Devious Maids

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Season 1
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 23, 2013
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 55
  3. Negative: 5 out of 55
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  1. JoyTheWizard
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    Best part of the pilot "Mrs. Westmore! The baby just said his first word!" "What did he say?" "He called me mama!" This show took time to introduce all the characters, but I think we'll see lots of drama later on in the show. People are probably going to go compare this to Desperate Housewives, so I'll tell you right now, I enjoyed Desperate Housewives much more, but this is a show to keepBest part of the pilot "Mrs. Westmore! The baby just said his first word!" "What did he say?" "He called me mama!" This show took time to introduce all the characters, but I think we'll see lots of drama later on in the show. People are probably going to go compare this to Desperate Housewives, so I'll tell you right now, I enjoyed Desperate Housewives much more, but this is a show to keep your eyes on for sure.… Expand
  2. Criticak
    Jun 23, 2013
    7
    The actresses look professional. The storyline was good. My main concern is that it lost the charm desperate housewives had. Cherry really didn't build up a climax, but the ending did it for me. the first half of the pilot was okay. the second half was extraordinary and that's the Marc Cherry I know. looking forward to it and I hope to see some plot twists and engaging storyline that willThe actresses look professional. The storyline was good. My main concern is that it lost the charm desperate housewives had. Cherry really didn't build up a climax, but the ending did it for me. the first half of the pilot was okay. the second half was extraordinary and that's the Marc Cherry I know. looking forward to it and I hope to see some plot twists and engaging storyline that will keep us tuned in!… Expand
  3. Jarena
    Apr 20, 2014
    1
    This show used to be so much fun when it was about the maids and the people only they serviced. Now it's become all about the maids families, boring. Getting away from how you started. I may just give this show up.. Sorry.
  4. josudiamond
    Oct 1, 2013
    9
    I was ABSOLUTELLY thrilled about the characters and how they were going to manage all the stuff that was happening on the houses they were working. It's amazing how the writers can make you feel things about EVERY single character, and the one you hated the most maybe it's going to turn in your beloved. I just can't describe this series in one word, but I can try with 'realistic'. TheI was ABSOLUTELLY thrilled about the characters and how they were going to manage all the stuff that was happening on the houses they were working. It's amazing how the writers can make you feel things about EVERY single character, and the one you hated the most maybe it's going to turn in your beloved. I just can't describe this series in one word, but I can try with 'realistic'. The series shows how the fathers make everything they can do for their children and I thinks it's a good way to start and ending the series. And I just have good words for the actors and actresses that appears in the serie. Just awesome, specially the acting of the main four maids. Good job! Just waiting for the second season.… Expand
  5. MissMelissa
    May 4, 2014
    10
    I love this show, it has a lot of great talent and keeps me waiting for the next episode. I just read that if this show does not get good ratings there may not be a season 3. I really think you should keep this show on the air. It's almost like a modern day Jane Austen story, a great story that one does not want to stop reading. I never saw Desperate Housewives so I can't compare them.I love this show, it has a lot of great talent and keeps me waiting for the next episode. I just read that if this show does not get good ratings there may not be a season 3. I really think you should keep this show on the air. It's almost like a modern day Jane Austen story, a great story that one does not want to stop reading. I never saw Desperate Housewives so I can't compare them. I believe the actors in Devious Maids are great, they make you laugh and cry.… Expand
  6. shlavacek
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    Devious Maids, created by Mark Cherry, centers around maids who are friends. If you miss Desperate Housewives, this is a great show to watch. The show has not received as much attention as Desperate Housewives as it airs on the cable channel, Lifetime. The characters are zany and find themselves in all sorts of predicaments. The characters have been well developed, so it is easy toDevious Maids, created by Mark Cherry, centers around maids who are friends. If you miss Desperate Housewives, this is a great show to watch. The show has not received as much attention as Desperate Housewives as it airs on the cable channel, Lifetime. The characters are zany and find themselves in all sorts of predicaments. The characters have been well developed, so it is easy to feel a connection to all of them. The writers also do a great job of focusing on the households in which they work and showing the interplay between them. The best part about the show is the funny one liners. Every episode I can count on laughing out loud at something said on the show. The show is not especially well acted, but that is part of the charm. Humor is the reason to watch this guilty pleasure!… Expand
  7. angieblondie
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    this show is the best, i absoluty love it. It is full of mystery, comedy...... its very interesting and unpredictable. I beg and beg for them to NOT cancel this show!! it is the best and i always look foward to it every sunday. Just please. This show is great and has a lot of fans!!
  8. Cherbear11
    Sep 11, 2016
    10
    This show should have NEVER been canceled, shame on the network for doing this, it was an excellent show and now they leave us up in the air with the cliffhanger from the last season. This show should come back so that it can end it a right way and not leave you hanging. Please bring this show back.

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Jun 24, 2013
    60
    For now, the bias towards boring is definitely at work. Cherry should look at “Scandal,” a show in which everyone of every color gets to be troubled and naughty and still expect our sympathy, to see how to improve.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Jun 24, 2013
    30
    It would be great to report here that Devious Maids is not that bad, except that it is, despite a lot of real talent on-screen.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Jun 21, 2013
    60
    The story lines and dialogue may be a bit too cute and contrived to hold viewers’ interest for long. It’s the cast, which includes Ana Ortiz of “Ugly Betty” and Judy Reyes, who played Carla on “Scrubs,” that commands attention.
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