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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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The Residence — Season 1

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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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Eric Deggans NPR A superior, genre-blending TV experience. Jun 7, 2025 Full Review 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 Meenakshi R The Hindu The Residence is a binge-worthy series as the viewer is unable to figure out the killer even in the last few minutes of the last episode. That’s how unsolvable it is. The show ends on a high note. Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Emma Stefansky The Daily Beast It’s possible to make this, and make it good, but a must-watch version of The Residence would need to be shorter, sharper, and slicker. As it is, it feels like just another red herring. Jun 10, 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 Read all reviews

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Krystene R. Love Love Love this show & the writing. I can’t get enough of Det. Cordelia Cupp. What a fantastic character. I WANT MORE.! All the character development of everyone was outstanding. Keep these writers please. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Jeffrey A Very clever show with interesting characters. Kept you guessing right until the end! Loved the cadence, the eccentricity of the lead and the slow burn of the finale. Definitely would recommend this one for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Hercules Poirot, Knives Out and the like. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Tiffany J. A refreshing new take. I hope someone picks this series up for more seasons. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review David C. Such a fun watch. Great scope, great lead. Hope season two is in the works! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review TheNewJackie O This isn't a new or inventive detective murder mystery. It's a tongue-in-cheek stereotypical cast of characters played well, paced well and satifying to those that like to make little mental notes of details along the way. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Erin S. This was such a fun murder mystery! It’s nice to have a comedic spin on the traditional heavy drama, and this is an easy rewatch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 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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