While the show is based on the format of the Russian series Interny , it successfully adapted the humor and social dynamics to fit a Lithuanian cultural context , making it feel authentic to local viewers. What to Expect
The biggest challenge facing "Rezidentai 1 Sezonas" was the inevitable comparison to the original. The 1980s Rezidentai is considered a cult classic, with lines quoted by heart by many Lithuanians. The reboot had to balance paying homage to these roots without becoming a parody of itself. The writers attempted to walk this line by retaining the character archetypes of the original but placing them in modern scenarios. Rezidentai 1 Sezonas