“Only Murders in the Building” Renewed for Season 5
Exciting news for fans of the hit mystery comedy series, “Only Murders in the Building” has officially been renewed for a fifth season on Hulu. The upcoming season will once again consist of 10 episodes, following the same format as previous seasons. The announcement of the renewal comes shortly after the premiere of Season 4, which began airing on August 27 and is set to conclude on October 29.
In Season 5, viewers can expect the beloved trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez to embark on a thrilling journey to Los Angeles. The trio finds themselves caught up in a whirlwind when a movie studio expresses interest in turning their podcast into a feature film. Meanwhile, they are also determined to crack the case of the murder of Sazz Pataki, portrayed by Jane Lynch, who was Martin’s character’s former stunt double.
The star-studded cast for Season 4 includes acclaimed actors such as Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon.
“Only Murders in the Building” was co-created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, who also serve as executive producers alongside Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal. Hoffman takes on the role of showrunner for the series, with 20th Television serving as the studio behind the production.
The show has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base since its debut. Most notably, Season 3 received an impressive 21 Emmy nominations, including recognition for the outstanding performances of Martin, Short, and Gomez in their respective roles.
With all four seasons maintaining a remarkable 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, “Only Murders in the Building” continues to captivate audiences with its engaging storyline and star-studded cast. In a review of Season 4 for Variety, Alison Herman praised the show’s evolution, stating, “This latest batch of suspects brings even bigger personalities and more famous faces, adding to the show’s escalating absurdity.”