Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television. The series stars Brooke Elliott as Jane, a plus size lawyer whose body is inhabited by the soul of a fashion model.
On January 15, 2013, Lifetime canceled Drop Dead Diva after four seasons.
However, on March 1, 2013, a month and a half after Lifetime canceled the dramedy series, the cable network inked a deal with producer Sony Pictures TV to bring the show back for a fifth season.