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'Housewives': Was it right to kill off Edie?
Published Wednesday, Apr 29 2009, 14:43 BST | By Dan French | 34 comments
Every Wednesday you'll be invited to vote in the poll, and we'll reveal the results the following week.
This week, we've been slightly distressed at the loss of Edie Britt - aka Nicollette Sheridan - from Desperate Housewives. She's been there from day one as a welcomed-but-bitchy distraction from the usual Wisteria Lane dramas, and let's be honest, she's made Susan Mayer a lot more tolerable.
Should the producers have axed her? Can the show go on without her? And should she have kicked the bucket before the season finale?
Cast your vote using the voting box below, and if you feel a word-heavy rant is called for, feel free to add your comments in the usual place.
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Kirsty, Ipswich, on April 30th, 2009
I think it was right to kill off Edie, but she deserved to be killed off in a more dramatic manner than she was and maybe a funeral would have been nicer than the flash backs! Edie was an awesome charcter its a shame she was never made an offical Housewife! But i think some how she'll be back! When they decide to end Desperate Housewives!
I think it was right to kill off Edie, but she deserved to be killed off in a more dramatic manner than she was and maybe a funeral would have been nicer than the flash backs! Edie was an awesome charcter its a shame she was never made an offical Housewife! But i think some how she'll be back! When they decide to end Desperate Housewives!
Keith, Fife, on April 30th, 2009
A little surprised that not alot of people knew she was getting bumped off - it's been in papers, magazines and online for quite a while now. Anyhoo, to be honest, I thought her the way her death was dealt with was rather insipid. There was no real dramatic tension in the moments leading up the crash, and the crash itself was pretty 'meh!'. Considering the way other, more minor characters have died (tornadoes, hostage shootings etc), one would've thought Marc Cherry could've found a more dramatic exit for one of the best characters in the show.
A little surprised that not alot of people knew she was getting bumped off - it's been in papers, magazines and online for quite a while now. Anyhoo, to be honest, I thought her the way her death was dealt with was rather insipid. There was no real dramatic tension in the moments leading up the crash, and the crash itself was pretty 'meh!'. Considering the way other, more minor characters have died (tornadoes, hostage shootings etc), one would've thought Marc Cherry could've found a more dramatic exit for one of the best characters in the show.
David, Glasgow, on April 30th, 2009
think it was a big mistake to axe edie- she brought a dynamic to the show that will be hard to replace. Also a few warning bells going off in my mind- when us shows start to use the flashback to deliver the majority of a show it usually signals a stagnation and marks the beginning of the end- has marc cherry run out of steam? hope not and hope that another acidic character will be introduced to fill the void left by eadies departure
think it was a big mistake to axe edie- she brought a dynamic to the show that will be hard to replace. Also a few warning bells going off in my mind- when us shows start to use the flashback to deliver the majority of a show it usually signals a stagnation and marks the beginning of the end- has marc cherry run out of steam? hope not and hope that another acidic character will be introduced to fill the void left by eadies departure
Fiona, Bolton, on April 30th, 2009
I wouldn't have been able to say either way, until her farewell episode. I think it was such a lovely tribute to Edie and we finally got to explore so many of her vulnerabilities that I feel were important aspects of her character. But for some reason we rarely saw that side of her. The episode was a moving tribute to the character and made me see that it was right for Edie to die.
I wouldn't have been able to say either way, until her farewell episode. I think it was such a lovely tribute to Edie and we finally got to explore so many of her vulnerabilities that I feel were important aspects of her character. But for some reason we rarely saw that side of her. The episode was a moving tribute to the character and made me see that it was right for Edie to die.
Kevin, Scotland, on April 29th, 2009
She should not of been killed off however, as it jumped 5 years, she can be brought back at anytime I guess!
She should not of been killed off however, as it jumped 5 years, she can be brought back at anytime I guess!
Alan, Cork, on April 29th, 2009
Bring Edie back!!
Bring Edie back!!
Rhys, on April 29th, 2009
Thanks a million for the spoiler
Thanks a million for the spoiler
Daniel, Birmingham, on April 29th, 2009
No it was a mistake, tonights episode was probably my favourite so far so perfectly done. But overall I think now she's gone, the show is going to be missing a certain something.
No it was a mistake, tonights episode was probably my favourite so far so perfectly done. But overall I think now she's gone, the show is going to be missing a certain something.
