I'm doing a bit of research for an upcoming BLOG, and stumbled upon this great behind-the-scenes video about the WRITING on Netflix's "The Residence". It's SO well-written AND... get this, THERE'S ONLY ONE WRITER FOR ALL EIGHT (8) EPISODES! How weird is that? But also - BRILLIANT!
AND it's an ensemble...
AND it's a comedy, as well as a murder mystery...
AND it's a SHONDALAND production!
Ob. SESSED!
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The tone, pacing, and character voices are so consistent. It’s rare to see a murder mystery this playful and emotionally grounded.
And yes to the ensemble! Everyone brings something unique to the story, but it never feels overcrowded. It’s such a feat of structure and character juggling, definitely a great case study for screenwriters looking to balance tone and ensemble arcs.
What blew me away was how the comedy never undercuts the stakes; if anything, it heightens them!
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Totally agree, Ashley Renee Smith ! The comedy just feels like added instruments to the jazz ensemble. And each character is SO unique, I love it! Ooo, I love your wording "playful and emotionally grounded" - spot on!