Desperate for More Drama? 5 Perfectly Juicy TV Binges to Fill Your Wisteria Lane-Shaped Void

Wisteria Lane wasn't just a pretty picture, it was a brilliant satire of suburban life – a heady mix of sharp drama, dark comedy, detective intrigue, and unforgettable female characters.

We've compiled a list of five gripping TV dramas similar to Desperate Housewives. Each one will make you laugh, empathize with the characters, and keep you on the edge of your seat.

1. 'Secrets We Keep', 2025

IMDb Score: 7.0/10

Cecilie lives in an upscale neighborhood in Copenhagen. She has a large house, a husband who owns a business, and two children. She cares for her kids with the help of a Filipino nanny and maintains friendly relations with a neighboring family who also employs a Filipina nanny named Ruby.

One day, Ruby approaches Cecilie to complain about her employers. She admits that it's becoming increasingly difficult for her to stay in the house. Cecilie dismisses her comments and advises her to speak with the owners directly.

The next day, Ruby goes missing, and the secrets carefully guarded by the wealthy residents gradually begin to unravel.

2. 'Good Girls', 2018-2021

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Beth's husband took out loans, and now the family's home is about to be foreclosed on. Annie, a teenage mother, is in danger of losing custody of her daughter. Ruby, a waitress, lacks the funds to pay for her child's expensive medical treatment.

The trio decides to take a desperate step and rob a local supermarket. The robbery is successful, but the women's troubles are only just beginning.

It turns out that the stolen money belongs to a crime syndicate. Gangster Rio approaches the women, forcing them to work for him.

3. 'Revenge', 2011-2015

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

A young billionaire named Emily arrives in a wealthy Long Island town. She quickly befriends the locals, but she has a secret: her real name is Amanda.

Amanda's father was wrongfully accused of terrorism, imprisoned, and died, and the girl herself was sent to an asylum. Years later, she returns to ruin the lives of those who betrayed her family.

Her main target is the Grayson family, who testified against her father. Using charm, cunning, and manipulation, she infiltrates their inner circle.

4. 'Bad Sisters', 2022-...

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

After their parents died, five sisters vowed to care for each other. Their story unfolds across two parallel timelines. In the past timeline, the eldest sister, Grace, married the charming John Paul.

However, he turned out to be a tyrant who not only abused his wife morally, but also poisoned the lives of the rest of the family. The women realize that their only way out is to get rid of their abuser.

In the present, John Paul has died. The sisters breathe a sigh of relief, and Grace prepares to collect her husband's death benefit. However, insurance agents suspect foul play and begin investigating their client's death.

5. 'Devious Maids', 2013-2016

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

A young maid named Flora was murdered. She worked in a wealthy Beverly Hills mansion, and it appears that her employers are involved. However, the police arrest Flora's boyfriend, who is the son of Marisol, an English literature teacher.

In order to find the real killer, Marisol infiltrates the home of a wealthy family, posing as a maid, and meets other women.

Among them are Rosie, who was forced to leave her son to work, Carmen, who began a relationship with her employer's husband, and Zoila, who works with her daughter for a wealthy couple.