Netflix Unveils Teaser for Shondaland’s White House Murder Mystery 'The Residence'

The eight-episode series starring Uzo Aduba as a detective premieres March 20 and is inspired by life inside the White House.

Netflix's upcoming series 'The Residence,' created by Shondaland, is set to premiere on March 20, 2025.
The show stars Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, a detective investigating a murder at the White House during a state dinner.
Described as a 'screwball whodunnit,' the series features 132 rooms, 157 suspects, and a chaotic investigation filled with political intrigue and hidden secrets.
The series is inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book 'The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House,' though it is not a direct adaptation.
Giancarlo Esposito joined the cast following the passing of Andre Braugher, with the ensemble also including Randall Park, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Jason Lee.