Desperate Housewives

[Steve125]

Anyone gonna watch this? As weird as it seems, it has been getting good reviews, which means two potential hit shows for ABC this season. (With Lost).

But I like what I've seen so far. Any thoughts?

[impulse]

I don't know... I'm kinda burned out on the reality TV shows... but if it's selling sex... then why not? Are they gonna be real housewifes... and if so... wouldn't their husbands know of them cheating if it's broadcasted?

[Jack Sparrow]

it's not a reality show at all.. it's a drama-ish comedy about some upper class people's everyday lives and how they act one way at home and try to project an entirely different image to their neighbors.. at least that's what i got from the ads for it. it looked like it might be decent.

[Steve125]

Yeah at first I kept getting it confused with that Wife Swap show haha, but that's just plain crap. This looks pretty good. It's the best reviewed new show on tv. (Arrested Development held that position last year, and it was great!)

[Klimber]

It looks like it could be very interesting. If anything decent eyecandy.

[stonefaced_1]

I probably won't watch this. It just doesn't look good.

[willis]

saw the wife swap show sunday-rather funny with the womn with 25 pets! geez!

As for Desperate Housewives it starts this Sunday and it's not a reality type show-it's written by the same folks that wrote Melrose Place and General Hospital so we should expect steam, steam, steam. My kinda show;)

[Kable24]

We'll give it a shot. Good thing it's on after American Dreams or we wouldn't be watching it in my house.

[ZombieMan]

Sounds like a cheap porn on Skinnemax (Cinemax).

[Neverending]

Desperate Housewives is that show with Terri Hatcher. Hatcher was Lois Lane on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

[willis]

who tuned in last night and what did you all think?

Can we say some hot scenes with the gardener and Eva Langoria, geez!-and Marcia Cross-love that she plays a Martha Stewart esque woman in a dissolving marriage. What about that pool though-what kind of secret is at the bottom of the pool? will be tuning in next week for sure.

[GDAWG]

An appearance from Nicolette Sheridan (whom I last saw in Beverly Hills Ninja with Chris Farley).

[Steve125]

Anyone see last night's episode? What do you think Mike Delfino is? Cop? Hit man?
I thought it was great seeing the marriage counsellor take Bree's side after she reattached the button on his jacket..lol

[Colorado Cajun]

it's a pretty well done show. It actually has depth to it and a sort of Twin Peaks kind of vibe

I rather like it

[Yuney]

I watched the encore saturday night and sunday I tuned in also. It has a very interesting spin on the narrative part of the story- a dead woman is narrating. I like the intrigue with the plot lines also. I wasn't going to give this show a chance, but I was bored. I'm glad I did, I really enjoyed the show. Definitly one of my new must see shows this season :)

[Miasma]

Teri Hatcher will always be Penny Parker to me. I was watching it the other night, flipping back and forth between that and Stargate, and thinking, "So THAT'S what a MacGyver reunion movie would look like!"

[willis]

I saw it too-what is up with that wooden chest? that hubby smells pretty darn guilty! I can't figure out whether Mike is a cop-or is undercover of some kind maybe trying to find the reason why the woman killed herself? The dog and the earring scene was hysterical-had not remembered that the dog was Mike's wife's and her dying wish was that he took care of the ol' german shep.

Did anyone see the previews for Sunday-I missed them...

[teewee1432]

This show is pretty good.

[FilmJerk]

dang just found out that Eva Longoria was from my town. Damn I coulda tapped that boo-tay. (not really)
http://www.maximonline.com/girls/eva_longoria/gm_l4.jpg

[willis]

she definitely is gorgeous-and her and that gardener are hot and heavy! She hooks up with him where ever she pleases, her table-her bedroom/his-I wonder if she's going to get busted? Definitely seems like she's getting close to being caught...

[Knerys]

I like this show. I honestly was thinking it was going to be some 90210 type trash but this is actually very clever.

[Colorado Cajun]

yeah and I just remembered what it reminds me of a lot. Picket Fences lol

[Kerry from Cali]

as a housewife, in the age range of these ladies, I was really interested in seeing what the show would came up with. Some of my girlfriends and I made a pact to watch, to at least give it a shot. I'm so glad we did!

I *love* this show. it's a little freaky how accurate some of that stuff can be. no i haven't had a friend do herself in, but i do have friends that left some pretty big time careers to do the "mom" thing. The scene when Felicity Huff gets pulled over by the cop because her kids were out of control, and then the cop sorta slams her because she can't control them... her reaction to him, "Are you calling me a bad mother??" (and then his fear of her) made me laugh so hard. (that once really happened to a friend of mine, (getting pulled over) about 6 yrs ago, when her two kids were going ape**** in the backseat)

the characters are interesting, i love that we're not quite sure what the husband of the dead woman is up to. i love that Mike D. might be there for some sneaky business... (who hired him? Teri Hatcher's ex to get out of child support?) and that stepford wife... woo boy, she's a piece of work.

