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The Residence

The Residence

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The Residence

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

2025

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.5(335 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Crime

Mystery

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

shondaland

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

Cordelia Cupp

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

A.B. Wynter

Molly Griggs

Molly Griggs

Lilly Schumacher

Ken Marino

Ken Marino

Harry Hollinger

Randall Park

Randall Park

Edwin Park

Susan Kelechi Watson

Susan Kelechi Watson

Jasmine Haney

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Larry Dokes

Jason Lee

Jason Lee

Tripp Morgan

Edwina Findley

Edwina Findley

Sheila Cannon

Al Mitchell

Al Mitchell

Rollie Bridgewater

Creative team

Created by: Paul William Davies
Showrunner: Paul William Davies
Betsy Beers

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