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This week (December 10th), Netflix released the first look of their upcoming mystery drama The Residence. Continue reading to learn more about the highly anticipated series and when you can expect to see it.
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. The first look image shared today introduces us to two of those staff members. Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black) stars as Cordelia Cupp, a consulting detective for the Metropolitan Police Department. Known for her wry humor, relentless pursuit of truth, and sharp eye for human behavior, Cupp is the most sought-after detective in the world—and an avid birder to boot. Joining her is Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat) as Special Agent Edwin Park of the FBI, who is tasked with partnering with Cupp during a high-stakes State Dinner. While Park harbors skepticism about Cupp’s unconventional methods, their dynamic promises to be as intriguing as the mystery they seek to unravel.
In addition to Aduba and Park, the series also stars 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., Mary Wiseman and more. The list of guest stars includes Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, Paul Fitzgerald, Barrett Foa, Al Franken, Spencer Garrett, Taran Killam, Julian McMahon, Kylie Minogue, Matt Oberg, and Brett Tucker.
Paul William Davies (Scandal, For the People) created and wrote the series, while also serving as the showrunner. Davies also took on executive producer responsibilities alongside Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. The Shondaland produced series that was inspired by the book The Residence by Kate Andersen Brower will premiere on Netflix March 20th, 2025. The season will consist of eight one hour episodes. Stay tuned for the release of more images and the official trailer, which should be dropping in the very near future.
