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Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Couple Next Door review — C4's hottest drama is still shameless
I wasn't complimentary about series one of The Couple Next Door, calling it overripe ham that began implausibly, ended preposterously and delivered a full house at TV cliché bingo. Which shows what a fat lot I know. It was a success, becoming Channel 4's biggest scripted streaming launch, the first episode getting a million hits in a week. Although is it cynical to suspect that viewers just wanted to see young, attractive swingers bang at it in suburbia? Anyway, I thought, perhaps the second series, set in that same cul-de-sac that bizarrely is supposed to be in Leeds but still looks more like Wisteria Lane, would be less corny and not feature characters so one-dimensional they make stick men look nuanced. Well. The good news is that it is slightly less mad and more layered, though if you keep watching you will see it still shamelessly dangles the sex carrot. No wonder Alan the pervert (Hugh Dennis), in his community service high-vis vest, lives on that street, it's a voyeur's dream. Suffice to say it won't be long before there's some threesome action with two doctors and a nurse and some extramarital sex that is laughably improbable. Mind you, I think most people would find it hard to resist the manipulative, beautiful Norwegian Mia (Aggy K Adams), who had coffee spilt on her scrubs in the first few minutes of appearing, purely so we could see her stripped down to her bra. Annabel Scholey is actually convincing as Lotte, a somewhat buttoned-up, workaholic heart surgeon who schedules 'sex Wednesdays' with her anaesthetist husband, Jacob (Sam Palladio), because 'I'm a very busy woman'. Expect that to change once Mia the hot nurse moves in next door, paying the substantial rent with a mysterious box of cash. Alas, some of the other characters aren't convincing, such as their married friend's new, very young girlfriend (he is separated from his wife), who sulkily declared at their dinner party that she doesn't eat gluten or fish and should have been on castors. Ditto the battleaxe ward matron who is like a Sixties throwback, though for all I know some matrons are still ball-busters. Actually Alan the pervert is a highlight and the show, as it progresses, seems to point to a possible redemption for him. • Read more TV reviews, guides about what to watch and interviews Anyway, as a series it's as daft as a brush but, on a surface level, it is entertaining. ★★★☆☆ Love TV? Discover the best shows on Netflix, the best Prime Video TV shows, the best Disney+ shows , the best Apple TV+ shows, the best shows on BBC iPlayer , the best shows on Sky and Now, the best shows on ITVX, the best shows on Channel 4 streaming, the best shows on Paramount+ and our favourite hidden gem TV shows. Don't forget to check our comprehensive TV guide for the latest listings
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyle McLachlan open to reprise his role in 'Desperate Housewives'; wants to approach as a new character and weigh in his judgment
Kyle MacLachlan , the 'Dune' star, has given the green light to reprise his role as Orson Hodge in the old hit series ' Desperate Housewives ,' whose reimagined version is currently in the works. However, there's a catch (or a list) of changes he thinks the character would need. Kyle MacLachlan has agreed to reprise his role if... In a conversation with People, the 66-year-old said, 'That'd be fun. mean, Wisteria Lane still exists on the Universal back lot. It's part of the tour!' He further explained that if he were to get the role, he would see it as a brand-new opportunity. 'If for Desperate Housewives, if that were to come back… and if they would even want me to come back, I'd have to look at the role and kind of get a sense of what they're thinking about for the character,' Kyle said, before adding, 'So I would approach it like if it were something completely new and weigh how I feel about the role, and the character, and the process and everything, you know? I would treat it like it were, you know, something else [new] that had come to me and make my judgment on that.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo 'Twin Peaks' MacLachlan said that he went through a similar process when he reprised his role as Special Agent Dale Cooper for Twin Peaks, which originally aired from 1990 to 1991, but the third season was released in 2017. The creator, David Lynch, decided not to pick it off where the original series left off and create a completely new journey for the character. 'And I got to do a couple [of] different characters in the reboot,' he added. 'Desperate Housewives' originally ran from 2004 to 2012 on air. It would be reimagined as 'Wisteria Lane' with a dark comedy , mystery genre.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kykle MacLachlan wants Desperate Housewives return
Kyle MacLachlan wants to reprise his role as suspicious husband Orson Hodge in a revival of Desperate Housewives. The Twin Peaks star, who starred in a third series to that classic 1990s show in 2017, has said he is open to appearing in a reboot of creator Marc Cherry's comedy-drama, which ran for eight seasons on ABC from 2004 to 2012. "That'd be fun," MacLachlan told People. "I mean, Wisteria Lane still exists on the Universal back lot. It's part of the tour!" MacLachlan debuted as Bree's (Marcia Cross) love interest and eventual second husband Orson toward the end of Season 2 in 2006, becoming a key character in Season 3 as it delved into the mystery of his first wife's disappearance. An offshoot Desperate Housewives revival series, titled Wisteria Lane, is reportedly in development at Disney, with Kerry Washington involved. MacLahlan said he'd love to appear in the show if asked. "If for Desperate Housewives, if that were to come back - and if they would even want me to come back - I'd have to look at the role and kind of get a sense of what they're thinking about for the character," he added "So I would approach it like if it were something completely new and weigh how I feel about the role, and the character, and the process and everything, you know? I would treat it like it were, you know, something else that had come to me and make my judgment on that."
