It was already pretty bad that Netflix had abruptly pulled the plug on its hit 85% RT mystery show, but the cancellation now seems even worse four months after the series’ premiere. Given how Netflix has a long history of suddenly giving up on shows before they can reach their natural conclusion, it is never surprising when the streamer announces a new cancellation.
Owing to this, when Netflix decided to discontinue one of its best murder mystery shows from 2025, it felt more like a frustrating reminder of the streamer’s commitment — or lack thereof — towards original storytelling. The decision to cancel shows is often driven by a set of complex viewership metrics, which sometimes justifies cancellations from a business standpoint.
However, in hindsight, it is hard not to see how Netflix might have made a massive mistake by axing one of its most acclaimed mystery dramas of the year. Only a few days after the show joined the graveyard of prematurely canceled shows, a new development has revealed why Netflix might have acted too soon.
Uzo Aduba’s Emmy Nomination Makes The Residence’s Cancellation More Disappointing
The Show Was Initially Expected To Last For Multiple Seasons
After its premiere on Netflix on March 20, 2025, The Residence garnered rave reviews from viewers and critics and was instantly expected to become the streamer’s next major hit, especially during the awards season. As expected, The Residence not only earned multiple Emmy nominations but also got Uzo Aduba a nomination in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category.
The Residence scored three Emmy nominations:
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series (Uzo Aduba)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode
- Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program
The Residence season 1 has a well-rounded ending that barely leaves any loose threads in its conclusive moments. However, the show was initially planned to follow an anthology approach, where Uzo Aduba’s detective character, Cordelia Cupp, would solve a new murder mystery every season.
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Unfortunately, because of The Residence’s cancellation, viewers will never get to see Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp again. The actress’ Emmy nomination proves that the series was driven by an incredible cast and had ample potential to grow a stronger following with new seasons. Netflix, however, did not give it a second shot despite the acclaim.
Uzo Aduba Deserves Another Great Comedy Show To Lead After The Residence
She Deserves Something That Will Last Longer
Before getting nominated for The Residence, Uzo Aduba won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014 and another one for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2015. Both her previous wins came for her portrayal of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.
Uzo Aduba also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of Shirley Chisholm in Hulu’s Mrs. America.
If The Residence had a longer run on Netflix, it would likely have paved the way for the actress to land more wins and nominations. However, just because the mystery series could not continue beyond its first season does not diminish the recognition Uzo Aduba is rightfully earning for her performance.
Her Emmy nomination further proves that after Orange is the New Black and The Residence, she only deserves to lead another great comedy show that should last far longer than The Residence. Hopefully, Netflix is taking note of her momentum as an actress and will give her even better long-term opportunities in the near future.