The Residence is an upcoming mystery drama television series created by Paul William Davies for Netflix. Inspired by Kate Andersen Brower, the series revolves around a fictional murder scandal involving the staff of the White House. Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective, arrives on the premises in order to solve a murder which happened during a state dinner. The series is set to launch globally on the streaming platform.
Set in "upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs" of the White House, Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective, arrives on the premise in order to solve a murder. During the investigation, interpersonal conflicts between 157 personnel of the residence start to unfold.