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kyle MacLachlan Is Open To Reprising ‘Desperate Housewives' Role: 'That'd Be Fun'
With a new group of housewives moving into Wisteria Lane, Kyle MacLachlan is open to returning to the neighborhood. The Desperate Housewives alum recently said he would potentially reprise his role as deadbeat husband Orson Hodge or 'something completely new' in a reboot of the Marc Cherry comedy-drama, which ran for eight seasons on ABC from 2004 to 2012. More from Deadline 'Desperate Housewives' Offshoot 'Wisteria Lane' In Works At Onyx From Kerry Washington & Natalie Chaidez Kyle MacLachlan 'Would Love' To Reprise Trey On 'And Just Like That' After Rejecting Writers' 'First Idea' 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 'That'd be fun,' MacLachlan told People. 'I mean, Wisteria Lane still exists on the Universal back lot. It's part of the tour!' MacLachlan debuted as Bree's (Marcia Cross) love interest and eventual second husband Orson toward the end of Season 2 in 2006, becoming a key character in Season 3 regarding the mystery of his first wife's disappearance. 'If for Desperate Housewives, if that were to come back — […] and if they would even want me to come back — I'd have to look at the role and kind of get a sense of what they're thinking about for the character,' he explained. 'So I would approach it like if it were something completely new and weigh how I feel about the role, and the character, and the process and everything, you know?' added MacLachlan. 'I would treat it like it were, you know, something else [new] that had come to me and make my judgment on that.' The Golden Globe winner, who recently passed on reprising his Sex and the City role, explained that he also approached his 2017 return to Twin Peaks as Dale Cooper with a similar method after creator David Lynch 'decided to not really pick it up from where we left off and to create a completely different journey for the character. And I got to do a couple [of] different characters in the reboot.' Following Deadline's exclusive report, Kerry Washington confirmed in May that her Onyx Collective offshoot Wisteria Lane is in development, 'inspired' by Desperate Housewives. Written by Natalie Chaidez, Wisteria Lane is described as a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery in the vein of Desperate Housewives, set among a group of five very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called Wisteria Lane. On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream: beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway. But behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts are secrets. Desperate Housewives starred Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and Nicollette Sheridan as five women — mostly friends — living on Wisteria Lane, who begin uncovering dark secrets after their neighbor Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) kills herself. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Justin Theroux To Jason Ritter Remembering Michael Madsen: A Career In Photos
The South African
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Desperate Housewives star dies
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her sharp comedic timing and memorable television roles, has died at the age of 71. Her family confirmed that she passed away in California following a battle with cancer. Mahaffey's publicist confirmed the news, and her husband, actor Joseph Kell, paid tribute to his late wife in a heartfelt statement. 'I've lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses,' Kell said. 'She will be missed.' Their daughter, Alice, also posted an emotional message on Facebook. 'I don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks. I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be.' Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, to a Canadian mother and an American father, Mahaffey moved to Texas as a teenager. Her television debut came in the late 1970s with a role on the daytime soap opera The Doctors , which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. In 1992, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed portrayal of Eve in the quirky cult series Northern Exposure . The role helped establish her as a standout talent in both comedy and drama. Mahaffey went on to appear in dozens of TV shows across genres, including Desperate Housewives , Young Sheldon , ER , The Man in the High Castle , and Glee . Her portrayal of Alma Hodge, the conniving ex-wife of Orson Hodge, made her a memorable presence on Wisteria Lane during Desperate Housewives ' heyday. In recent years, Mahaffey earned critical praise for her role as Madame Reynard in the 2020 film French Exit , opposite Michelle Pfeiffer. Her performance garnered a nomination for Best Supporting Female at the Independent Spirit Awards. In addition to her extensive TV work, Mahaffey had roles in films such as Sully and Seabiscuit . Her versatility, charisma, and nuanced performances made her a respected figure in Hollywood. Mahaffey is survived by her husband, Joseph Kell, and their daughter, Alice. Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
