You Know Desperate Housewives By Heart? Here Are 5 Best Shows to Watch Next

Once upon a time, Desperate Housewives was watched by women all over the world. A fascinating story about the everyday problems of modern American women and a little detective story about the suicide of their friend attracted the attention of the audience.

If you've been looking for something like this, these five shows are just for you.

1. Why Women Kill

If you are a fan of the popular tragicomedy, then this show will become one of your favorites. The creator of Desperate Housewives Marc Cherry worked on the project, which means his signature humor and detective component are guaranteed.

Why Women Kill delves into three stories that unfold in different time periods. The characters are connected by the same house and, of course, drama. All of the women are victims of betrayal, but they have no intention of putting up with it.

2. Cougar Town

The light and witty show with Courteney Cox in the title role became no less important work for the actress after the cult Friends. The project was extended for six seasons, and all because of the burning topic – how to find love half after a breakup.

Cougar Town is all about 40-year-old Jules. She recently divorced and is trying to build a life for herself. It's not easy when you have a teenage son and an ex-husband who's always around.

3. Devious Maids

Housekeepers in the luxurious homes of the wealthy and well-known put in endless hours of work. The owners are spoiled and occasionally violent; during one of their parties, the housekeeper is killed.

Her friends appear to be somewhat aware of the incident but would rather keep it a secret because each of the maids has different issues and goals in mind. Some are attempting to woo a wealthy and attractive man, while others just want help to further their careers.

This is another show from Marc Cherry, although less successful. However, the drama follows the spirit of Housewives and is able to captivate its viewers.

4. Mistresses

Mistresses is a truly surprising show that will appeal to all fans of Desperate Housewives. The reason for this is not only the good acting, but also a first-class plot: four friends were able to show the other side of a happy life, intrigues, their own desires and the struggle with them.

Four thirty-year-old women have been friends since uni, but their destinies have taken unexpected turns. Katie, a doctor, has begun a relationship with one of her patients; her best friend Trudi is grieving for her husband, who disappeared on 9/11; Jessica is perpetually single, and lawyer Siobhan seems happily married.

5. The Good Wife

The story of a strong woman who has had to face life's difficulties: she takes full care of the children after her husband finds himself at the center of a sex scandal and a brutal corruption story.

Her life becomes a fight for a place in the sun, but we know that women don't just give up, so it's doubly interesting to follow this story.