We have compiled a list of series similar to Desperate Housewives. Here are 7 titles that you might enjoy if you liked the humorous and dramatic lives of suburban housewives.
What are these series? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team.
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1. Devious Maids
The series is from Marc Cherry, the creator of Desperate Housewives. It begins with the mysterious murder of Flora, a maid who works for a wealthy family. This murder brings together the four protagonists, all of whom work as maids for different rich and powerful families in Beverly Hills. Along the way, they uncover secrets and weave intrigues.
Watch Devious Maids if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Intrigues and secrets
- A mix of humor and drama
- Four women as main characters
Just a little note: The series was originally set to have a 5th season, but it was canceled.
This is what the IMDb ratings say: Devious Maids gets 7.8 stars from over 25,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: Eva Longoria (known as Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives) was one of the executive producers of Devious Maids. (via IMDb)
2. Why Women Kill
In this drama series (also by Marc Cherry), we explore the lives of three women from different decades. Each of these women struggles with infidelity and betrayal in their marriage. Why Women Kill is an anthology series where each season tells a new story. It features a housewife in the 60s, a celebrity in the 80s, and a lawyer in 2019.
Watch Why Women Kill if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Humorous yet dark elements
- Murders, secrets, and drama
- Strong female lead roles
- Surprising plot twists
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series averages 8.3 stars from over 31,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: The episode titles of the 1st season parody famous movie lines. In the 2nd season, however, the titles are inspired by film noirs from the 1940s and 1950s. (via IMDb)
