Director: Jaffar Mahmood, Liza Johnson
Cast: Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs
The Residence is a 2025 American comedy-mystery series set entirely within the White House, following an eccentric detective who must solve a murder among the estate's sprawling staff. Directed by Jaffar Mahmood and Liza Johnson, it stars the acclaimed Uzo Aduba in a scene-stealing lead performance.
What is The Residence about?
When a body turns up inside the White House residential quarters, an unconventional investigator is called in to untangle a web of secrets hidden behind the corridors of power. The series centers on the domestic workers — housekeepers, chefs, butlers, and groundskeepers — whose daily routines intertwine intimately with the First Family's private life. As the detective digs through layers of loyalty, jealousy, and carefully guarded confidences, she discovers that everyone inside those walls has something worth hiding. Each episode peels back another corner of this gilded world, blending sharp comic timing with a genuinely puzzling whodunit at its core.
Cast & crew
Uzo Aduba, celebrated for her Emmy-winning work on Orange Is the New Black, anchors the series with a wildly original comedic-detective performance. Randall Park brings warmth and dry humor as her reluctant partner, while Giancarlo Esposito — best known for Breaking Bad — projects quiet menace as a senior White House official. Susan Kelechi Watson, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, and Ken Marino fill out an ensemble that crackles with personality.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The Residence offers a sharp, entertaining window into American political culture through an unexpected lens — the invisible labor force that keeps the White House running. Iranians living in North America and Europe often navigate questions of belonging, code-switching, and visibility in elite spaces; the show's focus on the staff rather than the politicians gives those themes a wry, relatable edge. The comedy-mystery blend recalls classic ensemble whodunits while keeping the satire grounded in character. With Persian dubbing available, the humor and dialogue translate warmly, making it an ideal watch for the whole family.
Where & how to watch
The Residence streams on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, so you can follow every twist in your preferred language. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN is required, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.