Series Like Desperate Housewives

Neighborhood secrets, family problems, toxic relationships, female friendships, betrayals, revenge, and crime — these series have plenty of the elements that made Desperate Housewives so addictive. Behind beautiful houses and picture-perfect facades are hidden secrets, double lives, and situations that quickly spiral out of control. Some lean more toward comedy, while others explore thriller or mystery territory, but they all have one thing in common: compelling female characters with plenty of secrets of their own.

01
Devious Maids

2013 IMDb 7.8 / 10 7.7 / 10

Drama Mystery

Four Latina maids work for wealthy families in Beverly Hills and become familiar with their employers’ secrets. When one of their fellow maids is murdered, they begin investigating the crime themselves.
02
Why Women Kill

2019 IMDb 8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10

Comedy Crime Drama

Three women from different decades live in the same Pasadena house and each faces infidelity in her marriage. Their stories explore how jealousy, betrayal, and the desire for revenge can lead to murder.
03
Big Little Lies

2017 IMDb 8.4 / 10 8.0 / 10

Drama

A group of wealthy mothers in a California town become connected to a murder investigation. As the police try to uncover what happened, secrets within their families and friendships begin to surface.
04
Dead to Me

2019 IMDb 7.9 / 10 7.8 / 10

Drama Comedy Crime

Jen, a widow struggling with the death of her husband, meets the eccentric Judy at a grief support group. They become close friends, but Judy is hiding the truth about the circumstances surrounding his death.
05
The White Lotus

2021 IMDb 8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10

Comedy Drama Mystery

Guests and staff at a luxurious resort become caught up in personal conflicts, lies, and hidden problems. Each season gradually reveals the circumstances surrounding the death of one of the characters.
06
Good Girls

2018 IMDb 7.7 / 10 7.8 / 10

Drama Crime

Three suburban mothers facing serious financial problems decide to rob a local supermarket. After their first crime, they become increasingly involved in the criminal underworld.
07
Mistresses

2013 IMDb 7.1 / 10 7.0 / 10

Drama Comedy

Four close friends support one another as they deal with complicated relationships, affairs, betrayals, and personal secrets. Their lives gradually become entangled in increasingly dangerous situations.
08
Grosse Pointe Garden Society

2025 IMDb 6.8 / 10 6.7 / 10

Drama Mystery Crime

After the death of one of the women in an affluent suburban community, her friends and neighbors find themselves under suspicion. Beneath the polished appearance of their lives are hidden conflicts, secrets, and old grudges.
09
Killing Eve

2018 IMDb 8.1 / 10 8.0 / 10

Crime Drama

British intelligence agent Eve Polastri is assigned to track down Villanelle, a mysterious assassin. Their growing obsession with each other turns the pursuit into an increasingly personal game.
10
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

2022 IMDb 7.0 / 10 7.0 / 10

Drama Mystery

A group of teenage girls begins receiving threatening messages from a mysterious figure known as “A.” The sender knows their secrets and connects them to a tragic event that happened years earlier.
11
Bad Sisters

2022 IMDb 8.2 / 10 8.3 / 10

Drama Crime

The Garvey sisters try to support one another after the death of their abusive brother-in-law. As the investigation unfolds, their complicated relationships and long-hidden family secrets begin to come to light.
12
Pretty Little Liars

2010 IMDb 7.0 / 10 8.7 / 10

Drama Mystery

Four friends begin receiving anonymous messages from a mysterious “A,” who knows their deepest secrets. A year after their friend’s disappearance, the girls try to uncover who is behind the threats.
13
The Hunting Wives

2025 IMDb 6.8 / 10 7.0 / 10

Drama Mystery

Sophie moves to a wealthy Texas town and becomes fascinated by Margo, a charismatic local woman. Their friendship pulls her into a world of affairs, secrets, and dangerous games. When a murder occurs, Sophie finds herself caught in a mystery where everyone has something to hide.

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