Desperate Housewives (2004)
Desperate Housewives is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Desperate Housewives stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 2,138 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 42 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English mystery with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 2,138 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~42 min per episode |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marc Cherry
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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