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Darkwing Duck 1991

★ 7.4/10 · 341 votes TV-Y7 Action & AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyKids 3 seasons · 91 eps Ended
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What is Darkwing Duck?

Darkwing Duck is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation. Serving as a spin-off of DuckTales, the show aired from 1991 to 1992 on The Disney Afternoon syndicated programming block and on ABC Saturday mornings.

Type
TV series
Year
1991
Status
Ended
Episodes
91
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Sep 6, 1991
Last aired
Dec 12, 1992
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC, Disney Channel, Syndication
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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Overview

Darkwing Duck is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation. Serving as a spin-off of DuckTales, the show aired from 1991 to 1992 on The Disney Afternoon syndicated programming block and on ABC Saturday mornings. The series follows the adventures of the titular superhero, Darkwing Duck, who is aided by his pilot sidekick, Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity as Drake Mallard, the protagonist lives in a suburban home with his adopted daughter, Gosalyn, and resides next door to the Muddlefoot family. As the first Disney Afternoon series to emphasize action over adventure, the show features the bumbling hero engaging in slapstick battles against both street criminals and supervillains. The voice cast includes Jim Cummings, Terence McGovern, Christine Cavanaugh, and Katie Leigh. The production is characterized by its focus on the protagonist's efforts to protect the city while balancing his domestic life. The series is documented as having a total of 56 images and sounds representing its cast of characters.

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“A suburban father secretly moonlights as a masked superhero to defend his city from crime.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging lead character
  • dynamic sidekick duo
  • classic animation style
Keep in mind
  • features slapstick humor that may not appeal to all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted superhero adventures and spin-offs of classic animated series.

The series contains mild cartoon violence and comedic situations suitable for a general audience.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 65 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this show related to DuckTales?

Yes, the series is a spin-off of DuckTales.

Who is the main character?

The protagonist is the superhero Darkwing Duck, who also goes by the secret identity Drake Mallard.

Does Darkwing Duck have a sidekick?

Yes, he is aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack.

Who lives with Drake Mallard?

He lives with his adopted daughter, Gosalyn.

Who are his neighbors?

His neighbors are the Muddlefoot family.