Three strangers - who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime - suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.Three strangers - who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime - suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.Three strangers - who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime - suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.
- Won 7 Primetime Emmys
- 66 wins & 281 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Only Murders in the Building' delivers mystery, comedy, and strong performances, especially from Steve Martin and Martin Short. Selena Gomez's role is divisive, with mixed opinions on her acting and voice. The writing, pacing, and celebrity cameos receive varied feedback. Season one is well-received, but later seasons face criticism for repetitive plots and weaker writing. The series is praised for its lighthearted tone and main character chemistry, though some find it lacks depth and originality.
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I was actually surprised by how much I liked Only Murders in the Building. There's a reason that both seasons have been nominated and won so many awards. The cast (Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short) and writing is what makes this show so special. Martin and Short play off one another like the legends they are and Gomez is a lot better actress than I expected. The three of them are just so likable and easy to root for in this series. This show was so good and every episode is so entertaining that I binged both seasons over the course of a weekend. It's a murder mystery show that has plenty of twists, turns and laughs. I'm looking forward to season 3 coming out soon. Season 3 should be the best yet with Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep added to the cast. Can't wait!
This show is a joy to watch. It's witty and light-hearted, which is exactly what we need right now. Very reminiscent of Clue.
We all know that Steve Martin and Martin Short can combine to produce comedy gold, but who could have predicted that Steve Martin and Selena Gomez would have such incredible chemistry? Add in the wonderful Nathan Lane and now Sting (!) and after just 3 episodes I am completely hooked.
A well made gentle series, Steve Martin does all the heavy lifting acting wise, Selena Gomez provides a bit of 'young' input and Martin Short some moments of silliness.
The plot is a bit jumbled, but that is intentional to create a bit of mystery, it also has a slightly cartoon feel in the costuming and art direction.
It's not gripping or tense more curious and fun, some of the critiques and scores here are over the top, it's good but not that good. Also the short episodes are annoying, 35 minutes minus the intro and titles is too quick, best to let 2 or 3 episodes build up and then watch the 2 or 3 at one time.
The plot is a bit jumbled, but that is intentional to create a bit of mystery, it also has a slightly cartoon feel in the costuming and art direction.
It's not gripping or tense more curious and fun, some of the critiques and scores here are over the top, it's good but not that good. Also the short episodes are annoying, 35 minutes minus the intro and titles is too quick, best to let 2 or 3 episodes build up and then watch the 2 or 3 at one time.
I previously rated the show an 8, but i have had to lower the rating after season 3. I loved season 1 and 2, but I'm just not enjoying season 3 as much. The main characters seem to have different personalities.
The show in season 1 and 2 was warm, engaging and funny, but a lot of that is lost in season 3 somehow.
I personally don't really like the musical theme of season 3, but others appear to love it.
The reveals are obvious and easily guessed at the beginning, and aren't very interesting/twists.
The writing seems way less serious, as though they know it's a stupid premise so haven't put as much effort into the writing.
Overall I am disappointed with season 3, the ending certainly wasn't worth dragging out 10 episodes for. Would love to see the show carry on, more similarly to season 1.
The show in season 1 and 2 was warm, engaging and funny, but a lot of that is lost in season 3 somehow.
I personally don't really like the musical theme of season 3, but others appear to love it.
The reveals are obvious and easily guessed at the beginning, and aren't very interesting/twists.
The writing seems way less serious, as though they know it's a stupid premise so haven't put as much effort into the writing.
Overall I am disappointed with season 3, the ending certainly wasn't worth dragging out 10 episodes for. Would love to see the show carry on, more similarly to season 1.
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- TriviaNathan Lane (Teddy Dimas) uses American Sign Language (ASL) in most of his Only Murders in the Building scenes with James Caverly, who in real life is deaf. Lane had only six weeks to learn enough ASL for his emotional scenes with his on-screen son in "The Boy from 6B"
- GoofsThe viewer learned in the first episode that CHS lived above Oliver who lived above Mabel, with that elevator scene. BUT the opener has CHS in an apartment on the 7th floor, Oliver on 8th, Mabel on 9th--the reverse order and far below CHS' actual apt floor within the series.
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