The Residence
Mar 26, 2025•20 min•Ep. 2039
Summary
The hosts and critic discuss Netflix's 'The Residence,' a comedic whodunit set in the White House. They praise Uzo Aduba's performance, the clever casting, and the show's embrace of the genre's traditions. The conversation explores the show's balance of humor, mystery, and its approach to politics, while touching on the strengths and minor pacing issues in the final episode.Episode description
In the new Netflix series The Residence, a dead body shows up in an awkward location: the White House. A sprawling list of suspects try to outsmart a brilliant detective played by Uzo Aduba. She's joined by a cast that includes Giancarlo Esposito, Ken Marino, Randall Park, Kylie Minogue, and many others.
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