What Happened to Devious Maids?
Devious Maids was an American comedy-drama and mystery television series created by Marc Cherry, known for 'Desperate Housewives'. It aired on Lifetime for four seasons from June 23, 2013, to August 8, 2016, following the lives of four Latina maids working for wealthy families in Beverly Hills. The show was ultimately canceled by Lifetime due to declining viewership, ending on an unresolved cliffhanger, and as of 2026, there are no active plans for a revival.
Quick Answer
Devious Maids was a popular comedy-drama series that aired on Lifetime from 2013 to 2016, created by Marc Cherry. It followed the lives and mysteries surrounding four Latina maids in Beverly Hills. The show was canceled after four seasons due to declining ratings, concluding with an unresolved cliffhanger. Despite fan petitions, options with the cast expired, and as of August 2026, there have been no official announcements or significant developments regarding a revival or continuation of the series, though it remains available on various streaming platforms.
📊Key Facts
📅Complete Timeline12 events
ABC Orders Pilot
ABC ordered the pilot for 'Devious Maids,' a new series from 'Desperate Housewives' creator Marc Cherry.
ABC Passes on Pilot
ABC decided not to pick up 'Devious Maids' for its 2012–13 network schedule.
Lifetime Picks Up Series
Lifetime picked up the pilot with a thirteen-episode order, moving the series to cable.
Series Premiere
The first season of 'Devious Maids' premiered on Lifetime, introducing the four central maids and their Beverly Hills employers.
Season 1 Finale Airs
The first season concluded with its highest-rated episode, drawing nearly 3 million viewers.
Renewed for Season 2
Lifetime renewed 'Devious Maids' for a second season, consisting of 13 episodes, following its successful debut.
Renewed for Fourth and Final Season
Lifetime renewed the show for a 10-episode fourth season, which would ultimately be its last.
Series Finale Airs
The final episode of 'Devious Maids,' titled 'Grime and Punishment,' aired, ending on an unresolved cliffhanger.
Official Cancellation Announcement
Lifetime officially announced the cancellation of 'Devious Maids' after four seasons, citing business decisions and declining ratings.
Cast Members' Post-Show Endeavors Highlighted
Articles continue to surface detailing the ongoing careers of 'Devious Maids' cast members, such as Ana Ortiz in 'Love, Victor' and Dania Ramirez in 'The Flash'.
Continued Streaming Availability and Fan Discussions
The show remains available on streaming platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and Apple TV, with ongoing fan discussions on social media about its style and creator, Marc Cherry.
No Revival Plans Confirmed
As of today, there are no confirmed plans or active developments for a revival, reboot, or continuation of 'Devious Maids,' nearly a decade after its cancellation.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Devious Maids, a comedy-drama and mystery series, premiered on Lifetime on June 23, 2013, and quickly gained a following for its blend of 'Desperate Housewives'-esque melodrama and mystery, focusing on the lives of four Latina maids in Beverly Hills. The show was created by Marc Cherry, also the mastermind behind 'Desperate Housewives,' and executive produced by Cherry and Eva Longoria. Initially developed for ABC, the network passed on the pilot, leading Lifetime to pick it up for a 13-episode first season.
The series centered on Marisol Suarez (Ana Ortiz), Rosie Falta (Dania Ramirez), Carmen Luna (Roselyn Sánchez), and Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes), who navigate the opulent and often scandalous lives of their wealthy employers while dealing with their own ambitions, struggles, and a central murder mystery each season. The first season garnered positive reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting an approval rating of 72%. The pilot episode drew 1.99 million viewers, and the first-season finale peaked at 3 million viewers.
However, viewership began to decline in subsequent seasons. While the show maintained a loyal audience, its live and same-day viewership dropped from 3 million for the Season 1 finale to an average of 0.923 million by Season 4. Despite these declining numbers, the show was noted for its consistency within seasons, indicating that viewers who started a season tended to finish it. Lifetime officially announced the cancellation of 'Devious Maids' on September 1, 2016, after four seasons, citing 'difficult, business-based decisions.' The series concluded on August 8, 2016, with an unresolved cliffhanger, leaving many fans disappointed.
Following the cancellation, online petitions emerged from viewers campaigning for the series to continue on another network or streaming service, but these efforts were unsuccessful as options with the cast had expired. The cast members have since moved on to other projects; for example, Ana Ortiz appeared in 'Love, Victor' and 'Whiskey Cavalier,' while Dania Ramirez starred in 'The Flash' and 'Once Upon a Time.'
As of August 29, 2026, there has been no official news or significant developments regarding a revival, reboot, or continuation of 'Devious Maids.' The show remains available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV, and Tubi, allowing new and old fans to watch the existing four seasons. Marc Cherry has continued his work in television, creating other series like 'Why Women Kill.' While the possibility of a future revival always exists in the entertainment industry, no concrete plans have materialized nearly a decade after its cancellation.
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