Desperate Housewives (2004)
Desperate Housewives is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Desperate Housewives stands out as one of the better-rated English series around at the moment. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 2,136 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 42 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English mystery with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 2,136 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 |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marc Cherry
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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