Netflix needs to take a better look at what it cancels indiscriminately, because in the end, what happens happens. And it is that actress Uzo Aduba has been nominated for the 2025 Emmy for Best Comedy Actress for her role in La Residencia, a series that blends mystery with humor and has generated excitement among viewers. However, this nomination comes amid controversy, as Netflix decided to cancel the series after just one season, which has sparked discussions about the possibility that Aduba’s nomination could influence a reconsideration of the platform’s decision.
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In The Residence, Aduba plays Detective Cordelia Cupp, presented as “the best detective in the world.” The plot centers around the murder of the chief of ceremonies A.B. Wynter, a character played by Giancarlo Esposito, during a State dinner at the White House. This series was conceived as an anthology, where Cupp would solve a different case each season. Despite featuring a stellar cast that includes Randall Park and Susan Kelechi Watson, the series failed to secure its continuation on Netflix.
This is not the first time Aduba has received recognition at the Emmys; she has won the award three times before and this would be her fourth nomination, a sign of her versatility as an actress in different genres. Social media has been flooded with comments about her performance, and fans of the series are wondering if the nomination could play a role in reopening the dialogue about its cancellation.
Historically, some canceled Netflix series have received Emmy nominations, such as GLOW and The OA, which has sparked public interest in reviving such productions. Meanwhile, fans of La Residencia can continue enjoying the series on the platform. Who knows if there will be more!