Desperate Housewives Edie: an Underrated Icon Ahead of Her Time? | Explained

11/04/2025 11 min
Desperate Housewives Edie: an Underrated Icon Ahead of Her Time? | Explained

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Episode Synopsis

Desperate Housewives' Edie Britt was shamed for her sexual confidence and freedom (by audiences and the other characters) back when the show premiered in 2004, but from a modern perspective, her story looks a lot different. And what’s more, Edie was… kind of a badass, if we’re being honest! So, let's take a look at why Edie got so much hate at the time, and why she might just be the secret hero of Desperate Housewives!

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