The Desperate Housewives of Wisteria Lane better call the moving vans. ABC is preparing to announce the long-running favorite will wrap up its steamy story lines after this season (2011-2012).
Stars Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross were reportedly stunned by the news; certainly fans of the show will be similarly shocked. The series, created by Marc Cherry, had been expected to continue until 2013 for a ninth season.
For the most part the show has run with machine-like precision, retaining its audience and profitability through distractions like the departure of original cast member Nicole Sheridan. Her lawsuit against the show over allegations of battery and wrongful termination (among other things) is still ongoing. Throughout its run, Desperate Housewives has skillfully managed the comings-and-goings of various characters played by Dana Delany and Vanessa Williams.
The show has been a hit since its October 2004 premiere, winning over audiences and critics with a smart mix of dark humor, soap opera, and absorbing mysteries. In addition to becoming water cooler conversation, Desperate Housewives has been a cash cow for ABC Studios, performing well domestically and overseas.
Does the thought of Desperate Housewives coming to an end shock and/or sadden you? To be completely honest I thought it was cancelled a while back. I got my jollies ogling Eva Longoria for the first season, then never looked back.
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