Shondaland’s ‘The Residence’ Is a Sprawling White House Murder Mystery That Works Best When It Amps Up the Humor: TV Review
variety.comAramide Tinubu In Shondaland‘s latest Netflix series, “The Residence,” created by Paul William Davies and inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book “The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House,” viewers get a bird’s eye view (pun intended) of the inner workings of one of America’s most enduring institutions.
Every day, hundreds of people labor behind the scenes to ensure everything from major events to the president’s living quarters are seamlessly attended to.
A hilarious, eclectic and often bizarre murder mystery, “The Residence” is the closest thing to a comedy that executive producer Shonda Rhimes has ever done.
The show is an overwhelming 1000-piece puzzle that eventually comes together should audiences have the patience to stick it out.
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