The new Netflix series fromShonda Rhimesdebuts with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Rhimes is well known for her previous works,her most notable beingGrey’s Anatomy. The ABC series premiered in 2005 andswiftly became a cultural classic, following Dr. Meredith Grey and her memorable colleagues as they juggle the challenges of practicing medicine amid their messy personal lives. Its mix of heavy themes and its often melodramatic tone gaveGrey’s Anatomya unique flair, which has led to 21 seasons so far.
Other well-knownprojects from Rhimes includeScandalandBridgerton.The former, with a diverse cast led by Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, is a political thriller that follows a seasoned crisis management expert with her own firm dedicated to solving scandals in Washington, D.C. The latter is a period piece on Netflix, based on the book series by Julia Quinn. While set in the Regency era,Bridgerton,which will return for season 4 next year, blends its historical, picturesque aesthetics with bold, timely topics.
The Residence Debuts With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Like Rhimes' Previous Works, The Residence Promises Scandal And Relevant Topics
The Residence, which debuted on Thursday, March 20 exclusively on Netflix, has earned a glowing Rotten Tomatoes score. From Rhimes' production company Shondaland, the show is a whodunnit set in the White House during a fateful dinner. Led by Uzo Aduba (who plays Cordelia Cupp), the eight-episode series aims to blend Rhimes' mastery of scandal and intrigue into the detective genre, with strong characters to lead the charge and unravel the plot.
At the time of this writing,The Residencedebuted with a 100% rating from criticsonRotten Tomatoes. It is expected that this score will fluctuate as more reviews are added, especially now that the series is on Netflix for others to watch. Currently, it is too early for any audience score to be tabulated, as there are fewer than 50 ratings from viewers.
What This Means For The Residence
Will It Continue To Repeat The Success Rhimes Is Known For?
That the majority ofThe Residence’s first reviews are all positiveoffers good optics for the series' success on the streamer, giving it a chance to join some of Netflix’s best, most revered shows.ScreenRant’s Sarah Little calledThe Residence"an intense, captivating, and delightful ride from its opening moments to its closing scene." Given Rhimes' track record with creating shows with such layered subtext, characters, and relevant topics that not only fit the series but also the zeitgeist surrounding it,The Residenceseeing further success isn’t too much of a stretch.
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A screwball whodunnit at its surface, buta vivid, often entertaining exploration of power, passion, and human nature at its core, the new Netflix seriesis another sharp and effective tool for Rhimes to add to her already potent filmography. Combining all of these withThe Residence’s strong and diverse characters,Rhimes' new series was already set up for success. Now it’ll be interesting to see what viewership it brings in after these glowing reviews.
