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Season 1 – The Residence

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132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world's most famous mansion.
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Critics Consensus

The Residence situates itself in the White House for a lighthearted murder mystery that won't tax the brain, but Uzo Aduba's eccentric sleuth brings a welcome level of sophistication to proceedings.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian The Residence is a delightful, sometimes breathless romp, despite a few longueurs along its somewhat frantic journey... Apr 21, 2025 Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) What Knives Out owes implicitly to Agatha Christie or The Last of Sheila, The Residence would rather point out explicitly. Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News If cozy mysteries featuring a kooky but likable ace detective are your cup of tea, you’ll thoroughly enjoy Cupp and company. Rated: 3/4 Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass I truly believe a star has been born in the Netflix TV-MA rated series “The Residence” starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp a consultant with the Metropolitan Police Department! Rated: 4/4 May 5, 2025 Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier At eight episodes, it’s two episodes too long. Nevertheless, this is pure pleasure and lots of fun. Each actor, no matter how small the role, is a standout. Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Tara Ariano Cracked I assume producers only decided it was a comedy after they had made it; otherwise, I can’t explain why there aren’t any jokes. Rated: D Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gene O I found The Residence to be more that a little bit boring. Too many of the characters were annoying, scenes where they were talking, more like ranting, went on way to long. Its probably just me but it seemed like some of the actors were so enamored with the character that they were playing that they over acted in every scene they were in. The Residence is no Knives Out and not my cup 'o tea! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Stefan P If you ever want to hate some perfectly good actors, hate the entire mystery genre, and hate yourself for watching, by all means check out The Residence. The final hour and a half long nonstop, drivel-filled denoument alone will make you loath reality itself. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Irsa K I like how long dragged it was. Full of actual plot twists and surprises. Loved the acting and the way it was filmed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Nicole Y Took a bit to get there but the writers had to a lot of pipe. Then it became a delightful whodunit! Awesome cast too, love Jane Curtain!! I’m sure it’ll get some kinda nod come awards season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Molly P Very fun "American" whodunit! We don't have many old manor houses or brilliant little old ladies/self absorbed but genius Belgians...and so the setting of the White House and the bird watching, eccentric detective were familiar but also refreshing! More please Netflix. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Dominika J I started watching this a while on a trip in Hawaii because it reminded me of my mom and her never-ending love of Agatha Christie... And it was so funny and rewarding and full of intriguing characters and yes very much Agatha Christie but the lead actress is phenomenal and her supporting cast are intriguing as well... The neurotic obsession with birding is also highly entertaining for me Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Paul William Davies

Creator

Jaffar Mahmood

Director

Betsy Beers

Executive Producer

Liza Johnson

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Fall of the House of Usher At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious White House death and the brilliant detective hired to crack the case -- begins to unfold. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 20, 2025 Dial M for Murder From celebrities and cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 20, 2025 Knives Out Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Last of Sheila Irrepressible butler Sheila rises from Waffle House to the White House; but her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Trouble With Harry A surprise tip points Cordelia to three of the President's lesser-known housemates, his brother Tripp, his mother-in-law Nan and his top advisor, Harry. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Third Man As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown; in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the liked employee in the residence; but Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 20, 2025 The Mystery of the Yellow Room As the clock ticks down on her investigation, Cordelia is ready to reveal the murderer in the residence, even if she has to do it on the fly. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jaffar Mahmood, Liza Johnson
Creator
Paul William Davies
Executive Producer
Betsy Beers
Network
Netflix
Genre
Crime, Drama, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 20, 2025
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