ABC has really pulled off some interesting, well developed shows. this one and LOST just stand out from all the rest.

[equipe]

I finally was able to watch the first episode and I really enjoyed it. I am worried about the long run for the show. I think that after a couple of seasons its just going to seem to be repetitive. If they can keep coming up with new situations and characters this will last longer. But I can see it losing steam quickly.

[Steve125]

Last night was a great episode! Carlos beating up the gay plumber, and Bree making an appearance at the strip club were both classic moments...lol

I'm glad to see nobody bought Mary-Alice's husband's story.

[willis]

I agree with you Steve-I thought they might have for a second and was glad that they didn't. It looks like our gal Eva Langoria's character may be in for some trouble next week with the mom coming in town. Do you think she'll get busted?

equipe-I wouldn't be so concerned with how long the show will last-DH has been picked up for a full season already-which is a very good sign that we the viewers have faith in this one and so does ABC.

[equipe]

I'm not worried about the length the show will run. I'm worried about how long the show will be fesh and original.

[willis]

Well-the episodes have seemed pretty fresh and original imo-the whole scene with Mary Alice's son, Zach, was pretty intriguing. I wonder what he did to think that he's the reason his mom killed himself?

[Steve125]

Good question. I wonder where he was being taken away to? How are the girls gonna get him back? That whole scene with the Christmas decorations was kinda creepy. lol But I'm starting to like Bree more and more each week!

[willis]

>>But I'm starting to like Bree more and more each week!

How hot was she on Sunday-Yowzaas! What is up with Rex anyway-that guy must have issues if hew doesn't want to be with her.

[Steve125]

I know, really! I was actually starting to think, judging by the way he reacted to her proposal, that he might be gay. I wouldn't be too surprised.

[willis]

I was wondering that too-but wouldn't that be too easy? Maybe he has EDD :P

Did you know that Marcia Cross has a PHD in psychology-I think it must totally give her a better sense of how best to portray her characters to thier full potential. Interesting woman indeed.

[beyond_th3]

whats up with the dana plotline? who is she? my instincts are telling me that she was mary alice's daughter. This show is getting good. I also noticed that carlos' mom is very close to catching gabrielle.

[dr_evil]

whats up with the dana plotline? who is she? my instincts are telling me that she was mary alice's daughter.


I dont know if this is Dana but i read that when the suitcase is opened they find a body of a 25 year old and diamonds so i think that if Dana is the one in the suitcase i think she was probably Zachs baby-sitter when he was younger and maybe his dad slept with her and Mary Alice killed her. I am probably wrong but thats my therory.

[willis]

maybe-there is definitely something up with the dad-he seems much more evil and guilty than the son. I'm curious if Dana was in fact a sitter or someone else close to the family. Regardless-several of the clues the son mentioned was that his mom killed herself because of him-so that's something to keep in mind.

Was bummed that it wasn't on last night but saw Eva and Nicolette at the AMA's-they were smokin!

[starsprite]

Loved it ever since I saw the pilot online in the summer. I told you all it was gonna be awesome!!!


Bree is my fav <3

[willis]

let's talk about last night-anyone else dying (ha, ha, ha kidding;) to find out who's going to get it next week? Is it going to be Edie?

[Steve125]

I actually already kinda know... lol. I'll just say this, it isn't who you'd think.

[LadyFireFly]

I absolutely love this show. It is completely addicting and highly entertaining. It seems to me like a TV version of "American Beauty" with a thriller element of "Twin Peaks" thrown in for good measure.

My favorite character is Bree-- she is a hilarious nutjob. I do think something is up with Rex, and wouldn't be surprised if he was gay.

P.S. The Gardener is a total hottie *drool*

[Sparta*]

I heard this show was funny.

[Steve125]

You heard right. :D

[Kerry from Cali]

I know they said someone will get knocked off, but I haven't heard a lot of theories on who it will be...

I think the TV promos are trying to make us believe it will be Eddie, but I don't buy that. Just think about what the note said:

I know what you did.

It makes me sick.

I'm going to tell.

(or at least this is close to what it said, without me rewatching the tape)

Eddie... "it makes me sick" ???

um. no. nothing would surprise that girl. I just don't see her sending that kind of note if she were the blackmailer. The first line might work, but not the other two. If she did know something, she wouldn't tell, she'd try to get what ever she could...

so who does that leave?

[Kerry from Cali]

no last minute guesses??

the show is gonna start here in just a few minutes...

my bet would be that nasty old neighbor that tried to blackmail Susan.

[Coming Soon!]

Just watched tonight's show. This series is getting dangerously close to how good CSI (Las Vegas) is, I'm impressed.

