Resident evi.... housewives

I've joined the mob of those people who are addicted to the show "Desperate Housewives". It's certainly not an excuse to watch the poor Eva Longoria in skimpy outfits, well, for some, maybe, but I was pleasantly stunned to find a solid story, good acting performance and great production. Perhaps those who recommended the show to me, mainly guys at work, went on about poor Eva too much, certainly not a good way to get me to spend my time on a series that flaunts itself in the trailer as an on-screen version of Mills and Boon's for the middle-aged. I do like the parody, the biting and very subtle satire that is oh-so-correct and the incredible performances by Felicity Hoffman and Teri Hatcher.

Of course, the eye candy provided by delectable yet manly James Denton and Richard Burgi (remember the "Sentinel") is certainly well worth it, but the calm, sarcastic voice of the dead neighbour, narrated by actress Brenda Young is a sharp reminder this is not your average schmaltzy glitzy drama-wannabee soapie.

In short, I'm set to finish off the first season by end of the weekend. I'm hoping that the story will stay on par with the 30% of the series I've seen so far. Despite two assignments that are due very soon.

Just to vindicate myself, I have bought the first seaon of Grey's Anatomy to appear to be a more serious, literate viewer - at least to my mind:)