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Desire
SERIES: myNetworkTV, Weekdays 8:00p (60 minutes)

7.5 based on 11 reviews read critic reviews how did we calculate this? based on 28 votes read user comments rate this tv show

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Starring Sofia Milos, Nate Haden, Zack Silva, Michelle Belegrin, Tomy Dunster, Chris DeRose, Derika Abraham, and Fiona Hunter

The Columbian telenovela "Mesa Para Tres" is now a nightly English-language soap opera (running for 13 weeks). It centers on two restauranteur brothers in trouble with the mob and in love with the same woman.

GENRE(S):	Soap Opera
FIRST AIR DATE:	September 5, 2006
ALSO ON:	A weekly recap airs Saturdays at 8:00p

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

75

Chicago Sun-Times Doug Elfman

"Desire" is (I can't believe I'm saying this) good. Compelling. Stupid. Well-acted. Not terribly written. Funny on purpose. Better than most series on TV.

50

New York Post Linda Stasi

The writing is so bad that, I promise, you will sit there mouth agape.

30

Philadelphia Inquirer Jonathan Storm

The better of the first pair [of soaps].

30

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

"Desire" features better production values than a daytime soap, but just as wooden acting by its no-name cast and terrible dialogue.

25

Detroit Free Press Mike Duffy

In terms of intelligence, wit and quality, "Desire" is a serious cut below most prime time drama series.

25

USA Today Robert Bianco

There are desires that are best left unfulfilled.

20

Variety Brian Lowry

Somewhat more ambitious [than "Fashion House"] but equally hackneyed.

12

New York Daily News David Hinckley

"Desire" is so cheesy that the restaurant ought to specialize in fondue.

10

Newsday Diane Werts

Viewers are expected to swallow - worse, to savor - simplistic recycling of melodrama plots seen a hundred times before.

10

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Melanie McFarland

"Dynasty" plays like Tennessee Williams in comparison.

10

Newark Star-Ledger Alan Sepinwall

"Desire" will make you ashamed -- of society at large, if not yourself --whether you like it (chances: minimal) or not (chances: off the charts).

The average user rating for this tv show is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 28 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Raisa J gave it a9:
Sooo Cheesey.... but somehow it really works.

tim j gave it a1:
this is a combination of terrible acting mixed with horrible writing. The only reason to watch this show would be for unintentional comedy. Its an absolute joke

be me gave it a10:
i love the show! it has fantastic action and movement. wow i'm loving it!!!

mes dow gave it a9:
fantastic show i love alex and gorge

Devin gave it a0:
I can feel nothing but utter shame and embarassment for the people admitting to enjoying this horrifyingly stupid new series. The positive reviews below are a testament to the mental capacity of the troglodytes who would laugh at such pap..."Since there are so many commercials, why not cut out the flashbacks?" Can someone explain the logic of this one to me? Or how about the guy who called it "fun no-thinking entertainment?" I would imagine that this gentleman is a big fan of "no-thinking."

[Anonymous] gave it a0:
The WB turned into THIS? This and FH are both terrible shows, and anyone with an ounce of sense can see that, unless of course they are up the mainstream without a paddle...

cherryl n gave it an8:
It's is great show - love it. The only thing wrong is too many flashbacks and constant commercials. Since there are so many commercials cut the flashbacks to a minimum. It has a lot of bloopers but it is light entertainment and an interesting bunch of characters to watch. A plot that keeps unfolding makes me stay glued almost every night. Keep up the good work!

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