Shondaland’s latest whodunit is caught in a streaming deadlock. Despite a 7.8 IMDb rating, viewership plummeted, leaving The Residence dangerously close to the cancellation zone.

The Verdict: 19.8 million views in three weeks. The Hope: Shonda Rhimes’ industry clout and potential Emmy buzz.

Will Netflix gamble on a second season? The future of detective Cordelia remains strictly uncertain.