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Only Murders in the Building

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
198K
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POPULARITY
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Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
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.
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Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment buil... Read allCharles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.

  • Creators
    • Steve Martin
    • John Hoffman
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Martin Short
    • Selena Gomez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    198K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    54
    15
    • Creators
      • Steve Martin
      • John Hoffman
    • Stars
      • Steve Martin
      • Martin Short
      • Selena Gomez
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 152Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 87 wins & 296 nominations total

    Episodes60

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    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Charles-Haden Savage
    • 2021–2026
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Oliver Putnam
    • 2021–2026
    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Mabel Mora
    • 2021–2026
    Michael Cyril Creighton
    Michael Cyril Creighton
    • Howard Morris
    • 2021–2025
    Jackie Hoffman
    Jackie Hoffman
    • Uma Heller
    • 2021–2025
    Teddy Coluca
    Teddy Coluca
    • Lester
    • 2021–2025
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Ben Glenroy…
    • 2022–2025
    Da'Vine Joy Randolph
    Da'Vine Joy Randolph
    • Detective Donna Williams
    • 2021–2025
    Jayne Houdyshell
    Jayne Houdyshell
    • Bunny Folger
    • 2021–2025
    Amy Ryan
    Amy Ryan
    • Jan Bellows
    • 2021–2024
    Tina Fey
    Tina Fey
    • Cinda Canning
    • 2021–2026
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Vince Fish
    • 2024–2025
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Loretta Durkin
    • 2023–2025
    Vanessa Aspillaga
    Vanessa Aspillaga
    • Ursula
    • 2021–2025
    Ryan Broussard
    Ryan Broussard
    • Will Putnam
    • 2021–2024
    Russell G. Jones
    Russell G. Jones
    • Dr. Grover Stanley
    • 2021–2025
    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Teddy Dimas
    • 2021–2025
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Sazz Pataki
    • 2021–2025
    • Creators
      • Steve Martin
      • John Hoffman
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    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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    8CaitlinRTodd

    A lot of fun!

    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.
    9nidhunmoviebuff

    An immensely bingeable, infectiously funny thrill ride!

    When the initial episodes of 'Only Murders in the Building' started raking in 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, I must confess that I was skeptical that Steve Martin and co could keep up the quirky fun nature of this comedy-thriller series till the last episode.

    But Martin Short, Selena Gomez and him form an unlikely yet rambunctious trio who keep us hooked and entertained till the very last episode of this brilliantly written, infectiously funny series.

    Steve Martin and a fantastic Martin Short star as a pair of geriatric has-been performers who run into a young gild (Gomez) who also happens to be a fellow murder podcast fanatic. How this rag-tag trio come together to solve a strange murder that takes place in their apartment forms the rest of this story.

    Although some comedy-investigative series' have had huge fan bases like Monk (2002-09) and Psych (2006-14) this genre has always been a tightrope walk that most creators shy away from.

    Finding humor in the most unlikeliest of places and filled with unexpected twists and turns and a host of delectable supporting characters, it is no surprise that Steve Martin was also one of the creative geniuses behind the writing of this work.

    Leaving us on a tantalizing knife-edge with a cliffhanger climax, I cannot wait for Season 2. Well worth the 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. An immensely bingeable, suspenseful, laugh riot!

    Highly recommended!
    8Supermanfan-13

    A fun show that knows what it wants to be.

    So I just finished watching Only Murders in the Building and have to say I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I originally had no intent on watching because it looked like a show aimed for people 60+ years old. I was wrong. After seeing all the great reviews and all the award nominations for both seasons I finally gave in and watched it. It's a funny who dun it kind of show. It's about three strangers who all love true crime podcasts and then all of a sudden find themselves making one of their own from a murder in their own building. These three (Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short) start to put together the clues to find the murderer. The series has something for everyone. If you're looking for a show to just have a good time with and keep you entertained then give this a try. It's just a fun show that you can binge over a few days.
    9Staci5280

    Fun and quirky

    This type of lighthearted and quality comedy and show is hugely lacking in this day and age! I am really enjoying this show so far.. I think it Steve Martin and Martin Short are comedic geniuses and the banter throughout was very natural and fun. I was a bit skeptical at first because of the seemingly odd choice to cast Selena with these two classics, but it totally works! 👏
    8Rob1331

    Liked it much more than I thought I would!

    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!

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    • Trivia
      Nathan Lane (Teddy Dimas) uses American Sign Language (ASL) in most of his "Only Murders in the Building" scenes with James Caverly, who is deaf in real life. Lane had only six weeks to learn enough ASL for his emotional scenes with his on-screen son in "The Boy from 6B".
    • Goofs
      The 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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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • OMITB
    • Filming locations
      • The Belnord, 225 West 86th Street, New York City, New York, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • 20th Television
      • 40 Share Productions
      • Another Hoffman Story Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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