The White House

Power, rivalry, scandal, and war collide as three U.S. presidents - and two unforgettable first ladies - shape a fragile nation from inside the walls of a freshly built White House.

Spanning the building’s earliest years, The White House re-examines American history through the lens of its most iconic residence, transforming its four walls into a volatile stage where ambition, betrayal, romance, and rivalry collide behind closed doors. The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes, and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof.

Beginning in 1800 with the White House’s first occupant, President John Adams, the series chronicles the transformation of the White House alongside the birth pains of a divided nation. Familiar figures emerge in striking new ways, revealing stories often too scandalous to make the history books. From Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson to Sally Hemings, Dolley Madison, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, each figure carried secrets that echoed through the halls of the White House, shaping American history from within.