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What is The Residence about?

In The Residence, Uzo Aduba plays Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective tasked with solving a murder that took place during a state dinner at the White House. Now she's just up against 132 rooms and 157 suspects from around the world as she tries to find the killer.

And according to one X user, "Ever since I saw Knives Out, I’ve looked for shows/movies that give me the same thrill. Just finished the first episode….found it." Whoa!

Where can I stream The Residence?

The Residence is streaming on Netflix now!

Who's in the Residence?

The Residence cast features some iconic names alongside Uzo Aduba. Here's the breakdown of the cast and characters!

• Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp: a detective working with the Metropolitan Police Department.
• Giancarlo Esposito as A. B. Wynter: Chief Usher at the White House.
• Susan Kelechi Watson as Jasmine Haney: an Assistant Usher at the White House.
• Paul Fitzgerald as Perry Morgan: President of the United States.
• Jason Lee as Tripp Morgan: President Morgan's brother.
• Ken Marino as Harry Hollinger: President Morgan's chief adviser.
• Edwina Findley as Sheila Cannon: a butler working at the White House.
• Randall Park as Edwin Park: FBI Special Agent.
• Molly Griggs as Lilly Schumacher: President Morgan's social secretary.
• Al Mitchell as Rollie Bridgewater: Head Butler at the White House.
• Dan Perrault as Colin Trask: Secret Service Head of the Presidential Detail.
• Spencer Garrett as Wally Glick: the FBI director.
• Bronson Pinchot as Didier Gotthard: White House Executive Pastry Chef.
• Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Larry Dokes: MPD's Chief of Police.
• Mary Wiseman as Marvella: the White House's Executive Chef.

How many episodes of The Residence are there?

There are 8 episodes of The Residence in total, all of which premiered on Netflix on March 20, 2025. Here's the full list of The Residence episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1: "The Fall of the House of Usher"
• Season 1, Episode 2: "Dial M for Murder"
• Season 1, Episode 3: "Knives Out"
• Season 1, Episode 4: "The Last of Sheila"
• Season 1, Episode 5: "The Trouble with Harry"
• Season 1, Episode 6: "The Third Man"
• Season 1, Episode 7: "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb"
• Season 1, Episode 8: "The Mystery of the Yellow Room"

Did The Residence film in the real White House?

The Residence might take place at the White House, but the TV show filmed on a very realistic set on Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, rather than inside the real mansion.

“The set was not only a replica of the house itself, but also measurement-wise equivalent to what is absolutely already there,” actor GiancarloEsposito told Tudum. “And I’ve been in the real White House, so I know what it looks like. It just deepened my performance to feel like I was in the real place.”

Who was the killer on The Residence?

By The Residence ending, we learn that Lilly Schumacher, President Morgan's social secretary, is responsible for A.B.'s death. I'm still surprised!

1. Adolescence

13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for the murder of a girl who goes to his school — and the crime drama's gone viral for the fact each episode is done in one shot.

Adolescence stars Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, and Erin Doherty.

2. The Residence

Netflix's newest show is a whodunnit set at a White House state dinner, and it's so bingeable X users are saying it gives them the thrill of the first Knives Out movie. That's a pretty high standard!

The Residence stars Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Mary Wiseman.

3. Bert Kreischer Lucky

Bert Kreischer's new standup special shows off just how lucky he is (including Snoop Dogg's best parenting advice, because why not?)

Bert Kreischer's Lucky is hosted by Bert Kreischer.

4. Temptation Island

This Netflix Top 10 show is a reality series that sees four couples put their love to the test by living with a group of singles. And it'll make or break these relationships.

The original Temptation Island couples include Alexa and Lino, Shanté and Brion, Tyler and Tayler, and Ashley and Grant.

5. Running Point

In Running Point, Isla's in for the ride of a lifetime when she becomes the President of the LA Waves basketball team — and has to prove she works as hard as she plays.

Running Point stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, and Dane DiLiegro.

6. The Walking Dead: Dead City

This Walking Dead sequel series has cracked the Netflix Top 10 and for good reason. Fans can't get enough of the show, which reunites Maggie and Negan as they make their way into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan.

The Walking Dead: Dead City stars Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Gaius Charles, Željko Ivanek, and Mahina Napoleon.

7. Wolf King

This fantasy epic follows Drew Ferran, who learns he's the last Werewolf in his family line and that it's up to him to reclaim the throne from the Werelords.

