Desperado* - Emi Fujita

I've started watching Desperate Housewives again. It's season 4 now.

It took me a while to resume watching this series as no one seemed interested in it. I have to admit that season 2 was a real let down but the series 'redeemed' itself (in my books) in season 3. The major turning point was somewhere in the middle of season 3 - in the episode which involved Lynette and others being held hostage at gunpoint.

Season 4 is turning out quite well. The introduction of Dana Delaney is welcomed - altho Nathan Fillion seemed out of character and out of place.

So why do i enjoy watching DH? It's a good question seeing that i basically dun like most of the major characters! Susan is such an airhead, Bree is a pain and Gabby is so self-centred. I only like Lynette - and generally, the men - like Tom, Carlos and Mike.

One of the things i enjoyed most of this series even from the very beginning was Mary Alice's voice-overs at the start and at the end of each episodes. It's really a nice touch to use her character - and the things she shares are really true and most of the time, thought provoking. The scenes used to coincide with wat is being said are done very well.

Here are some examples of her monologues:-

Passion - it's a force so potent we still remember it long after it has faded away. A drive so alluring it can push us to arms of unexpected lovers. A sensation so overwhelming it can knock down walls we've built to protect our hearts. A feeling so intense it resurfaces even though we try so hard to keep it buried. Yes, of all emotions, passion is the one that gives us a reason to live. And an excuse to commit all sorts of crimes.

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From the moment we wake up in the morning till our head hits the pillow at nite, our lives are filled with questions. Most are easily answered and soon forgotten. But some questions are much harder to ask because we are so afraid of the answer. Will I be around to watch my children grow up? Am i making a mistake by marrying this man? Could he ever truly love me? And what happens when we ask ourselves the hard question and get the answer we are hoping for? Well, that's when happiness begins.

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The other thing i like about it is the frenships and the relationships that are depicted. As mentioned earlier, all the characters are flawed. But their saving grace is that they love each other in spite of the other's short-comings. True frenship. True love.

And perhaps, another reason - the main one? - is the memories it brings. You see, i started watching it when i was at Essex. It was those cold dark winter nites when i would catch an episode or two after dinner before turning to me law books. Just listening to the theme song (which unfortunately has been cut really short in season 4) transports me back to Room 5 of Flat 11 in Rayleigh Tower. And me and me flatmates would sit and talk about it - and alert each other when the newest and latest episode is out.

So yes. Many people enjoy watching Desperate Housewives. They love it for its entertainment value. Some watch it as a form of escapism from their otherwise dull lives. Others like the bonds of friendship depicted in the storyline - stories which may bring back memories - sweet or otherwise, stories which move and inspire, stories which tickle and amuse. But perhaps, people enjoy it because it simply touches them in the heart.

Ok - on to the next episode! ;-)

*Her remake of Eagles' classic, i love her rendition of it - altho one of me mates can't stand her diction!!!