The Residence
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The Residence

"132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body."

7.5
Yr 2025
Status Canceled
Comedy Crime Mystery
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Series Brief

Overview

A brilliant, eccentric detective must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for Netflix's White House murder mystery series "The Residence" was divided, though it leaned generally positive. Enthusiastic reviewers praised the Uzo Aduba-led whodunit as a fun, fast-paced, and joyful piece of Shondaland entertainment. Outlets highlighting its charm commended the series for offering an engaging, lighthearted spin on traditional Agatha Christie-style locked-room mysteries, labeling it an addictive and satisfying piece of TV escapism.

Conversely, negative reviews argued that the show's ambitious premise fell flat under the weight of its own narrative chaos. Detractors pointed out that the series felt overly crowded with characters, timelines, and subplots, ultimately describing it as a convoluted or half-baked effort that failed to stick the landing despite its promising setup.

“a very happy experience all round – moreish, bingeable, a complete tonic”

“a comedy of manners and murder that nails scintillating satire to the White House walls”

“a series that aims for sharp and propulsive, but lacks the followthrough to pull it off”

“a boring, half-baked drama”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • UK • CA
Netflix Standard with Ads
CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

The Residence maneuvers through the halls of the White House with a tone that balances sharp detective work and genuine compassion. Rather than leaning into the frantic tropes of a typical whodunit, the series maintains a dignified atmosphere even as it picks apart the secrets of a state dinner guest list. It operates as a dramedy that finds its footing by taking the gravity of its setting as seriously as the humor embedded in the investigation.

Uzo Aduba leads a cast that navigates the intersection of power and vulnerability. The mystery remains introspective, focusing on the character dynamics between staff and high-profile guests rather than simple procedural payoffs. By pairing the tension of a murder with a thoughtful look at those serving in the executive residence, the show frames a familiar genre in a distinctively thoughtful light.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 18
Longest run 16 eps
Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba
as Cordelia Cupp
8 episodes
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
as A.B. Wynter
8 episodes
Molly Griggs
Molly Griggs
as Lilly Schumacher
8 episodes
Ken Marino
Ken Marino
as Harry Hollinger
8 episodes
Randall Park
Randall Park
as Edwin Park
8 episodes
Susan Kelechi Watson
Susan Kelechi Watson
as Jasmine Haney
8 episodes
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
as Larry Dokes
8 episodes
Jason Lee
Jason Lee
as Tripp Morgan
8 episodes
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Edwina Findley as Sheila Cannon 8 episodes Al Mitchell as Rollie Bridgewater 8 episodes Dan Perrault as Colin Trask 8 episodes Bronson Pinchot as Didier Gotthard 8 episodes Julieth Restrepo as Elsyie Chayle 8 episodes Mel Rodriguez as Bruce Geller 8 episodes Mary Wiseman as Marvella 8 episodes Barrett Foa as Elliot Morgan 16 episodes Eliza Coupe as Margery Bay Bix 7 episodes Jane Curtin as Nan Cox 6 episodes Izzy Diaz as Eddie Gomez 6 episodes Paul Fitzgerald as Perry Morgan 7 episodes Al Franken as Aaron Filkins 7 episodes Andrew Friedman as Irv Samuelson 5 episodes Spencer Garrett as Wally Glick 7 episodes Timothy Hornor as Patrick Doumbe 5 episodes Juliette Jeffers as Angie Huggins 8 episodes Julian McMahon as Stephen Roos 6 episodes Kylie Minogue as Kylie Minogue 6 episodes Sumalee Montano as Dana Hammond 6 episodes Brett Tucker as David Rylance 6 episodes James Babson as Daryl Armogeda 5 episodes Soledad Campos as Sylvia Banks 3 episodes Catherine Carlen as Kim Abkin 3 episodes Justin Ellis-Johnson as Hugh Jackman 5 episodes Roslyn Gentle as Rachel Middlekauff 4 episodes Chris Grace as Duane Ladage 7 episodes J.D. Hall as George McCutcheon / Doorman 8 episodes Emanuel Loarca as Line Cook 1 episode Nathan Lovejoy as Alden Tamridge 4 episodes Anna Rajo as Anna Rausch 4 episodes Tristan Turner as Miles Gordon 7 episodes Aubrey Wakeling as Walpole Bing 5 episodes Jodi Bianca Wise as Melody Roos 6 episodes Paul Witten as Jeffrey Hewes 3 episodes Keiko Agena as Liz Hollenbeck 3 episodes Rebecca Field as Emily Mackil 4 episodes Sonya Leslie as Christy Vail 3 episodes Matt Oberg as Nick Simms 4 episodes Ben Bigler as Tapping Hugh Jackman 1 episode Will Dixon as Peter Paris 2 episodes Devika Parikh as Rosalind Chace 6 episodes Susan Pingleton as Woman in her 60's 1 episode Ben Prendergast as Voice of Hugh Jackman 3 episodes Stan Sellers as George McCutcheon / Houseman 4 episodes Michael Anthony Spady as George McCutcheon / Plumber 3 episodes Jose Yenque as Chuy Ornelas 3 episodes Taran Killam as St. Pierre 4 episodes Paul William Davies as Calvin Coolidge 1 episode Tara Karsian as Anne Dodge 1 episode Cinda Adams as Ms. Guss 1 episode Marshel Adams as Cupp's Mother 1 episode Ito Aghayere as Voice of Aimee Cupp 1 episode Ca'Ron Jaden Coleman as Ansel 1 episode Skylar Ebron as Young Cupp 1 episode Jeremiah Felder as Vusi Nhlapho 3 episodes Reagan Joi Grant as Young Aimee 1 episode Dana Bash as Dana Bash 1 episode Ryan Farrell as Lorenzo Motta 2 episodes Alexandra Siegel as Valentina Motta 2 episodes Kevin Garbee as Oliver Root 1 episode Andrew Hwang as Doctor Robert Kay 1 episode Quin Walters as Sydney Nhlapho 2 episodes Jess Darrow as Nohelia 1 episode Jake Tapper as Jake Tapper 1 episode Tempany Deckert as Australian #2 1 episode Ryan Gibson as Australian #3 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Art Direction
Katrina Sainz Shannon Walsh
Creator
Paul William Davies
Executive Producer
Paul William Davies Shonda Rhimes Betsy Beers
Writer
Paul William Davies
Director
Jaffar Mahmood Liza Johnson
Book
Kate Andersen Brower
Supervising Art Director
A. Todd Holland
Production Design
François Audouy
Foley Artist
Mitchell Kohen
First Assistant Director
Linda Brachman
Set Decoration
Halina Siwolop
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Nelson
Visual Effects Producer
Tesa Kubicek
Stunt Coordinator
Shauna Duggins
Costume Design
Lyn Paolo
Set Designer
Elsa Mayuri
Casting
Meredith Tucker
Original Music Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh
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Keywords

detective based on novel or book the white house anthology murder whodunit dramedy murder mystery depressing cliché
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Details

First Aired
March 20, 2025
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
341