After a season of careful manipulation, Dave attempts to kill Susan and her son MJ in a staged car accident, intended to mirror the tragedy that killed his own wife and daughter.
Reviewers at IMDb praised this resolution as "perfection" and "emotionally draining," highlighting Neal McDonough’s performance as a chillingly effective anti-hero. However, some critics at USA Today felt the show was "spinning its wheels," building suspense for a tragic outcome most fans knew the show wouldn't actually commit to. Major Character Shifts Desperate Housewives - Season 5Eps24
The episode centers on long-awaited revenge plot against Susan and Mike. After a season of careful manipulation, Dave attempts