Uzo Aduba leads a star-studded cast in White House mystery series ‘The Residence’

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March 25, 2025

By Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC

Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp in “The Residence.” (Jessica Brooks)

One of TV’s most prolific producers, Shonda Rhimes, is back at the White House, but this time without “Scandal” and Olivia Pope. That doesn’t mean the drama has stopped. It’s just wrapped in a lot of wit and humor.

There’s been a murder at the White House and eccentric detective Cordelia Cupp is on the job to figure out whodunit in the eight-episode Netflix series “The Residence,” starring three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba.

Cordelia Cupp arrives at the White House tasked with solving whether chief usher A.B. Wynter (an impactful Giancarlo Esposito who stepped in for the late Andre Braugher) killed himself or was murdered during a state dinner. The investigation reveals the intricate inner workings of the White House from its head chef to its janitors.

Aduba told NBC News that she appreciated her character’s sharp mind.

“I love her precision,” she said during the 2025 SCAD TV Festival in Atlanta. “I love how she doesn’t miss a beat. She’s really exacting with her words. I think she’s just smart. She sees every detail in the room and is able to put together all the necessary pieces to solve the case.”

NBC has more about the series.

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