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Netflix's 'The Residence': Murder Unravels Elegant White House Party

3/31/2025

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In Netflix's captivating new miniseries, The Residence, a seemingly elegant White House dinner party spirals into chaos when chief usher A.B. Wynter is discovered dead. Uzo Aduba shines as Detective Cordelia Capp, using her charm and wit to unravel the mystery. This delightful series pays homage to the detective genre, reminiscent of Only Murders in the Building.

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Story summary

In Netflix's captivating new miniseries, The Residence, a seemingly elegant White House dinner party spirals into chaos when chief usher A.B. Wynter is discovered dead. Uzo Aduba shines as Detective Cordelia Capp, using her charm and wit to unravel the mystery. This delightful series pays homage to the detective genre, reminiscent of Only Murders in the Building.