SummaryThis Lifetime drama project follows a pretty 20-something actress who dies and reincarnates as an older, frumpy attorney.
Created By:Josh Berman
Drop Dead Diva
7 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Jul 12, 2009
Metascore
Generally Favorable
68
User score
Generally Favorable
6.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
71% Positive
10 Reviews
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29% Mixed
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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.
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.
75
While it sounds pedantic, downright corny, and done to death, Drop Dead Diva is actually fun, funny and sometimes and in some ways even touching.
70
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.
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.
40
it's still feeling like a pasted-together assortment of ideas and plot lines from productions past.
User score
Generally Favorable
69% Positive
59 Ratings
59 Ratings
13% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
19% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
Aug 31, 2025
9
Brooke Elliot is simply incredible in this role. She portrays the conflict of these two women sharing the same body so well and she is the main reason this show is so engaging. Margaret Cho as her assistant and friend is as entertaining as ever as well. All around great cast and the storyline keeps the view involved.
Production Company:
- Storyline Entertainment
- Sony Pictures Television
- Osprey Productions
Initial Release Date:Jul 12, 2009
Number of seasons:7 Seasons
Rating:TV-PG
Awards
GLAAD Media Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Prism Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
