Only Murders in the Building: Season 1

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Only Murders In The Building: The Sting

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HULU | Season Premiere Date: August 31, 2021

Summary: After a death in their apartment building, fellow tenants Charles (Steve Martin), Mabel (Selena Gomez) and Oliver (Martin Short) discover they share a love for true crime and decide to investigate the case themselves in this comedic murder mystery co-created by John Hoffman and Steve Martin.

Genre(s): Comedy, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Episode 10
Air Date: October 26, 2021
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S1:E9. Double Time
Air Date: October 19, 2021
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S1:E8. Fan Fiction
Air Date: October 12, 2021

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Collider Gregory Lawrence

Aug 23, 2021

It's Edgar Wright meets 30 Rock. It's bold but calm, terrifying but comforting, sad but silly, satirical but empathetic — and it's all of these things served to you by chefs who trust you, because you trust them. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Aug 31, 2021

"Only Murders in the Building" works because it embraces such entrancing details, but even more so because its creators recognize what grants any piece of art the potential to become classic: it's in the marriage of old and new. ... Any show can string together a decent whodunnit, but examining loneliness as a universal mystery is the more captivating concept enriching the three-part harmony wrought by Gomez, Martin and Short's combined performances. Read full review

Kristen Reid

Aug 23, 2021

Though the characters like to complicate things, Only Murders in the Building itself keeps things simple; it’s a pleasant and enjoyable series that’s clearly made with a lot of heart. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Aug 26, 2021

It’s all more a series of chuckles and surprises than farcical big laughs, with only as much melodramatic menace as Woody Allen’s similar “Manhattan Murder Mystery.” But this trio clicks, and everything “Only Murders in the Building” lightly mocks — New York living, New Yorkers, modern “relationships,” podcasters, podcast fanatics, snooty celebrities, snootier wannabes — is funny because we’ve been laughing at this or that for decades. Read full review

Nina Metz

Aug 31, 2021

Their collective sleuthing is focused on unraveling the show’s central mystery, but there’s so much more going on that manages to be deeply, movingly serious. Ultimately “Only Murders in the Building” is an investigation of friendship. And grief. And regret. Read full review

Judy Berman

Aug 30, 2021

It won’t expand your mind or change your life, but it might temporarily lower your blood pressure a few points. Read full review

Chris Vognar

Aug 30, 2021

“Only Murders in the Building” doesn’t have a particularly sharp bite. It’s more silly than funny. But it takes the time to build its characters, and to place their obsession in a cultural context. Read full review

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Satishraiiii

Aug 31, 2021

Absolutely enjoyed the first 3 episodes. Selena was stunning and also the legendary Steve Martin and Martin Short were superbly amazing too.

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Azeezking

Aug 31, 2021

I watched the 3 episodes and it’s so goooood and amazing Selena marty and steve the trio that I never knew I needed Selena’s acting is so wonderful.

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LuissDt

Apr 13, 2022

The wonder of Only Murders in the Building is its charismatic cast, good situations and an applauding script

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Khalid43

Aug 31, 2021

Daily reminder that if you stan justin bieber in 2021 you're either an ugly delusional btch or a mental ill person with low standards in men.

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fussilicious

Sep 1, 2021

I like the chemistry between three actors and how they conceal their lies to each other. I see a lot of strugglings here and excited to see how they untangle things in upcoming episodes

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BrendaFaria

Sep 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The connection between the trio is amazingly good. Gomez stands out among the oldies. Enjoyable to watch.… Expand

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aantik4444

Sep 13, 2021

Starts off well enough with likeable characters and funny-ish jokes. Sadly, it soon descends into silliness bordering on idiocy: I got to the Sting episode and the writing was so bad I couldn't finish it. Why obviously talented actors agree to take part in something so subpar is beyond myStarts off well enough with likeable characters and funny-ish jokes. Sadly, it soon descends into silliness bordering on idiocy: I got to the Sting episode and the writing was so bad I couldn't finish it. Why obviously talented actors agree to take part in something so subpar is beyond my understanding.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 28, 2022
Season 1

76
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 31, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: October 26, 2021
- 10
  S1:E9. Double Time
  Air Date: October 19, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E8. Fan Fiction
  Air Date: October 12, 2021
- 10
  S1:E7. The Boy from 6B
  Air Date: October 5, 2021
- 10
  S1:E6. To Protect And Serve
  Air Date: September 28, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E5. Bae-Port
  Air Date: September 21, 2021