Desperate Housewives
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Overview
The "normal" suburban life for a group of close-knit housewives takes a dark turn when one of their closest friends mysteriously commits suicide. Now while trying to deal with their own hectic problems and romantic lives, each year brings on a new mystery and more dark and twisted events to come. Life behind closed doors is about to be revealed as ...
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Marc Cherry
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About Desperate Housewives (2004)
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Overview
Desperate Housewives (2004) is a Comedy, Drama, and Mystery series from United States. The series spans 8 seasons and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
The "normal" suburban life for a group of close-knit housewives takes a dark turn when one of their closest friends mysteriously commits suicide. Now while trying to deal with their own hectic problems and romantic lives, each year brings on a new mystery and more dark and twisted events to come. Life behind closed doors is about to be revealed as suburban life takes a funny and dark turn.
Cast and crew
The series stars Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Marc Cherry, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Desperate Housewives holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 150,686 user votes. Notable recognition: Won 7 Primetime Emmys. 67 wins & 190 nominations total. These numbers place Desperate Housewives within the broader landscape of Comedy and Drama television from 2004, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Desperate Housewives is currently available to stream with a subscription on Prime Video, Hulu, or Disney+. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Desperate Housewives is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Drama television, Desperate Housewives offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2004 release, it sits within a specific moment in television history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related series, and keep Desperate Housewives on your watchlist for later.
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