If you’re looking for a new show to binge-watch, this series is getting rave reviews from Netflix viewers who wish the detective series had more seasons coming up
It can be utterly disheartening to finish a series on Netflix or Amazon Prime, only to find yourself in a viewing void until the next big release, but how long can you really wait?
If you’re on the hunt for something new, you’re in luck. This TV detective series on Netflix is garnering high praise from viewers, who wish there were more episodes to devour – but sadly after the first season, it was discontinued. One fan asked: “”Have you already seen this show?” alongside a screenshot of The Residence’s poster.
In a Reddit post, the viewer continued: “I just finished this classic crime/detective TV show yesterday. The premise is super simple: a murder in a locked room – except the room is literally in the White House.
“A very eccentric, Sherlock-style detective named Cordelia gets called in to solve it. On paper, it doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre and it leans a lot on familiar clichés, but the real strength is how the story is told.
“It jumps between different timelines and locations, using a kind of montage structure that keeps it engaging and makes the investigation feel more dynamic than your typical whodunit.
“It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s definitely a fun and well-paced watch.”
The Residence, starring Uzo Aduba from Orange Is The New Black and featuring a guest appearance by Kylie Minogue, boasts a 7.7 out of 10 rating on IMDb and an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
This American mystery comedy-drama TV series was created by Paul William Davies for Netflix.
The series centres around a fictional murder scandal involving White House staff. Produced by Shondaland, the show premiered on March 20, 2025.
It ran for just one season before Netflix axed it, primarily due to hefty production costs versus modest viewership, overshadowed by other hits like Adolescence.
Despite its star-studded cast and impressive White House recreation, the show sadly achieved disappointing ratings which likely sealed its fate.
The programme’s ambitious scale, including an elaborate set, made it costly to produce, and its viewership wasn’t sufficient to justify the investment for a second season.
People on Reddit were fairly complimentary about the series. One person wrote: “Yes it was a fun light treat. Campy and entertaining. I really liked it.”
Another added: “Yeah I really liked it. I wished they made more seasons.” And a third commented: “I loved this show.”