Ready for More Clues? 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5 Drops Soon — Here’s What We Know

In the heart of a city that never truly sleeps, where secrets whisper from every shadowed window, lies a building steeped in mystery. Within its hallowed halls, an unlikely trio finds themselves repeatedly drawn into the dance of crime and consequence, their lives irreversibly intertwined with the very fabric of intrigue. As the mystery continued for four long seasons, season five brings more thrill to the rooms of mystery in Only Murders in the Building.
As a new chapter begins, curiosity crackles in the air because this premiere is set to spin the story in ways no one expects.
When the doors of Only Murders in the Building are opening?
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Only Murders in the Building season 5 is set to premiere on Hulu on September 9, with an exciting three-episode drop. Subsequent episodes of this murder mystery will be released on the streaming service every following Tuesday, one at a time, until the season finale on October 28. This structured release ensures a sustained buzz, allowing viewers to taste each unfolding clue at their own pace.
The series continues its legacy of casting top-tier talent to justify its compelling plot and witty writing. Season 4 was particularly praised, garnering Emmy nominations, including honors for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for the remarkable Martin Short. The upcoming season promises an even more eminent lineup, with returning favorites Steve Martin, the new billionaire Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep, alongside new additions that include the much-admired Christoph Waltz and Renée Zellweger, promising even more drama.
With the flawless performances of its cast and a set release date, what will be the central plot on which season five builds itself?
Untying the mystery: What awaits the trio in Only Murders in the Building
This season of Only Murders in the Building plunges Charles, Oliver, and Mabel into a fresh investigation following the suspicious death of their beloved doorman, Lester. Their refusal to accept it as an accident propels them into the shadowy depths of New York City and beyond, as they meticulously unknot a dangerous web of secrets. This complicated network connects powerful billionaires, old-school crooks, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia, deepening the mystery surrounding the iconic building.
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The trio discovers a profound rift between the storied city they believed they knew and the evolving new New York. While Season 4 transported the detectives to Los Angeles, focusing on the results of a shocking death, Season 5 brings them back to the familiar, yet still mysterious, confines of the Arconia. Their investigation will lead them across their building’s courtyard, uncovering the dark secrets held within the West Tower’s residents.
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Are you ready to discover the next chapter of Only Murders in the Building and how the mystery unfolds in the building?
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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