What Happened to Devious Maids Season 5? The Truth Behind Its Cancellation

Devious Maids season 5 never aired due to the cancellation of the show right after season 4. However, loyal fans have always expressed interest in seeing the series renewed. Premiering in June 2013 on Lifetime but produced by ABC, the four seasons of Devious Maids revolve around the lives of four Latina maids working in Beverly Hills, California. Serving the richest and most powerful families in the town, these maids become trusted confidantes and guardians of their employers' secrets, often uncovering the crimes and scandals hidden behind their luxurious facades.

Similar to Desperate Housewives (also created by Devious Maids' Marc Cherry), the show focuses on working-class characters. The cast includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, and Judy Reyes, with Eva Longoria serving as executive producer. Despite its momentum, scandalous moments, and intriguing plotlines, the show was abruptly canceled in September 2016, just a month after the season 4 finale. The absence of a Devious Maids season 5 remains a mystery, leaving fans wondering about the untold stories that could have unfolded in the series.

Declining Ratings Likely Led To Devious Maids' Cancelation Before Season 5

Devious Maids Had Good Viewership But It Was Sinking

Spence Westmore (Grant Show), Rosie (Dania Ramirez), and Zolia (Judy Reyes) looking at someone in shock as Rosie in on the altar getting married in Devious Maids. - Devious Maids Had Good Viewership But It Was Sinking - Declining Ratings Likely Led To Devious Maids' Cancelation Before Season 5

Lifetime announced in September 2016 that they would not be renewing Devious Maids for a fifth season, as reported by Deadline. The series, created by Marc Cherry and Eva Longoria, followed a telenovela format and boasted an all-Latina cast. While there are several TV shows with a Latinx lead, very few showcase an all-Latinx cast, especially one predominantly made up of women. Despite its unique casting, Devious Maids saw a decline in viewership over the years. The first season garnered a sizable audience, with 3 million live and same-day viewers tuning in for the season finale.

Viewership for Devious Maids reached 0.923 million per episode during its fourth season, with consistent numbers from start to finish suggesting a dedicated fan base. Despite these numbers, the show still outperformed the only other Lifetime original scripted series, UnReal. However, rumors suggest that Lifetime executives may have favored UnReal over Devious Maids, contributing to the latter's cancellation.

Devious Maids was a creation of the old guard at Lifetime, who had been replaced by 2015 when UnReal made its debut. The satirical nature of UnReal, focused on reality TV shows, was a departure from the melodramatic style of Devious Maids. It is possible that Lifetime wanted to streamline its original programming to a specific tone, leaving Devious Maids out of the equation. Subsequent scripted shows like You and American Princess, more aligned with UnReal, were also canceled by Lifetime.

Devious Maids Ended On A Massive Cliffhanger

Fans Won't Get A Good Answer To Marisol's Disappearance

Ernesto Falta (Cristián de la Fuente) and Rosie (Dania Ramirez) holding hands and looking surprised in Devious Maids. - Fans Won't Get A Good Answer To Marisol's Disappearance - Devious Maids Ended On A Massive Cliffhanger

The Devious Maids cancellation not only disappointed fans of the show but also left a crucial cliffhanger unresolved. Known for its mix of star-crossed lovers, evil exes, secretive cults, and gruesome murders, Devious Maids was a captivating nighttime soap opera. One key factor in the show's success was its embrace of its more sensational elements rather than trying to present them as overly serious. In the season 4 finale, episode 10 titled "Grime and Punishment," even the most outlandish ****storylines were neatly wrapped up as the show fast-forwarded a year into the future.

At Marisol's and Pete's wedding, everyone is present except for Marisol. Concerned, her friends check on her in the bridal room, only to discover a smashed window, blood, and glass everywhere, with Marisol missing. Rosie makes a deadpan comment about Marisol not getting cold feet before the credits roll, leaving viewers shocked and intrigued about what happened to the bride-to-be. Unfortunately, with the show canceled, the mystery remains unsolved.

