Darkwing Duck
Seen it?1991 | 3 seasons | 22 min | Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Justice League Unlimited, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 33 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 5 Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 187K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11991 · 65 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday- Season 21991 · 13 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 31992 · 13 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Jim CummingsDarkwing Duck (voice)
- Christine CavanaughGosalyn Waddlemeyer-Mallard (voice)
- Terence McGovernLaunchpad McQuack (voice)