7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drop Dead Diva (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show leans left due to its consistent promotion of body positivity, challenging superficial societal norms, and its narrative focus on legal cases that champion social justice and advocate for marginalized individuals within the existing legal framework.
The series features visible diversity within its ensemble cast, though its central premise does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of self-acceptance and identity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making strong DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Drop Dead Diva consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters and themes in a positive and affirming light. The show frequently features legal cases where LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination, with the protagonist championing their rights and dignity. It highlights external prejudice while depicting queer identities with respect and complexity.
Drop Dead Diva features an episode where a transgender woman successfully sues a beauty pageant for discrimination. The narrative strongly affirms her identity and rights, portraying her with dignity and agency while condemning prejudice. The net impact is a supportive and validating portrayal of a transsexual character.
The show frequently features Christian characters and institutions, often portraying individual faith as a source of community and moral guidance. While it may critique hypocrisy or rigid interpretations, the narrative consistently champions justice and compassion, aligning with many core Christian virtues.
Judaism is depicted with respect, often through clients and legal cases that explore Jewish traditions and community values. The narrative treats these aspects with dignity, focusing on their cultural and personal significance without negative judgment.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Drop Dead Diva is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, thus there is no prior canonical gender to swap from. The central premise involves a soul swap between two female characters.
Drop Dead Diva is an original television series that premiered in 2009. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-existing canonical or historical racial identities from prior source material, adaptations, or historical records. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.8
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.8
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