In ‘The Residence’ and ‘Ludwig,’ charming detectives are tapped to resolve a mystery

There’s nothing funny about murder, but it’s a handy device on which to hang a comedy. To be sure, there are those who like their mysteries dark and — ugh — “gritty.” But the tenderhearted like their puzzles too, and the whole rigmarole of eccentric sleuths, colorful suspects and solve-along-at-home stories; for them — and … Read more