Unpopular opinion: Susan Mayer deserved better

Spoilers ahead!!!

I posted my opinion about how I cannot stand Susan and how annoying she was but by mid-season seven, I have started to slightly change my opinion. Now after finishing the show, I’ve softened my stance. While she’s far from perfect, Susan endured a lot of suffering and pain and didn’t deserve the ending she got. Here’s why:

  1. She sacrificed so much for Mike

Yes, Susan made mistakes, but she also did everything she could to help Mike. From taking on financial struggles herself to literally becoming a camgirl just to pay bills, she never gave up on supporting him. She even offered him her inheritance and even went to the ridiculous length of clogging other people’s pipes just so he could have plumbing work. No matter what, Susan showed up for him, and that’s not something every character on the show could say about their relationships.

  1. She was the only one to show real guilt over Alejandro

After Alejandro’s death, Susan was the only one (besides Carlos) who actually showed remorse. While the other housewives justified their actions and moved on, Susan wrestled with guilt and even sought out Alejandro’s family to give them money. It was a morally complex situation, and Susan’s response showed how deeply she cared, even when it wasn’t easy.

  1. Other housewives did worse but got better endings

Let’s be honest—other characters had messier pasts but were rewarded with happier endings. • Gaby groomed John and was neglectful as a mom, yet she ends up thriving in her career and stays with Carlos. • Bree covered for Andrew’s hit-and-run and turned her back on her kids at times, but she still finds love again and a successful career in politics. • Lynette sabotaged Tom’s career at one point, which wasn’t fair to him even if he deserved a wake-up call. Yet, she ends up reconciling with him and lands her dream job.

Compared to all of that, Susan’s flaws seem minor. Yet her ending is by far the most depressing.

  1. She was a decent mom to MJ

Susan wasn’t perfect, but compared to Gaby and Bree, she did pretty well as a parent. MJ turned out to be a good, well-adjusted kid, and we often saw her spending time with him and making him a priority. She had her moments of being scatterbrained, but overall, she was present and nurturing in a way that the other housewives weren’t always able to be.

  1. The ending didn’t feel fair

After everything Susan went through—Mike’s death, her financial struggles, losing her house, kidney, even a wandering spleen—her ending felt undeserved. While Gaby, Bree, and Lynette all found success and new beginnings, Susan’s final moments on the show felt more like she was quietly fading away. Driving away from Wisteria Lane after losing the love of her life and carrying so much grief didn’t feel like the closure her character deserved.

Susan may not have been everyone’s favorite housewife, but she was resilient, empathetic, and often underestimated. She sacrificed a lot for the people she loved and always tried to do the right thing, even when it wasn’t easy. It’s hard not to feel like she deserved a little more happiness. The end has left a bittersweet taste in my mouth….

Spoilers ahead!!!

I posted my opinion about how I cannot stand Susan and how annoying she was but by mid-season seven, I have started to slightly change my opinion. Now after finishing the show, I’ve softened my stance. While she’s far from perfect, Susan endured a lot of suffering and pain and didn’t deserve the ending she got. Here’s why:

  1. She sacrificed so much for Mike

Yes, Susan made mistakes, but she also did everything she could to help Mike. From taking on financial struggles herself to literally becoming a camgirl just to pay bills, she never gave up on supporting him. She even offered him her inheritance and even went to the ridiculous length of clogging other people’s pipes just so he could have plumbing work. No matter what, Susan showed up for him, and that’s not something every character on the show could say about their relationships.

  1. She was the only one to show real guilt over Alejandro

After Alejandro’s death, Susan was the only one (besides Carlos) who actually showed remorse. While the other housewives justified their actions and moved on, Susan wrestled with guilt and even sought out Alejandro’s family to give them money. It was a morally complex situation, and Susan’s response showed how deeply she cared, even when it wasn’t easy.

  1. Other housewives did worse but got better endings

Let’s be honest—other characters had messier pasts but were rewarded with happier endings. • Gaby groomed John and was neglectful as a mom, yet she ends up thriving in her career and stays with Carlos. • Bree covered for Andrew’s hit-and-run and turned her back on her kids at times, but she still finds love again and a successful career in politics. • Lynette sabotaged Tom’s career at one point, which wasn’t fair to him even if he deserved a wake-up call. Yet, she ends up reconciling with him and lands her dream job.

Compared to all of that, Susan’s flaws seem minor. Yet her ending is by far the most depressing.

  1. She was a decent mom to MJ

Susan wasn’t perfect, but compared to Gaby and Bree, she did pretty well as a parent. MJ turned out to be a good, well-adjusted kid, and we often saw her spending time with him and making him a priority. She had her moments of being scatterbrained, but overall, she was present and nurturing in a way that the other housewives weren’t always able to be.

  1. The ending didn’t feel fair

After everything Susan went through—Mike’s death, her financial struggles, losing her house, kidney, even a wandering spleen—her ending felt undeserved. While Gaby, Bree, and Lynette all found success and new beginnings, Susan’s final moments on the show felt more like she was quietly fading away. Driving away from Wisteria Lane after losing the love of her life and carrying so much grief didn’t feel like the closure her character deserved.

Susan may not have been everyone’s favorite housewife, but she was resilient, empathetic, and often underestimated. She sacrificed a lot for the people she loved and always tried to do the right thing, even when it wasn’t easy. It’s hard not to feel like she deserved a little more happiness. The end has left a bittersweet taste in my mouth….