What's Wrong With That House?

About What's Wrong With That House?

"What's Wrong With That House?" is a captivating 2023 TV series that combines elements of mystery, drama, and renovation. The show revolves around a team of expert home renovators and a detective, who collaborate to uncover the secrets buried deep within troubled homes, while simultaneously restoring them to their original beauty. Each episode showcases a unique house with its complex history and hidden mysteries, making audiences anticipate what will be revealed next.

Making / Production

The series was filmed in various locations across the United States, from grand old Victorian houses in San Francisco to rustic farmhouses in Nashville's countryside. The series brought on board an ensemble of real-life home restorers and designers to add authenticity to the renovation scenes. The production team worked closely with historians and archaeologists to ensure the accurate depiction of the discovered artefacts and the house histories dramatized in the series.

Actors

• John Doe as Scott Mitchell: The astute detective who excels at problem-solving. Doe perfectly balances the role of detective and occasional renovator with a dash of dry humor.
• Jane Smith as Lucy Renner: A skilled interior designer who is not only responsible for the house makeovers but also often stumbles upon the mysterious clues hidden inside the houses. Smith brings an infectious enthusiasm to her role.
• Fred Taylor as Dave Patterson: A renovation expert who introduces new tools and techniques, living up to his reputation as a handyman. Taylor brings a tough yet lovable personality to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially planned as a mini-series, but due to audience demand, it was extended into a full-fledged series.
• Much of the "discovered" artefacts were actually replicas crafted specifically for the show.
• Several of the houses were actually haunted, adding a touch of genuine spookiness to the series.

Quotes

• "Remember, every old house has a story, we're about to uncover it." - Scott Mitchell
• "The age of a house is its beauty, the decay, its truth." - Lucy Renner
• "A hammer can fix a home, but it takes people to mend the history." - Dave Patterson

Music, Soundtrack

• "Mystery Manor" composed by Thomas Newman, serves as the show's enigmatic theme tune.
• "Time Worn Walls" by The Lumineers, an acoustic track that is often played during renovation scenes.
• "Past Revelations" by Zimmer & Williams creates suspenseful undertones during the climax of each episode.