Jane’s sharp-tongued assistant brought a dry wit that perfectly balanced the show’s more sentimental moments.
The series kicks off with a literal bang. Deb Dobkins, a shallow, aspiring model, dies in a car accident. Simultaneously, Jane Bingum—a brilliant, hard-working, but "plus-sized" attorney—is fatally shot at her law firm. drop dead diva series
Drop Dead Diva blends legal drama, fantasy, and romantic comedy. The story begins when , a shallow but kind-hearted aspiring model, dies in a car accident just as she’s about to ace a big audition. Upon arriving at heaven’s gate, she inadvertently hits a “return” button and is sent back to Earth—but not in her own body. Jane’s sharp-tongued assistant brought a dry wit that
The show became a pioneer in , demonstrating that Jane’s value came from her courtroom tenacity and her empathy, not her dress size. A Stellar Ensemble Cast Upon arriving at heaven’s gate, she inadvertently hits
: Only her best friend, Stacy Barrett, and her series of guardian angels (Fred, Luke, and Paul) know her true identity.
