Shonda Rhimes' latest Netflix series, "The Residence," is a lighthearted take on murder-mystery, drawing inspiration from classic whodunits and featuring humor throughout. With episode titles referencing beloved detective stories and characters, it reflects a playful tone, veering towards comedy. Produced by Rhimes' Shondaland, the show faces challenges in narrative coherence and develops a superficial main character, leaving viewers desiring a more robust storyline and character depth, despite its entertaining premise and engaging performances.
There's no mystery to the guiding ethos of Shonda Rhimes' new Netflix series, "The Residence." Episodes take their titles from popular mysteries... It’s a murder-mystery... but not only a whodunit, nor was it created by the genre's usual suspects.
That it was produced by Rhimes' Shondaland studio, known for the period romance "Bridgerton," speaks to just how many peculiar cooks were crowded into this particular kitchen.
The Residence capably imitates its many mentioned influences... but it also treads water too often, struggles to shape its own story.
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