The Residence
"132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body."
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.
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.
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- First Aired
- March 20, 2025
- Status
- Canceled
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 304