'Desperate Housewives': Nothing to see here, folks
Tonight's episode of Desperate Housewives was relatively uneventful. And to be honest, the eventful parts were a little annoying. Must we plunge so quickly into past bad habits? Lynette gets into an embarrassing predicament while trying to be a good mom, Gabby pushes the boundaries of acceptable social behavior, Susan is Susan...very predictable stuff. (The usual spoilers ahead...)
Susan's current flame, Jack, finally meets Mike. A too-short robe is involved, but I think we can all count ourselves lucky that it didn't involve a naked Susan pratfall. Mike insists upon checking Jack out further, which apparently translates into giving Jack sex tips while they're out grabbing a drink. So...ears are Susan's "secret turn-on"? That's really not unusual enough to be secret. At all. She's upset, but winds up letting them continue to hang out. Whatever.
Carlos is apparently giving massages these days, which seems rather out of nowhere to me. Gabby insists that he take a better massage job at the country club, which immediately leads to he and Gabby being labeled as "staff" and uninvited to the big opening party of the social season. And, of course, Gabby decides to crash the party with Carlos. And of course they get kicked out. The words "poor blind bastard" make me laugh a little, though (shut up, I'm totally a good person).
Lynette, in a plot that's perhaps as inevitable as the world is round, has taken to spying on her kids via a social networking website, pretending to be another high schooler. And, of course, one of the twins falls in love with her and tries to seduce her with her own poetry books. EW. Best line from Tom: "Are you going to tell him the truth now, or are you going to wait until he kills me and blinds himself?" Ha! She winds up getting busted while trying to "break up" with the twin, and probably damages her relationship with him forever. Worst mom ever?
Bree's book is ready to go to print, but Orson is upset that it'll be by "Bree Van De Kamp" rather than "Bree Hodge." Bree is...less than sympathetic, going so far as to pretend he doesn't exist on a radio show, presumably ashamed of his jail time. He's rather upset, since she insisted he go to jail in the first place. But he gets his sweet revenge when he forces her to make him an angry meatloaf of bitterness after she promises him one and fails to come home from catering in time to follow through. Yeah.
Edie's husband Dave is trying hard to be a good neighbor, despite Edie's desire to skip town due to neighborly hostility from Mrs. McCluskey. Dave almost certainly kidnaps Mrs. McCluskey's cat until she's willing to apologize to Edie. Evil! But Mrs. McCluskey isn't a good enemy to make - she sets about doing some research on Dave's past. I'm assuming said research will have shocking consequences. Shocking!
What did you think about tonight's episode? Are you interested in this season's mystery?
I thought it was a good espiode last night. I am interested in why Edie husband is in town. I thought the scene where Orson demanded that Bree make a pot roast was heartbreaking and the scene where Gabbie and Bree in the Kitchen. Lighting Up it just a show.
I thought it was a good espiode last night. I am interested in why Edie husband is in town. I thought the scene where Orson demanded that Bree make a pot roast was heartbreaking and the scene where Gabbie and Bree in the Kitchen. Lighting Up it just a show.
I agree, you need to loosen up on the show. I thought the episode last night was great and you have boiled it down to one boring paragraph per character. Horrible recap.
I thought the scenes with Eddie's new husband were chilling. I am still wondering who he has a beef with. I felt bad for Orson but then a part of me wondered why he hasn't had dinner waiting for her yet? He was a great cook when they first started dating. I think instead of complaining that Carlos isn't making her enough money, that Gabby should get out and get a job! Then maybe she could get some cash and look nice again. I don't understand why the chick can't work.
Anyone else notice how they made Parker- formerly the oldest Scavo, YOUNGER than the twins now? Umm hello?And the twins should only be about 13-14 now anyway, not 16, if the jump was 5 years but I guess that can slide but the change in age order is just ridiculous! And where is Penny?
I'm guessing Gabby won't work now because of 2 kids and can't afford childcare?
I still want Susan and Mike together but not sure she deserves him most the time.
The mystery probably involves Dave and McCluskey or the father of the dead mother and child but that seems too obvious- hopefully they have thought of a good twist
I like the show, always have and will keep watching, but I'm not loving the season so far.
TO MSH: The twins are actually 11 years old before the time skip. While Parker is 9/10 years old. They are the same age in real life but on the show, Parker is the youngest.
There is no change in age order.
I liked the scenes with Edie's new husband. He was really menacing in a quiet, polite way.
I don't agree with the recapper on one point: Mrs. MacCluskey isn't evil. Disagreeing with Lynette on occasion and trading friendly insults with Edie does not make a person evil.
Wow I seriously never got that, the twins always seemed to look and act yonger than Parker before. They really did not seem like 11 year-olds. Ok, well, my misjudgment- thanks.
@JustDroppingBy: I meant that Edie's husband was evil for kidnapping her cat. Mrs. McClusky is the best!
Parker was never the oldest son. Watch the series again or at least the first season.
I was also confused about the age of the boys, but after research I did find that there ages are correct.
My question now is, Why is Lynette still wearing wigs? She has had one on the last 2 episodes.