The Residence (2025)
TV series · Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Stream it, ifif you enjoy theatrical, eccentric whodunits and do not mind a short-lived, single-season investigation.
A quirky, stylized whodunit that balances a classic murder mystery structure with eccentric character comedy. It is a playful and engaging watch for fans of "Knives Out" style puzzles set against a high-profile political backdrop.
What it is about
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.
Trailer
What The Residence is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
This series adopts a highly stylised, theatrical approach to the classic murder mystery. It moves with a brisk, playful energy, contrasting the gravity of the White House setting with absurd character beats and sharp-tongued dialogue. The tension stems less from physical danger and more from the mounting pressure of a high-stakes puzzle being solved in real-time under the glare of intense political scrutiny.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is designed for viewers who enjoy the flamboyant "detective as a genius outlier" trope and polished, colourful production design. Those seeking a gritty or realistic portrayal of Washington D.C. politics will find this far too whimsical and heightened. A significant caveat is its cancellation; whilst the central mystery provides a resolution, the broader narrative potential of the cast is left unexplored.
The right evening for it
This is ideal for a weekend binge-watch when you want something clever but fundamentally lighthearted. It suits an evening where you want to play along with the clues without the emotional weight of a dark or depressing crime drama.
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Teaser
Teaser · Official Teaser
How The Residence leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling entertained by the intellectual acrobatics and vibrant performances. It leaves a lingering sense of satisfaction from a solved puzzle, mixed with the minor frustration of a premature ending.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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Behind the Scenes · Inside the Story
The Residence soundtrack
Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
Questions people ask
- Is The Residence a funny series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny, with a tense streak. A quirky, stylized whodunit that balances a classic murder mystery structure with eccentric character comedy. It is a playful and engaging watch for fans of "Knives Out" style puzzles set against a high-profile political backdrop.
- How many seasons of The Residence are there?
- 1 season and 8 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch The Residence in the UK?
- In the UK, The Residence is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for The Residence?
- The music for The Residence is by Mark Mothersbaugh.
- Is The Residence worth watching?
- It depends: if you enjoy theatrical, eccentric whodunits and do not mind a short-lived, single-season investigation. IMDb users rate it 7.7 out of 10 from 60,888 votes and TMDB users 7.5.
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