Kids Off to School? Time for 7 Binge-Worthy Shows That Feel Like 'Desperate Housewives'
The same mix of secrets, humor, and drama — with their own spicy twists.
September’s almost here: backpacks packed, kids at school, and finally a couple of quiet hours just for you. Perfect time to sink into stories about strong women, messy lives, and picture-perfect suburbs hiding anything but perfection.
If Desperate Housewives was your thing, these seven shows carry the same cocktail of mystery, irony, and crime — each with its own unique flavor.
Divorce
Sarah Jessica Parker plays Frances, stuck in a marriage that’s run out of joy. She dreams of starting fresh — and maybe finding herself along the way.
Why watch: a sharp, honest look at breakups and midlife reinvention.
Mistresses
Four friends, four secrets — each tangled up in love and betrayal.
Why watch: soapy melodrama with thriller vibes, where happiness always comes at a cost.
Why Women Kill
Three timelines, three women, one house — and betrayal in every era. Created by Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives).
Why watch: dark comedy, glossy style, and a murder mystery baked in.
Devious Maids
Behind Beverly Hills mansions lurk dangerous secrets, and the maids know them all.
Why watch: another Marc Cherry creation, balancing wealth, murder, and wicked humor.
Good Girls
Three suburban moms rob a grocery store to escape debt — and tumble headfirst into crime.
Why watch: a fearless, funny, female spin on Breaking Bad.
Gilmore Girls
Mother and daughter navigate life in a small town where gossip is the local sport.
Why watch: cozy, witty, and full of heart. Perfect with coffee.
Little Fires Everywhere
Two women’s lives collide in a quiet suburb, sparking chaos that engulfs everyone.
Why watch: based on Celeste Ng’s novel, it’s a powerful drama about secrets, betrayal, and the price of perfection.
