The Residence, Netflix, Shondaland and Maira Kalman

Here we are again.  Me sharing with you something miraculous about my favorite Artist, Maira Kalman.  My Son has been encouraging me to watch The Residence on Netflix for weeks.  Last night I finally sat down to watch the first episode.  Within the first minute by jaw dropped!  The opening credits were illustrated and created by Maira!  This article describes her process and how she got the project.

More posts about Maira here. 

Shonda Rhimes is a prolific television producer, writer, and showrunner, best known for creating and producing numerous successful TV series and films. Below is a comprehensive list of her notable works:

Television Series

Created by Shonda Rhimes

• Grey's Anatomy (2005–present) – Medical drama following the lives of surgical interns and doctors.

• Private Practice (2007–2013) – Spin-off of Grey's Anatomy focusing on Dr. Addison Montgomery.

• Scandal (2012–2018) – Political thriller centered on crisis manager Olivia Pope.

• How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) – Legal thriller about a law professor and her students entangled in murder cases.

• The Catch (2016–2017) – Crime drama about a private investigator and her con artist fiancé.

• Still Star-Crossed (2017) – Period drama set after the events of Romeo and Juliet.

• For the People (2018–2019) – Legal drama focusing on young lawyers in the U.S. District Court.

• Bridgerton (2020–present) – Period drama exploring London's high society during the Regency era.

• Inventing Anna (2022) – Limited series based on the true story of con artist Anna Delvey.

• Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023) – Prequel to Bridgerton focusing on Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence.

Produced by Shonda Rhimes

• Off the Map (2011) – Medical drama set in a remote South American clinic.

• Station 19 (2018–2024) – Grey's Anatomy spin-off focusing on Seattle firefighters.

• The Residence (2025) – Upcoming drama set in the White House, exploring the lives of its staff. 

Films

• Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) – Television film about the life of actress Dorothy Dandridge; Rhimes served as a writer.

• Crossroads (2002) – Coming-of-age film starring Britney Spears; Rhimes wrote the screenplay.

• The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) – Romantic comedy sequel; Rhimes contributed as a writer.

Shonda Rhimes's work has significantly influenced modern television, particularly in creating diverse and compelling narratives. Her production company, Shondaland, continues to develop new content across various platforms.

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