Devious Maids

Set among the manicured mansions of Beverly Hills, this series follows four Latina maids who work for the city’s richest families while juggling their own secrets, ambitions, and loyalties. When Marisol Suarez arrives, she has a personal mission: a fellow maid has been killed, and Marisol wants answers. Her investigation pulls her closer to the other women, who offer help, friction, and unexpected alliances as they each deal with love, deception, and the tightrope between service and selfhood. The show mixes soap-style twists with a central mystery, keeping its focus on relationships and the power dynamics inside luxurious homes.

Created by Marc Cherry, the series premiered on Lifetime in 2013 and ran for four seasons. Cherry, known for his earlier work on Desperate Housewives, assembled a main cast that includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, and Rebecca Wisocky, giving the show a steady ensemble through its run.

The series attracted attention from industry and Latino-focused award groups, picking up nominations and recognition at several smaller ceremonies that highlight Hispanic talent on screen. While it didn’t dominate major mainstream awards, it was noted within circles that celebrate diversity in television casting.

Devious Maids prompted a lot of conversation about representation in Hollywood. It helped raise the profile of Latina actresses in leading primetime roles, while critics and viewers debated the show’s reliance on familiar maid tropes and how that shaped perceptions. Still, the program became part of a wider dialogue about who gets to tell certain stories and how ethnicity and class are portrayed on TV.

Critical and audience response was mixed to positive, with many praising the cast chemistry and melodramatic plotting even as some reviewers flagged stereotypical elements. Fans who enjoy glossy, character-driven mysteries responded well to its blend of scandal, humor, and long-buried secrets. On fan sites the series holds a vote average of 7.1/10 from 145 votes, reflecting steady audience interest.