Desperate Housewives - The Complete Third Season (2006)

Desperate to see more.....

The actors have kept this fresh and interesting...or more properly should I say the writers have? Let's just say it is both. The intrigue is just campy enough to keep you wanting another episode, and oh, they tried another male actor for a narrator and it falls flat. (We need that friend who "offed" herself as the narrator for continuity).
I will anxiously await and definitely purchase the next season. July 14, 2008

Overall Lots of Soapy Fun...But a Few Poor Storylines

Spoiler warning. Leave now if you haven't bought/rented/downloaded this season yet.

There's something about soaps and continuing drama that is just completely fun. And when a show comes along that not only includes some dishy drama but also laces its episodes with uproarious, laugh out loud comedy, then you have something special.
Desperate Housewives is a success story due to its setting, characters, actors, writing, and comedy. It is not excellent television, but at times it truly comes very close. You get very caught up with these interestingly painted characters. And you admire and envy the people who create this strange and dangerous world of Wisteria Lane.

This third season deals extensively with Orson and Bree (until Marcia Cross became too obviously pregnant in real life with twins to be on screen, although they hide it well placing her behind furniture, keeping her in bed, and using body doubles from time to time). The most fun of this story was watching the great Dixie Carter weave her magic. She is so sinister, so dangerous as 'Mother Hodge', that it is delicious. At first when she arrives you have no clue what she's capable of. That changes before long. It's a pity she couldn't stay permanently as a regular cast member. Carter is sorely missed on TV.
One final note about this plot: I'm sure people would agree that the Orson and Bree story (which started so ominous and mysterious in the start of season three) is so nicely wrapped up in a tidy bow halfway through season three, it's amazing.

I have to mention Laurie Metcalf. The supermarket episode is powerful... and actually very funny even though it involves such peril and mayhem. Laurie Metcalf simply cannot do anything badly on television. I fell in love with her comedic talents on 'Roseanne', and was overjoyed to see her pop up on Desperate Housewives if only for a couple of episodes. It's a standout episode where she takes hostages and nearly wipes out half the cast. Again, a shame she doesn't stick around somehow.
A special funny moment in this episode ("Bang") was when Bree had a bunch of people over to watch the news on TV, and she served impeccable finger food, and naturally made sure everyone was comfortable. Even during the most tense time, Bree will always be the perfect hostess. I thought that was a very nice touch, and quite funny. In an episode so fraught with danger and tension, you need some comic relief.

I do have some issues with some of the writing this season. A couple of major boo-boo's, if you will.
Susan Mayer leaving her true love Mike's coma bedside to become involved with a bland Cary Grant wannabe whose wife is also unconscious: this was ridiculous. It is completely out of character for Susan. This storyline had me muttering "I could write a better story for her". I wondered if the actors even considered asking the writers why Susan was doing this.
Speaking of behavior that's out of character, Lynette and the new hunk at the pizza place (how perfect looking does a guy have to be?)... well, this plot made me cringe. I love Felicity Huffman, and she just may be the best actress on this program, although Marcia Cross is formidable. But this storyline for Lynette was predictable and silly and unrealistic. Granted, Tom was laid up with a back injury, but good grief; this was not her style at all. It really felt like someone new was writing the episodes, unaware that this character was a woman of principles and substance, a dedicated family gal.
A potential theme began forming in my mind: sick men and the women who leave them. These writers might need some therapy, ya think?

This season came very close to being fair instead of good. But it made up for that in other ways. Comedy always is plentiful on Desperate Housewives, and that's a good thing. And though some storylines are predictable, other ones throw you for a loop.

So, I look forward to a new season to see what new troubles will befall these wacky ladies and these foolish men. Because there's always some new event, weird relative, or tragic misfortune ready to appear in this world. After each episode, you look at your own life and it seems safe and happily predictable. That's what makes escapism so enjoyable. June 14, 2008

Just as good as Season 1 and 2!

What else can I say. If you liked the first two seasons, don't miss this one! It will make you laugh, cry, and wonder... June 2, 2008

Good season

This season of the Desperate Housewives was a lot of fun - much, much better than the second season. May 28, 2008

Desperate Measures for Desperate Times!

Its time to get Desparate! I think Amazon wants you to review everything you buy! I bought this for a friend for Christmas! Love the show! May 6, 2008

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