Desperate Housewives (2004)

Synopsis

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.

Watch the trailer

Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• Hulu
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer
• Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo
• Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp
• Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis
• Ricardo Chavira as Carlos Solis
• James Denton as Mike Delfino
• Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young
• Doug Savant as Tom Scavo
• Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van de Kamp
• Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt

If you liked Desperate Housewives, try

• FROM
• Star Trek
• Sex and the City
• Only Murders in the Building
• Weeds
• St. Elsewhere
• El Chavo del Ocho
• Why Women Kill

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy a mix of mystery, drama, and comedy wrapped up in suburban life, Desperate Housewives is a great pick. The show starts with Mary Alice Young, who has taken her own life, but from beyond the grave she narrates the secrets and scandals of her friends and neighbors. With eight seasons and a strong cast including Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria, it’s perfect for anyone who likes a bit of suspense with their laughs and a look at complicated relationships. Watching it feels like getting pulled into a neighborhood where everyone has something to hide, but it’s all told with a sharp, sometimes darkly funny edge. If you’ve liked shows like Weeds or Only Murders in the Building, this one will probably keep you hooked for a good while.