Wolf King stars Ceallach Spellman, Louis Landau, David Yip, Kim Adis, Peter Serafinowicz, Kate Fleetwood, Nina Barker Francis, and Kobna Holdbrook Smith.

8. Zero Day

After a cyber attack leads to a slew of disasters around the country, former President George Mullen joins Zero Day's top secret investigation.

Zero Day stars Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplin, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, Connie Britton, and Angela Bassett.

9. Beauty in Black

Kimmie is coming to terms with the fact her mom kicked her out when her paths cross with the successful Mallory, and both their lives change.

Beauty in Black stars Taylor Polidore Williams, Amber Reign Smith, Crystle Stewart, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, Steven G. Norfleet, Julian Horton, Terrell Carter, Shannon Wallace, Bryan Tanaka, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tamera “Tee” Kissen, Ursula O. Robinson, Ashley Versher, and George Middlebrook.

10. American Murder: Gabby Petito

This Netflix Top 10 true crime documentary chronicles the final days of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old Instagram influencer killed by her fiancé Brian Laundrie.

American Murder: Gabby Petito is directed and executive produced by Julia Willoughby Nason and Michael Gasparro.

1. Paloma

Campbell "Pookie" Puckett and her husband, Jett Puckett, have taken the social media world by storm with their seemingly picture-perfect romance and lavish lifestyle.

In November 2024, the influencer couple welcomed their daughter, Paloma, into the world after creating a lot of anticipatory hype surrounding their name choice.

Paloma has Spanish and Italian roots and is derived from Latin. It means "dove," in addition to "pigeon" and "butterfly." Those familiar with Greek mythology may recognize doves as symbols of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

2. Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett

Jason Kelce, who spent 13 years playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Kylie Kelce, faced some backlash for the gender-neutral names they chose for their three daughters.

However, gender-neutral monikers are more popular than ever before. And now that the couple has a fourth daughter on the way, they reportedly plan to continue the name trend in their family.

3. Riot

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made waves in 2023 when they named their second child Riot. The bold, unconventional pick fits right in with the couple's trend of sticking to "R" names, as Rihanna's full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, and A$AP Rocky's is Rakim Athelaston Mayers.

Beyond its personal significance, the name Riot carries a strong, rebellious energy. It definitely reflects both artists' fearless approach when it comes to both music and fashion.

4. Winnie

When Jimmy Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, had their first daughter in 2013, they chose a somewhat unique name with a lot of personal meaning: Winnie. Welsh in origin, it means "gentle friend" or "friend of peace."

Specifically for the couple, though, it's a tribute to Lake Winnipesaukee, the picturesque New Hampshire lake where they got engaged. Plus, Jimmy added the name made even more sense since they viewed Winnie as a "win" in their life.

5. Grace Warrior

Everyone remembers Steve Irwin as the fearless "Crocodile Hunter" who tragically died in late 2006. More recently, his daughter, Bindi Irwin, welcomed a little girl of her own into the world in 2021 and named her Grace Warrior.

While Grace may be a more common name, meaning "favor" or "blessing," Warrior was a more unusual choice with a sentimental intent.

"Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior," Bindi shared on Instagram.

6. River Rose and Remington

Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, chose two distinctive names for their girl and boy: River Rose, born in 2014, and Remington Alexander, born in 2016.

With British roots and a whimsical feel, River is a gender-neutral pick that means "a flowing body of water." It was traditionally used more frequently for boys, but Kelly changed that trend.

Meanwhile, Remington is also British in origin and started as a surname, translating to "settlement by the boundary stream." Perhaps Kelly chose this sibling combination because both River and Remington begin with "R" and have connections to water.

7. Elsie Otter

When Zooey Deschanel and her then-husband Jacob Pechenik had their daughter in 2015, they chose a name that was both classic and quirky: Elsie Otter.

While Elsie is a timeless choice of Hebrew origin, which means "pledged to God," the addition of Otter gives it a more playful twist. During an appearance on TODAY, Zooey explained their reasoning behind it.

"We just really liked the name Elsie, and then we both love otters because they're so sweet and also smart," she detailed.

"They use tools, they keep their favorite tools, they hold hands while they sleep; there are so many amazing things about otters. They're wonderful animals."

8. Luai

Finally, in 2023, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, named their Dubai-born son Luai. It's Arabic in origin and means "protector" or "shield," but it remains a rare pick in the U.S.

Luay, a more common variation of this name, was only given to eight boys born in the U.S. in 2022.