[Kerry from Cali]

Don't look if you don't want to know.... ;)


hot *damn*, I like it when I'm right!!!


(i think i'm starting to like the creepy husband)


:)

[violentshane]

This show is so crazy...I love it!

[Steve125]

I love how it can change from sort of light comedy, to dark and cynical murder stuff from one week to the next. And make it work too!

I knew it was Mrs. Huber too. But I read spoilers...so I'm a cheater. :D

[Batgirl]

Episode rocked last night! 27 million people tuned in!

[The Speeshul 1]

Finally, Mrs. Huber is gone. This show is officially much better.

[Steve125]

Finally, Mrs. Huber is gone. This show is officially much better.

Sorry to disappoint, but there was an article up yesterday, (actually I think it was on the CS Main Page), stating she isn't quite gone yet. Mrs. Huber is actually still filming some eps. Don't ask me how...but yeah. :funny:

[Batgirl]

Sorry to disappoint, but there was an article up yesterday, (actually I think it was on the CS Main Page), stating she isn't quite gone yet. Mrs. Huber is actually still filming some eps. Don't ask me how...but yeah. :funny:

Heh, flashbacks maybe?

[Steve125]

Heh, flashbacks maybe?

I guess so. Actually I kinda hope so. Anything else would just seem sorta campy.

[willis]

>>Episode rocked last night! 27 million people tuned in!

Actually it was 28 million people the last half hour-unbelievable. I saw the actress that plays Ms. Huber on the View Monday and she said that she'd be back to be in some flashbacks similar to how Mary Alice has.

What did you all think about Felicity Huffman? great acting on her part, I thought-a lot of moms out there can relate to her character.

[Batgirl]

>>Episode rocked last night! 27 million people tuned in!

Actually it was 28 million people the last half hour-unbelievable. I saw the actress that plays Ms. Huber on the View Monday and she said that she'd be back to be in some flashbacks similar to how Mary Alice has.

What did you all think about Felicity Huffman? great acting on her part, I thought-a lot of moms out there can relate to her character.

Felicity did an absolutely fabulous job.

[Kerry from Cali]

>>Episode rocked last night! 27 million people tuned in!

Actually it was 28 million people the last half hour-unbelievable. I saw the actress that plays Ms. Huber on the View Monday and she said that she'd be back to be in some flashbacks similar to how Mary Alice has.

What did you all think about Felicity Huffman? great acting on her part, I thought-a lot of moms out there can relate to her character.



I've always admired Felicity's work (loved her on "Sports Night"). She's just a consummate actress. She's very brave for doing so many of her scenes with no makeup. Other actresses, that have played break downs, usually keep their hair looking nice, and their makeup smudge free.

As for being a mom that women can relate to, I think she nailed this part dead on. No one is more unsure of their abilities, or doubts themselves, as much as a mother. We constantly second guess what we've done. We make a thousand decisions, every day, that can have long term ramifications on our children. I'm a mother of an 11 yr boy and a 9 yr old girl, and let me tell you, in the beginning, it was tough! Though I never resorted to popping pills to get through my day, I do remember frequent crying spells when the kids were napping, when I would just hope to God I hadn't screwed them up some way. And I wasn't the exception. I had a tight support group of other new moms. They were feeling largely the same way. There is always a "Bree" in the group that makes everything look effortless, and you end up feeling like a screw up because your kids haven't had green veggies in over a week. It takes time, but you do grow to learn that things will work out ok. You do the best you can, and just hope they don't end up on Ricki Lake ratting you out to the world. ;)

[Steve125]

Wow! This whole Zach storyline has been interesting. And we found out more details about Dana, so that was cool.

I loved Lynette's reaction to the nanny trying to get the kids to eat brussel sprouts. That was so evil. :funny:

And it's about time Bree got rid of Rex. I really like her, and he's been treating her like crap. Was it implied that he had another heart attack after she told him? Cause the pulse monitor was speeding up, and she left. So were we supposed to assume he was okay?

[DolAmroth]

I dont watch the show that ofter but my good freind who lives right down the street from me is in the show. He plays Zack the creepy kid who has the mean dad. I talked to him yesterday and he said he just finished shooting episodes 8 and 9 and he told me the big twist but ill keep it a secret for yal

[LadyFireFly]

I've always admired Felicity's work (loved her on "Sports Night").

Yay, I'm glad I am not the only person who knows of this show. I just discovered it recently on dvd (joy of Netflix) and I am hooked. I only have one disk left of the series and I am almost dreading viewing it, because then I'll have seen every episode ever made. Sniffle Sniffle.

But yes, Felicity is awesome. She is consistently great in every thing I see her in. Even Showtime's "Out Of Order", playing a woman battling with depression.

