Daria
Seen it?1997 | 5 seasons | Comedy, Animation
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10), it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved The Simpsons or Girl Meets World, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
After moving to a new town with her stressed-out parents and relentlessly popular little sister, Daria uses her acerbic wit and keen powers of observation to contend with the mind-numbingly ridiculous world of Lawndale High.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 298K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
- Season 11997 · 13 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
Season 21998 · 13 episodes · 8.7 out of 10Friday
Season 31999 · 13 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday- Season 42000 · 13 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52001 · 13 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Glenn Eichler, Susie Lewis
- Tracy GrandstaffDaria Morgendorffer (voice)
- Wendy HoopesJane Lane / Quinn Morgendorffer / Helen Morgendorffer (voice)
- Julián RebolledoJake Morgendorffer (voice)
- Marc ThompsonKevin Thompson (voice)
- Alvaro J. GonzalezTrent Lane (voice)
- Jessica Cydnee JacksonJodie Landon (voice)
- Janie MertzBrittany Taylor / Sandi Griffin (voice)
- Geoffrey ArendCharles "Upchuck" Ruttheimer III (voice)
- Sarah DrewStacy Rowe (voice)
- John Worth Lynn, Jr.Sick, Sad World's Announcer (voice)