Hollywood Residential
Hollywood Residential is an American comedy television series created by and starring Adam Paul. It was originally broadcast on the Starz network in the United States. Paul plays Tony King, an aspiring actor who had come up with an idea for a reality show in the style of This Old House in which each episode focused on his making improvements to the home of a Hollywood celebrity. Each episode featured a celebrity playing himself or herself. Recurring themes include Tony's incompetence, his obsession with his ex-wife, and his simultaneous jealousy of and attraction for his co-host, Lila. Tony's ex-wife Rachael was played by Rachael Harris. Adam Paul and Rachael Harris were married in real life and they divorced soon after the initial broadcast of Hollywood Residential.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, looking to escape her past, takes a job as a live-in caretaker for a wealthy recluse in a secluded mansion. However, she soon discovers that her employer is involved in dangerous criminal activities, and her own life is put in jeopardy as she becomes entangled in his dark world.
Critical Reception
Hollywood Residential received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others criticized its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable thriller, but it did not achieve widespread acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- Presents a compelling, albeit familiar, thriller narrative.
- Features strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Estella Warren.
- Suffers from a somewhat predictable storyline and occasional pacing issues.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hollywood Residential is not widely documented through aggregated Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, doubling for the glamorous (and sometimes ominous) Hollywood Hills.
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