---
title: "Darna"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/darna-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 18464
imdb_id: "tt1496702"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 140
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 9.8
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Darna (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/darna-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Darna is a television series first released in 2009. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by GMA Network. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 140 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman transforms into a powerful superheroine to protect her world from formidable villains."

### Why Watch
- features iconic Philippine source material
- stars Marian Rivera in a dual role

### Caveats & Content Note
- pacing reflects a long-running broadcast format
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains fantasy violence and dramatic themes suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, action, drama, superhero

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/darna-2009#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (140 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 140
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 137 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jun Robles Lana, Annette Gozon-Valdes
- **Networks / Studios**: GMA Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marian Rivera** as *Narda / Darna / Evil Darna / Ex-O / Phoenix*
- **Mark Anthony Fernandez** as *Eduardo / Black Rider*
- **Dennis Trillo** as *Pancho*
- **Iwa Moto** as *Valentina*
- **Nadine Samonte** as *Roma / Babaeng Impakta*
- **Ehra Madrigal** as *Armida / Babaeng Lawin*
- **Francine Prieto** as *Lucifera / Babaeng Tuod*
- **Maggie Wilson** as *Octavia Moran / Lutgarda Morales / Babaeng Linta*
- **Rochelle Pangilinan** as *Deborah Santos*
- **Jackie Rice** as *Helena / Helga*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who plays the lead role?
Marian Rivera portrays both Darna and her alter-ego Narda.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from August 10, 2009, until February 19, 2010.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
Iwa Moto plays the role of Valentina, Darna's main nemesis.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 140 episodes.

### Q: What is the source material?
The show is based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Darna — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/18464)
- [Darna (TV Series 2009-2010) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1496702/fullcredits/)
- [Darna (2009 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darna_%282009_TV_series%29)
- [Darna (2009) Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/27692-darna/cast)
- [Darna (TV Series 2009-2010) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/18464-darna/cast)
- [Darna (2009-2010) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/darna/QiRZmwN3piEgsAiqvWbqk2/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*