The sudden cancellation of the show took everyone by surprise, including executive producer Sabrina Wind. In an interview with TVLine after the season finale, Wind enthusiastically discussed her thoughts on the future of the show. When asked about Marisol's disappearance, Wind was questioned whether it was a new mystery or connected to previous events.

The interview took place just a month before the show's cancellation was announced. Despite this, the team behind Devious Maids remained hopeful that they would be able to conclude their story as planned. While details about the potential storyline remain scarce, Ana Ortiz, who played Marisol, briefly addressed a fan's question about her character's fate in a now-deleted Tweet. In response to a query on Twitter about Marisol's destiny, Ortiz provided a glimpse into what could have been.

Fans may not know who abducted Marisol or if she orchestrated her own disappearance, but they can find comfort in knowing that she always manages to come out unscathed, at least in terms of the actress playing her character. #DeviousMaids https://t.co/0Ge387aetz

Could Devious Maids Ever Be Revived?

Is Devious Maids Season 5 In The Works?

Marisol (Ana Ortiz) sitting at a table looking shocked in Devious Maids. - Is Devious Maids Season 5 In The Works? - Could Devious Maids Ever Be Revived?

Devious Maids was initially ordered by ABC, but was not picked up after the pilot was filmed. Fortunately, Lifetime swooped in and rescued the show, resulting in four successful seasons. This series has a history of being passed around until the perfect network comes along. Sadly, there has been little to no buzz about a potential renewal for Devious Maids season 5.

The show has been off the air since the mid-2010s and, at this point, it's been mostly forgotten about save for some loyal fans holding out hope. Most of the actors have aged out of their roles since season 4 and without even a cast member stepping up and saying they would be interested in pursuing season 5, the chances of Devious Maids being revived look unlikely.

What The Devious Maids Cast Is Up To Now

The Stars Of The Show Have Continued Working Consistently

The main cast of Devious Maids wearing black for a funeral they are walking too. - The Stars Of The Show Have Continued Working Consistently - What The Devious Maids Cast Is Up To Now

After the conclusion of Devious Maids, the four stars have continued to thrive in their careers. Ana Ortiz has remained active in television, taking on roles such as Susan Sampson in Whiskey Cavalier and Isabel Salazar in Love, Victor. Dania Ramirez has appeared in Jumanji: The Next Level and is part of the main casts of Sweet Tooth and Alert: Missing Persons Unit, portraying characters like Aimee Eden and Nikki Batista. Additionally, she was a key member of Once Upon a Time season 7 as Cinderella/Jacinda Vidrio.

Roselyn Sánchez, known for her role as Carmen Luna, transitioned smoothly into playing series regular Gigi Mendoza in Grand Hotel. She has also made appearances in shows like The Rookie and 'Til Jail Do Us Part. Lastly, Judy Reyes, who portrays Zoila Diaz, has continued her successful journey post-Devious Maids. Reyes has taken on diverse roles in films such as The Circle and Smile, while also showcasing her talent on television as Dina Milagro in Jane the Virgin and Annalise "Quiet Ann" Zayas in Claws. Reyes also made notable appearances in three episodes of Succession as Eva.

Eva Longoria has continued to expand her career as an actor, producer, and director following the conclusion of Devious Maids. Since 2016, Longoria has taken on directorial roles for episodes of popular shows such as Black-ish, The Mick, and Grand Hotel. Additionally, she marked her feature directorial debut in 2023 with the biopic Flamin' Hot, all while producing Grand Hotel. Despite her packed schedule, Longoria has also managed to take on acting roles, showcasing her talent in films like Unplugging as Jeanine Dewerson and television series such as Empire, where she portrayed Charlotte Frost.

Editor's P/S:

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the untimely cancellation of Devious Maids, a captivating nighttime soap opera that captivated audiences for four seasons. The show's abrupt end left fans disappointed and yearning for more, particularly given the intriguing cliffhanger involving Marisol's disappearance.

While the declining ratings may have played a role in Lifetime's decision to cancel the show, it's unfortunate that such a unique and engaging series with a loyal fan base was unable to continue. The cast members have gone on to successful careers, but the absence of a proper conclusion to the Devious Maids story remains a lingering disappointment for those who invested in the show's characters and ****storylines.