[Vincenzo]

I just watched the first episode the other day. It is very well written, and funny. But it just seemed to me as though something was missing from it. It could have been the music. Or just the extra censorship since it is on a broadcast channel. I am a little used to the extreme raciness of Nip/Tuck I guess. But then I realized I worked on Still Standing with the son of the red headed mom. He gets a lot of work. Just from watching the first episode I personally give it a 7.5 out of 10.

[GroovitudeGal]

Out of 10, I give it a 100! This show ROCKS!!!

[Steve125]

Things are getting pretty interesting.

Did anyone see two weeks ago when Edie threw Ms. Huber's ashes in Susan's face? That was nuts. And that Zack kid is getting creepier and creepier.

It says on Eonline that a character is going to be outed, and also, two people are going to be caught in a pool that'll cause a big stir.

[objectionalmen]

So when does this show come on

[Steve125]

Usually, Sundays at 9 on ABC.

[HOLLYWOOD]

i only watch this only it certain parts & clips. my girlfriend likes it when i watch it so i just try real hard to remember what has happined on it sunday's...lol This girl is deffintly for girls but i just wana make my girl happy cause we talk about it sometimes.

[objectionalmen]

this show is pretty good. I can see why people watch it I guess i will start

[Birdy]

Just started getting into the show and I see what they hype is about

[objectionalmen]

i agree completely

[Steve125]

It won some SAG Awards on Saturday. One for Teri Hatcher, and one for Best Comedy Series.

(Who would've thought Teri Hatcher would make a comeback after those Radio Shack commercials?)

[objectionalmen]

they deserve it, even though i dont know whats a sag award

[dr_evil]

they deserve it, even though i dont know whats a sag award

Screen Actors Guild

[objectionalmen]

what a guild? sorry im kindsa slow

[Optimus Magnus]

Great, a show about insane, adulterous, drug taking, alcoholic, criminal, middle-class white American women.

**** I hate television these days

[Freelow]

This really has nothing to do with the plot of the show, but more with one of the actresses on the show.

Marica Cross is supposed to announce in the next edition of The Advocate that she is gay.
http://thebosh.com/archives/2005/02/marcia_cross_to.php

[diva]

i cant begin to start telling you how much i love this program, started in the UK 5 weeks ago and its a huge hit!! :P

just watched episode 5... the one where Carlos's mother works out who Gabrielle is having an affair with!! Hmm and we find out about Dana and see the blanket... WHO WILL IT BE??? I cant wait til next week!!!

:P Thank you ABC for this wonderful program!!!

[objectionalmen]

Im kinda lost, since i just started watching can someone tell me whats goin on so far

[diva]

lol try lookin on the website at abc they have ep reviews

[objectionalmen]

ok thanks

[superwoman]

i missed some episodes but the ones i did see where brilliant do u think they will repete the first series again in the uk?

[objectionalmen]

i dunno

[Spirited Away]

The UK are going to be ahead of the US in April.

[Konstantine]

I'm not sure this is allowed, but I didn't read anything that said I couldn't..so i'm going to go ahead, delete this if i'm making a mistake.

My good friend made a new message board for Desperate Housewives, and it's a great community to chat about the show with other lovers, so if you guys could check it out, that'd be amazing. I guarentee you'll love it (or, at least I hope so, lol). Everyone's really friendly and I hope you guys will consider joining!

http://www.desperate-boards.com :)

[kontreband]

For Easter, Extra! is giving each of the Desperate Housewives stars a special basket. Found out that in that basket is going to be a pair of pants that women will desperately want and men will be craving for! Which of the "wives" should wear on the show? We want to hear from you!

The first page is a picture of the pants they are getting....
www.StarrD.com

[cool_chik]

This is my all-time favourite show. Only one more episode to go. My favourite character is Jon the gardener because he is really hot!
I wonder what Carlos will do when he finds out?

[Klimber]

Good season opener last night. But how did Carlos get so rich at the same being such a retard. "He is the proof that it is yours." And Carlos should have said "But I never gave you a DNA sample to compare with. Silly.

[Steve125]

Stupid Canada and its total lack of tivo. I was torn, and chose Family Guy, but saw bits of the premiere.

Thought Bree switching Rex's tie was great. Next week I'm gonna tape one.

[Coming Soon!]

This season is boring to me.

[woodywoodpecker]

Stupid Canada and its total lack of tivo. I was torn, and chose Family Guy, but saw bits of the premiere.

Thought Bree switching Rex's tie was great. Next week I'm gonna tape one.

I can no longer watch tv without Tivo. you poor poor man.

[quiksilver022]

Bought my sister Season One for her birthday.. Shhh!

[JimmyThing]

I'm over this show. The only reason I watch is b/c it's on before Grey's - and some weeks I don't even bother to tune in. I loved it at first b/c I was so sick of reality shows and it was heralded the return of scripted television. NOw it's just too melodramatic and soapy for me. I still catch it from time to time but have not watched religiously.