5. Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies showcases the lives of women in a rich coastal town in California. Behind their perfect
lives lies a world full of dark secrets, which come to light due to a murder at a charity event.
Watch Big Little Lies if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Dark secrets and intrigues
- Everyday drama
- Complex relationships
- Tightly knit community
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, Big Little Lies scores 8.4 stars with over 225,000 ratings.
Fun Fact: Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, who play characters in Big Little Lies that despise each other, are actually best friends in real life. (via Business Insider)
6. Revenge
Revenge tells the story of Amanda Clarke, who moves to the Hamptons under a false name (Emily Thorne) and immerses herself in the world of high society
. She seeks revenge on all the people responsible for her father’s death.
Watch Revenge, if you enjoy the following about Desperate Housewives:
- Strong women
- Complex relationships
- Power plays
- Surprising plot twists
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series scores 7.8 stars from over 125,000 ratings on IMDb.
Fun Fact: In Revenge, Amanda Clarke and Emily Thorne are two identities of the same person. The name Amanda means the lovable
and Emily means rival.
(via IMDb)
