This show is so interesting I'm doing my senior thesis on it. Most people consider it fiction, but when you look at it...a lot of the things that happen on the show have happened and are still happening in real life. That's why all the historical paintings in the credit lines are of desperate houswives...becasue this is how it has been for centuries. I look at this show not only as entertainment, but AS a portrait of women in society today. Regardless of what irrational feminists say, this show is how some housewives are, regardless of your opinion. It's just a fact. I just wish people could look at things more realistically and stop being such extremists. Not only does this show contain wonderfully directed plot points, and incredible acting. It's a humorous and true way that we live our lives.