Production Company:

Barbara Hall Productions
CBS Productions
Sony Pictures Television

Initial Release Date: Sep 25, 2003

Number of seasons: 2 Seasons

Rating: TV-PG

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA

• 1 Nomination

Online Film & Television Association

• 1 Win & 5 Nominations

Teen Choice Awards

• 5 Nominations

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