The Residence
132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body.
Created by Paul William Davies
On Netflix
A comedic whodunit set in the White House that balances puzzle-box mystery with irreverent humor and an ensemble of suspects.
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.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Residence one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of series.
Is The Residence sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is The Residence scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Residence violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The Residence easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Residence leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Residence, and what each one shares →
Like The Residence
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Residence
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Residence, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Residence, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Residence, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
