Netflix has canceled a well-receivedShonda Rhimesmystery show. After her extensive success with the ABC seriesGrey’s Anatomy,Scandal,How to Get Away with Murder, andStation 19,Rhimes made a multi-year deal with Netflixand pivoted to the streaming platform, where she has helped create more beloved series in the ever-expanding roster ofShondaland shows.
The most popular of Rhimes' Netflix shows isBridgerton, which is entering its fourth season, and there is aQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyspinoff as well. Rhimes also producedInventing Annafor Netflix, which tells the shocking true story of con artist Anna Delvey. Now,Rhimes' latest Netflix show has been canceled.
The Residence Has Been Canceled
Season 1 Was A Murder Mystery At The White House
The Residencewill not be getting a season 2 on Netflix. The Shondaland show follows the eccentric and observant detectiveCordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba) as she works tosolve a murder that occurs during a state dinner at the White House, and she is assisted by FBI Special Agent Edwin Park (Randall Park). As indicated by its 85% Rotten Tomatoes score,reviews forThe Residencewere overall positive, with the series receiving praise for Aduba’s performance, the comedic approach to the mystery, and the many riveting plot twists.
Deadlinenow reports thatThe Residencehas been canceled after season 1, which first debuted on March 20. In the months since, there were reportedly conversations about how to make season 2 with a smaller budget, but these conversations did not materialize into a renewal.The Residencewas in Netflix’s global Top 10 for four weeks following its premiere.
Our Take On The Residence’s Cancelation
It’s Disappointing Given The Show’s Potential
While I did not enjoy it as much as some past Shondaland shows, includingHow to Get Away with Murder,Scandal, andInventing Anna, I was still hoping thatThe Residenceseason 2would happen. While the case was solved by the end of season 1,there was potential for Cordelia to investigate more cases in a different setting.
The Residenceholds a 7.7 rating on IMDb.
The Residencecould have followed in the steps of an anthology mystery like Rian Johnson’sKnives Outmovies, with each season following Cordelia as she takes on a new case and encounters a new cast of characters. Creator Paul William Davies even hadideas forThe Residenceseason 2, teasing that the story could return to the White House or an entirely new location.
The timing of the show’s release may have contributed to it not receiving the necessary viewership for renewal. One week earlier, on March 13, the limited seriesAdolescencewas released, which dominated Netflix’s streaming chartsand the popular culture conversation at the time, and the dominance was still in full swing whenThe Residencedebuted.
It is always frustrating to see a quality show end prematurely, especially when considering the numerous seasons that previous Shondaland shows have enjoyed.
Since season 1’s investigation was solved, this is fortunately not a case where a show ends on a major cliffhanger that will never be resolved, butthe cancelation ofThe Residenceis still disappointing. It is always frustrating to see a quality show end prematurely, especially when considering the numerous seasons that previous Shondaland shows have enjoyed.
