3. Mistresses
The story centers on four wealthy friends in their thirties, all struggling with different relationship issues. Each of them must deal with secrets, drama, and betrayal while supporting one another.
Watch Mistresses if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Intrigues and secrets
- Complex relationships
- Tight friendships
Just a little note: The series was canceled after 4 seasons with a cliffhanger.
This is what the IMDb ratings say: Mistresses scores 7.1 stars from over 14,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: Alyssa Milano, known as Phoebe Halliwell from Charmed, plays one of the friends in Mistresses – specifically: Savannah Davis.
4. Good Girls
Three desperate mothers and housewives from an idyllic suburb are barely making ends meet. They want to regain their independence at any cost. Together, they devise a criminal plan to help them get their lives back on track.
Watch Good Girls if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Housewives getting into strange situations
- Exciting story full of secrets and intrigues
- Life in the suburbs
- A lot of humor
This is what the IMDb ratings say: With over 61,000 ratings, the series scores 7.7 stars on IMDb.
Fun Fact: Christina Hendricks, known for her iconic role as Joan Holloway in the series Mad Men, plays Beth Boland in Good Girls. Beth Boland is one of the three housewives.
