While “The Residence” on Netflix is off to a dreadfully dull start (bird watching and constant worship of a protagonist we’re not familiar with, is not a good time) there is a fun casting that is likely the reason you’re here.

Yes, that’s Bronson Pinchot aka Balki Bartokomous from Perfect Strangers working in the kitchen.

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He plays Didier Gotthard, who makes a humorous first impression when the question of who can use table side fire for dinner, brings up an aggressive debate in the kitchen.

And of course, Perfect Strangers was one of the ABC TGIF OGs from the late 80s that cemented the network in the driver’s seat of the evening for many years, among other shows like Full House, Step by Step, and the eventual Perfect Strangers spin off, Family Matters, which gave us Steve Urkel.

A couple of episodes in and this is the only subject I’ve decided to crack my laptop for. I don’t know Cordelia Cupp and I wish “The Residence” would give me a reason to root for her.

But hey, Balki. Right?

Did you recognize Balki? Let me know in the comments.

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