“The Residence” is currently the second most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The new mystery drama was inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s 2015 bestseller “The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House.” Starring Uzo Aduba, the show follows an eccentric detective as she investigates a murder at the White House during a state dinner.
Produced by Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland, “The Residence” premiered on March 20 with the simultaneous release of all eight episodes. The cast also includes Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Edwina Findley and Randall Park.
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The most popular series on Hulu is the new limited series “Good American Family.”
Based on the story of Ukrainian-born orphan Natalia Grace, the drama depicts the child’s adoption and subsequent abandonment by her new American parents, who accused her of being an adult impersonating a young girl. “Good American Family,” which premiered on March 19, stars Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid.
“A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” is one of the most popular shows on Max at the moment.
The Investigation Discovery docuseries explores the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found dead in a snowbank under mysterious circumstances. More specifically, the five-episode series dives into the controversial trial of O’Keefe’s girlfriend Karen Read, who was accused of his murder.
Another true crime-focused series premiered on Paramount+ on March 20.
“Happy Face” is an adaptation of Melissa Moore’s podcast “Happy Face” and 2009 memoir “Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter.” Starring Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid, the drama debuted with the release of the first two episodes. The subsequent six will drop on Thursdays until May 1.
The South Korean zombie rom-com (or “zom-com”) series “Newtopia” is currently trending on Amazon Prime Video.
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The show revolves around a recently broken up couple finding their way back together amid a zombie apocalypse. Blackpink singer Jisoo stars alongside Park Jeong-min.