The Residence is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Paul William Davies. Inspired by the 2015 book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower, the Netflix series is set mainly in the White House, and it follows eccentric but brilliant detective Cordelia Cupp as she investigates a murder that happened during a state dinner. The Residence stars Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Edwina Findley, Randall Park, Molly Griggs, Spencer Garrett, and Mary Wiseman. So, if you loved the thrilling murder mystery, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in The Residence, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Afterparty (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On)
The Afterparty is a murder mystery comedy anthology series created by Christopher Miller. The first season of the Apple TV+ series follows Detective Danner as she investigates a murder at an after-party at a high school reunion. She asks every guest, aka suspect, about their point-of-view of the night. The Afterparty stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, John Cho, and Ken Jeong.
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series is set in an upscale apartment building in New York City, and it follows a trio of strangers who are united because of their obsession with true crime. When a murder occurs in their building, they decide to investigate it and make a podcast. Only Murders in the Building stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, Amy Ryan, Cara Delevingne, and Adina Verson.
Death and Other Details (Hulu)
Death and Other Details is a murder mystery drama series created by Heidi Cole McAdams and Mike Weiss. The Hulu series is set on a luxury cruise liner, and it follows Imogene Scott, who finds herself being blamed for a locked-room murder because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Imogen’s only way to save herself is to partner up with the world’s greatest detective, Rufus Cotesworth, whom she despises. Death and Other Details stars Violett Beane, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Hugo Diego Garcia, Linda Emond, and Mandy Patinkin.
A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu)
A Murder at the End of the World is a psychological murder mystery thriller drama series created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The FX series revolves around amateur detective Darby Hart and eight other guests as they are invited to an isolated Arctic retreat in Iceland by a reclusive billionaire. When one of the guests mysteriously dies, it’s up to Darby to solve the case. A Murder at the End of the World stars Emma Corrin, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, Raúl Esparza, Jermaine Fowler, Ryan J. Haddad, and Pegah Ferydoni.
Poker Face (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Poker Face is a murder mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Rian Johnson. The Peacock series is a case-of-the-week murder mystery series, and it follows Charlie Cale, a casino worker on the run who has the ability to tell if people are lying or not. During her journey, she comes across various crimes that she has to solve. Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Helberg, Adrien Brody, Dascha Polanco, Noah Segan, Ron Perlman, and Hong Chau.
Bored to Death (Max & Buy on Prime Video)
Bored to Death is a detective mystery comedy-drama series created by Jonathan Ames. The HBO series follows Jonathan Ames, a bored writer in Brooklyn, New York City, as he begins moonlighting as an unlicensed private detective with the help of his best friend and boss. Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, and Heather Burns.
Bodkin (Netflix)
Bodkin is a dark comedy mystery thriller series created by Jez Scharf. The Netflix series follows Gilbert Power, an American podcaster who teams up with Dublin-born Dubheasa “Dove” Maloney, an investigative journalist from London and an aspiring journalist, to travel to Bodkin and investigate the disappearance of three people, who disappeared several decades ago during the Samhain celebration. Bodkin stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara, David Wilmot, and Chris Walley.
Based on a True Story (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Based on a True Story is a dark comedy murder mystery thriller series created by Craig Rosenberg. The Peacock series follows Ava and Nathan Bartlett, a middle-aged pregnant couple struggling financially obsessed with true crime. They soon find themselves with an opportunity to monetize America’s obsession with true crime. Based on a True Story stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, and Natalia Dyer.
Agatha Christie: Poirot (Britbox, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Agatha Christie: Poirot is a British murder mystery drama series created by Clive Exton. Based on the Hercule Poirot stories by Agatha Christie, the ITV series follows renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who gets embroiled in various murder mysteries, but he always finds the right culprit because of his dedication to finding the truth. Agatha Christie: Poirot stars David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Pauline Moran, and Philip Jackson.
Murder Is Easy (Britbox)
Murder Is Easy is a British mystery thriller drama series created by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre. Based on the 1939 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie, the BBC One series is set in 1954, and it follows Luke Fitzwilliam, a Nigerian attaché on his way to Whitehall to get a job. On his way he meets an elderly woman who tells him about a serial killer terrorizing people in her village, Luke decides to find the killer. Murder Is Easy stars David Jonsson, Penelope Wilton, Morfydd Clark, Sinead Matthews, Tom Riley, Douglas Henshall, Mathew Baynton, and Mark Bonnar.