Before shows which started in September take a break for the holidays, there is always an episode designed to ensure watching. Fans will be there, but more never hurts. Due to the writers' strike, some production teams are having to scramble. Comedies are the ones most affected. Why? When an episode is filmed, writers get a sense of what works and what doesn't. Changes are made on the spot. 30 Rock and The Office have cast members on double duty as writers, which makes their situation awkward.
Dramas are different. They have storylines drawn out over time. In some cases, a storyline starts in the fall and ends the next calendar year. CSI: Miami is an example. Viewers knew there was a leak in the lab, but did not find out who it was for many months down the road.
Without writers, going into repeats may come sooner than planned. The push is on to draw people in before they see a show previously aired and find something else to watch (not all episodes should be seen again).
Desperate Housewives is a comedy-drama known for pushing limits. Satire is one word to describe things, but even that does not always work. Why does suspending disbelief mean throwing out one's brains as well?
Anyway, I digress.
A natural disaster will soon hit Wisteria Lane. Most people know a tornado is coming. However, this could be the end of the line for some. Exactly who cannot be confirmed — I saw one site whose focus is specific spoilers (who dies in the supermarket? What happens to Sara?) and they were not completely sure.
Let's see, though:
Killing off housewives probably isn't the best move in the world. Some are involved now more deeply than others in storylines. Large cast, not everybody can do everything at once.
Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) is battling breast cancer. Would it be unreasonable for her to see a family member die? It might test her resilience.
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