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From its inception, Devious Maids was a lightning rod for controversy. Critics initially worried it would reinforce the "Latina as maid" stereotype common in Hollywood. However, the show's creators argued that the only way to break a stereotype is to confront it head-on.

While the maids were the protagonists, the show’s comedic brilliance shone through the employers, specifically the deliciously unhinged couple, Evelyn and Adrian Powell (played by Rebecca Wisocky and Tom Irwin). devious maids

They are the gatekeepers. They know the infidelities, the financial ruin, and the deep-seated psychoses of their employers. The central hook of Season 1—a "whodunit" surrounding the murder of fellow maid Flora—was merely the scaffolding for a much deeper exploration of class warfare. From its inception, Devious Maids was a lightning