Steve, Yorks, on April 29th, 2009
Hahahaaa well done Tube Talk on spoiling this before it's even been on tv! Luckily I've only just come on after watching the episode. That's some good quality work though, well done
Hahahaaa well done Tube Talk on spoiling this before it's even been on tv! Luckily I've only just come on after watching the episode. That's some good quality work though, well done
K, on April 29th, 2009
Thanks for spoiling the show, I can't believe this went up before the show aired on C4!
Thanks for spoiling the show, I can't believe this went up before the show aired on C4!
Ben, Plymouth, on April 29th, 2009
no even if they did go back to time inbetween the 5 year jump edie couldn't come back as in tonights episode you'll see she only saw one of the other women once in those five years as she'd moved away (or been pushed away by the others)
no even if they did go back to time inbetween the 5 year jump edie couldn't come back as in tonights episode you'll see she only saw one of the other women once in those five years as she'd moved away (or been pushed away by the others)
Simon, Edinburgh, on April 29th, 2009
Dan, didn't you realise that lots of people won't have seen the episode yet? You've just blown it for them.
Dan, didn't you realise that lots of people won't have seen the episode yet? You've just blown it for them.
Rebecca, on April 29th, 2009
I think a car crash, followed by getting electrocuted while stood in water is pretty damn obvious that she's dead.
I think a car crash, followed by getting electrocuted while stood in water is pretty damn obvious that she's dead.
Chris, Middlesbrough, on April 29th, 2009
You shouldn't have put it in the title, because a lot of people don't know how the cliffhanger turns out, even though the USA do. But it's been revealed in so many magazines and on a lot of websites, so I'm surprised that there are people who DON'T know about it,
You shouldn't have put it in the title, because a lot of people don't know how the cliffhanger turns out, even though the USA do. But it's been revealed in so many magazines and on a lot of websites, so I'm surprised that there are people who DON'T know about it,
Shaun, Paisley, on April 29th, 2009
Edie's character has been ruined since Season 3, however she was still one of the best and there was no need to get rid of her. It won't be the same :( She also deserved a better exit!
Edie's character has been ruined since Season 3, however she was still one of the best and there was no need to get rid of her. It won't be the same :( She also deserved a better exit!
Jack, on April 29th, 2009
She wasn't axed, she quit
She wasn't axed, she quit
Matt, Manchester, on April 29th, 2009
Although I thought Edie's death was rather well executed, I think it's a shame that this show continuously kills off good characters. It would be astonishing if this show goes one season without killing off a character. I'm unsure as to why she has left (there seems to be rumours of friction between Nicollette Sheridan and the show creator Marc Cherry), but I think killing her was a big mistake, and something the show in the long term may regret. There was still a lot of scope for her character after all. She isn't just the man-eater that she appeared to be. Unlike the other Housewives she offered something 'alternative' to the show, and I enjoyed her scenes, especially with Susan. Susan: "How do you sleep at night!?" Edie: "Soon. With Mike on top of me, if you know what I mean" RIP Edie Britt. I Have never mourned for a TV character until now.
Although I thought Edie's death was rather well executed, I think it's a shame that this show continuously kills off good characters. It would be astonishing if this show goes one season without killing off a character. I'm unsure as to why she has left (there seems to be rumours of friction between Nicollette Sheridan and the show creator Marc Cherry), but I think killing her was a big mistake, and something the show in the long term may regret. There was still a lot of scope for her character after all. She isn't just the man-eater that she appeared to be. Unlike the other Housewives she offered something 'alternative' to the show, and I enjoyed her scenes, especially with Susan. Susan: "How do you sleep at night!?" Edie: "Soon. With Mike on top of me, if you know what I mean" RIP Edie Britt. I Have never mourned for a TV character until now.
Jenny, Manchester, on April 29th, 2009
thanks very much!! was looking forward to seeing edies fate tonight just been ruined for me you should stick to channel 4 pace or at least give a spoiler warning!
thanks very much!! was looking forward to seeing edies fate tonight just been ruined for me you should stick to channel 4 pace or at least give a spoiler warning!
Josh, Crewe, on April 29th, 2009
I didnt know she did!! Thanks for that!! Iv managed to stay away from spoilers for so long! and then its on the DS home page!
I didnt know she did!! Thanks for that!! Iv managed to stay away from spoilers for so long! and then its on the DS home page!
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4 major characters of DH are not sincere but Edie was always. Others accept themselves good persons but they always have hidden goals and always say too many lies. Edie was always honest to herself and others. So this character was important for balance. They should not send her out.