Desperate Housewives (2004)
Desperate Housewives is streaming in the US on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video.
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 the US you can stream it on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video.
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 2,138 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 |
| Watch with family? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marc Cherry
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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