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May 26, 2012

Desperate Housewives: Nice She Ain't

by Jen Creer, posted Oct 23rd 2006 12:38AM

Desperate Housewives(S03E05) Did you notice that there were multiple closeups of people stirring bowls or cups of food in this episode? I love that because this episode was all about stirring things up. Oh, boy. Did I actually say that I liked Nora? Wow. I totally got sucked in. She did some master manipulation this week, eh? She is playing Lynette and Tom like a violin (which may change next week). Boy, could she have made Lynette dance any better than she has in the past few weeks? But seriously? Whether or not Nora is being a totally manipulative bitch, should Lynette really support Tom in his dream of opening a pizza place?

I have to say, "Yes." Because there are times in everyone's life when they have tried and tried and tried to march by the drum of the path to the most responsibility, and that doesn't work for everyone. If the pizza place doesn't work out, then he will do something else. Maybe even go back to advertising. But then he will know. He will know that he had a chance to follow his dreams. And that will be something that most of us never get to find out.

Oh my God, what did Mike ever see in Susan? Perhaps, yes, to some people, her antics might seem charming. But holy moly, did they seem anything but extremely grating to anyone? I saw a survey on the ABC Desperate Housewives site: Should Susan move on or should she never give up on Mike? Move on, Baby. There's always (gulp) Ian. And boy, I like Edie better every single time I see this show. I hope she does get Mike-- at least until I find out a reason why she shouldn't have him. Is she evil? Oh wait, let me rephrase: Is she more evil than anyone else on the show?

Loved the Bree family. Oh man, no matter what sins Orson has committed, he truly deserves this family. Oh, I loved it so much when Andrew muttered into his dessert that his sister wasn't trying to commit suicide that hard. And, of course, she wasn't. Danielle claims to have gotten her history teacher fired after he breaks up with her. She then sent a tape of their conversation to the guy's wife to ruin his divorce. Bree was awfully proud of that one. I wonder whether Orson thinks he has found heaven or hell?

Can I have a show of hands if you think Gabby actually slept with the guy she claims to have picked up at a bar? Obviously, I don't. I think she slept with John because she has a history with him. I realize that maybe I am being naive, but I don't think Gabby is going to have casual sex just to make Carlos mad. I think she is just going to try to make Carlos think she would do it.

I keep forgetting to talk about Susan's daughter and Edie's nephew-- maybe because they are an inherently forgettable storyline. But I did like the nephew's parting shot about why Iago betrayed Othello. Nicely done.

The big unresolved question I still have this season is about Orson and whether he killed his wife Alma and that woman Monique or not. They found Mike's phone number on the back of Monique's hand. Things are definitely heating up.

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LaWanda

I don't have a problem with characters, it's the writing that I have a problem with, the making the characters too one noted, Susan is too ditzy, Bree is too icy, Gabrielle is too self centered and Edie is too man hungry, The only one I don't have a problem with is Lynette. As for Susan, I love she and Mike together more that Mike and Edie there whole relationship is a joke

October 26 2006 at 10:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tracey

Aw, I definitely don't agree with your comments about Susan! Teri is an amazing actress, and she's the reason I began watching the show. I've grown quite fond of the rest of the characters, but I find myself watching more intently when Susan/Mike scenes are on. I'm always rooting for those two crazy kids, though I can't say that I'm enjoying the whole amnesia storyline. I know Marc Cherry can come up with a whole host of other ways to keep Susan and Mike happily dancing around each other! Anyway, I wanted to say that I agreed with much of your review, but I do love Susan!

October 25 2006 at 8:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jgreene

didnt huffman's (spelling) character used to have like 3 or 4 kids? what did they all die or something, cause now all they show is the one

October 25 2006 at 11:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tony C

Not sure I can stomach the Daimler-Chrysler vehicle love-fest/massive-product placement. I counted no fewer than five different Chrysler and Dodge branded cars and trucks in this single episode: 300M, Caliber, PT Cruiser, Ram van and Sprinter van. There were probably more, but I wasn't paying attention until I caught the trend. I know Nissan (Mike's Titan, Lynette's Maxima, etc) had a pre-existing deal, as did Maserati (Gabby's sweet ride), but hadn't heard any noise about new promotional deals.

October 23 2006 at 8:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Walt

Is the rumor that one of the characters goes down in a hail of gunfire true?

October 23 2006 at 1:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
A

i hope mike never remebers orson and bree are good together.

October 23 2006 at 1:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ginny

When did Monique die? If it was more than two years ago then how could she have Mike's number written on her? He's only been in Fairfield for two years. And he's only recently been out of jail when he moved there.
I think it's interesting to try and link her to him, but I'd like to make sure the timeline works or else it's just too distracting.

October 23 2006 at 10:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kira Richardson

Since there is no edit function, I just wanted to clarify that my post above was supposed to say..

"...but the fact that she is NOW validated by the man in her life is making for a much stronger and intersting Bree."

October 23 2006 at 9:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kira Richardson

Ok, maybe its me, but Susan doesn't grate on my nerves like she seems to on others. I do think she often puts the "desperate" in Desperate Housewives, but I am fond of her, her clutzy sillyness, and I def want her and Mike to get back together. Edie? Pffft.... her charachter is infinately more interesting when she is plotting revenge... so no letting her win too many battles.

Bree's family was great. I love that Bree has finally found an ally in Orson as crazy (and possibly murderous) as he may be, but the fact that she is not validated by the man in her life is making for a much stronger and intersting Bree. And Andrew def had the best lines of the show.

October 23 2006 at 9:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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