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Joan of Arcadia

2003–2004 Drama • Mystery • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Joan Girardi has begun acting a little strange since her family moved to the city of Arcadia. No one knows that various people keep introducing themselves as God, and then giving the teenager specific directions to do things. Unsure of what God wants, and if she's even sane, Joan tentatively begins to follow God's cryptic directives, all the while trying to retain a "normal" teen-aged existence.

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Overview

Joan Girardi has begun acting a little strange since her family moved to the city of Arcadia. No one knows that various people keep introducing themselves as God, and then giving the teenager specific directions to do things. Unsure of what God wants, and if she's even sane, Joan tentatively begins to follow God's cryptic directives, all the while trying to retain a "normal" teen-aged existence.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
2
Total Episodes
45
First Air Date
Sep 26, 2003
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 22, 2005
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
9.4
Seasons
2
Episodes
45

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Seasons

Season 1

2003 • 23 episodes

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Season 2

2004 • 22 episodes

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