In fact,
Desperate Housewives DVD all of the core ladies seem reinvigorated by writing and directing that play to each of their strengths. Gabby's clandestine affair with Carlos (Ricardo Chavira) has showcased Eva Longoria Parker's gift for broad comedy.
Medium DVD Marcia Cross, whose real-life pregnancy seemed to zap the bitchy joy right out of Bree last season, glows in the aura of her fake bun in the oven. And Felicity Huffman has imbued what could have been a treacly cancer story line with truth and warmth.
Weeds DVD and humor. Lynette's marijuana mania while playing charades still ranks as a season highlight thanks to Huffman's nimble physical antics; it's refreshing to see the usually stoic Huffman play goofy. Leading the Housewives' new wave is Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair, a Wisteria Lane alum who has returned to the neighborhood 12 years after she fled under mysterious circumstances.
Cold Case DVD She's got the kind of deep, dark (as yet undisclosed) secret that seems to come with the mortgage on this block. Delany's ice-princess demeanor has never been mined so perfectly. There's a big surprise on Wisteria Lane, and it's a lot more satisfying than a mentally challenged murder suspect living in Alfre Woodard's basement. After its last two iffy seasons,
Curb Your Enthusiasm DVD Desperate Housewives has once again become a delightful romp. Like, season 1 good, reminiscent of the days when Housewives was the most talked-about show on TV.