A cozy, autumnal mystery woven with warm melancholy, where three lonely souls find connection through a shared obsession, painting a vibrant, funny, and surprisingly deep portrait of friendship in the heart of New York City.

Only Murders in the Building

"The building always wins."

31 August 2021 — 07 October 2025 United States of America 5 season 50 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (1,948)

Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman

Crime Comedy Mystery

Intergenerational Friendship and Found Family Loneliness and Connection The Ethics of True Crime Past Trauma and Hidden Secrets

Only Murders in the Building - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Steve Martin's wife, Anne Stringfield, makes a brief cameo.

In Season 1, Episode 9, "Double Time," Anne Stringfield appears as a makeup artist working on Charles's stunt double, Sazz Pataki. This inside joke adds a personal touch to the show for longtime fans of Martin.

Celebrity Residents

Each season features a real-life celebrity playing a fictionalized version of themselves living in the Arconia. Season 1 had musician Sting, and Season 2 featured comedian Amy Schumer moving into his old apartment. This running gag grounds the fantastical world of the Arconia in a semblance of New York City reality, where one might indeed have a famous neighbor.

Shirley MacLaine's Character Name

In Season 2, Shirley MacLaine plays Bunny's mother, Leonora Folger. Her name is likely a nod to the 1960 Billy Wilder film "The Apartment," which starred MacLaine as Fran Kubelik and Fred MacMurray as Sheldrake. The film, a major influence on the show's creators, also deals with the intertwined and secret lives of residents in a New York apartment building.

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