Marc Cherry Reflects on the Success of Reality Television and the Legacy of Desperate Housewives

Marc Cherry, the creative force behind the iconic Desperate Housewives, recently expressed his views on the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives, which drew from his innovative dramedy. Although Cherry isn't begrudging the reality show's popularity, he admits to feeling a hint of envy regarding its success. In a recent discussion, he noted the franchise's impressive journey, thriving for nearly twenty years and producing numerous spin-offs and global adaptations. He refers to their ongoing success as a relentless pursuit of excellence while admiring the creators who have skillfully maintained its momentum.

Cherry's own series, Desperate Housewives, ran for eight acclaimed seasons from 2004 to 2012, exploring the lives of women residing in the fictional Wisteria Lane. The Real Housewives series, which launched in 2006 starting with the Orange County installment, mirrored a similar concept but featured actual individuals. Even though Cherry acknowledges the parallels between the two shows, he harbors no resentment. He praises the franchise's knack for consistently delivering new episodes as proof of its enduring appeal.

While he possesses a profound admiration for the show's enduring success, Cherry has no regrets about concluding Desperate Housewives. He reflected on how the rapid pace of producing episodes in the later seasons made the experience feel like being plunged into an immense pool. He hinted that if a reboot were to happen, his approach would differ, but only if there were a compelling creative reason to revisit the beloved universe of Wisteria Lane. Would you be interested in a reboot of Desperate Housewives if Cherry brings a new perspective?