There is so much to question all the time, but once again we must ask: where is the time going? September is almost here and, with fall right around the corner, along come countless new shows and movies to help usher in the season.
Of course, that extends to streaming in general and to the Hulu/Disney+ bundle specifically, which next month will include various Hulu originals, feature films, and reality TV coming to both platforms. Look out for the streaming premiere of “Lilo & Stitch,” a Lego Star Wars adventure, and “Marvel Zombies” on Disney, and the Hulu debuts of “FX’s The Lowdown,” “The Tempest,” and new episodes of “Project Runway” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Top Pick: “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5 (Hulu)
After the death of the Arconia’s doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), the trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez...
Of course, that extends to streaming in general and to the Hulu/Disney+ bundle specifically, which next month will include various Hulu originals, feature films, and reality TV coming to both platforms. Look out for the streaming premiere of “Lilo & Stitch,” a Lego Star Wars adventure, and “Marvel Zombies” on Disney, and the Hulu debuts of “FX’s The Lowdown,” “The Tempest,” and new episodes of “Project Runway” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Top Pick: “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5 (Hulu)
After the death of the Arconia’s doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), the trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez...
- 2025-08-18
- par Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Drumroll, please... The day before the final Emmy voting begins, we are proud to present the winners for the 22nd Gold Derby TV Awards. A record-setting 7,286 registered Gold Derby users cast their votes in 30 categories covering dramas, comedies, movies, limited series, and variety for the 2024-25 season.
Netflix dominated, winning in 11 categories. Squid Game took home Drama Series, Drama Actor (Lee Jung-jae), Drama Supporting Actress (Kang Ae-sim), Drama Supporting Actor (Choi Seung-hyun), Drama Guest Actor (Gong Yoo), and Ensemble of the Year. Adolescence was victorious for Limited Series, Limited/Movie Supporting Actress (Erin Doherty), Limited/Movie Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper). Cooper also won for Breakthrough Performer of the Year. Arcane scored for Animated Program.
Disney also had a strong showing across its platforms. Agatha All Along triumphed for Comedy Series, Comedy Actress (Kathryn Hahn), Comedy Supporting Actress (Aubrey Plaza), Comedy Supporting Actor (Joe Locke), and Comedy Episode for "Death's Hand in Mine.
Netflix dominated, winning in 11 categories. Squid Game took home Drama Series, Drama Actor (Lee Jung-jae), Drama Supporting Actress (Kang Ae-sim), Drama Supporting Actor (Choi Seung-hyun), Drama Guest Actor (Gong Yoo), and Ensemble of the Year. Adolescence was victorious for Limited Series, Limited/Movie Supporting Actress (Erin Doherty), Limited/Movie Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper). Cooper also won for Breakthrough Performer of the Year. Arcane scored for Animated Program.
Disney also had a strong showing across its platforms. Agatha All Along triumphed for Comedy Series, Comedy Actress (Kathryn Hahn), Comedy Supporting Actress (Aubrey Plaza), Comedy Supporting Actor (Joe Locke), and Comedy Episode for "Death's Hand in Mine.
- 2025-08-18
- par Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Martin Short is spilling his thoughts on the future of Only Murders in the Building!
The 75-year-old entertainer has been starring in, and producing, the hit Hulu series for the last four seasons, as well as the upcoming fifth season, which debuts in just a couple of weeks.
In a new interview, Martin shared how long he feels the show could keep going for.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I think that the reality is, you know when it feels like it’s past its time,” he told Variety. “I think everyone’s amazed that it’s gone this long. This is a long time in streaming to go five years. The Dick Van Dyke Show ended after five years, because one of the reasons was that they were afraid of losing the quality of it. But then, Friends went how long, and they were always brilliant.”
He also...
The 75-year-old entertainer has been starring in, and producing, the hit Hulu series for the last four seasons, as well as the upcoming fifth season, which debuts in just a couple of weeks.
In a new interview, Martin shared how long he feels the show could keep going for.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I think that the reality is, you know when it feels like it’s past its time,” he told Variety. “I think everyone’s amazed that it’s gone this long. This is a long time in streaming to go five years. The Dick Van Dyke Show ended after five years, because one of the reasons was that they were afraid of losing the quality of it. But then, Friends went how long, and they were always brilliant.”
He also...
- 2025-08-18
- par Just Jared
- Just Jared
Only Murders in the Building has been airing on Hulu for four seasons, and one of the show's stars has discussed the future of the show. Only Murders in the Building is a comedy-mystery show created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The show stars Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as three neighbors who bond over a series of murders in their NYC apartment building.
Only Murders in the Building currently holds a 97% fresh critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an audience score of 90%, making the show an all-around hit. Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a fifth season, which is set to be released on September 9, 2025.
During an exclusive interview with Variety, Short hinted at the possibility that Only Murders in the Building will be ending after its fifth season. However, Short didn't outright say the show was ending, but stated that he's surprised the...
Only Murders in the Building currently holds a 97% fresh critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an audience score of 90%, making the show an all-around hit. Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a fifth season, which is set to be released on September 9, 2025.
During an exclusive interview with Variety, Short hinted at the possibility that Only Murders in the Building will be ending after its fifth season. However, Short didn't outright say the show was ending, but stated that he's surprised the...
- 2025-08-18
- par Jon Mendelsohn
- ScreenRant
Steve Martin spent his 80th birthday in the most magical place on Earth — Disneyland — where he experienced a moment of personal magic that brought his life full-circle.
"I shot a little one-day scene at Disneyland on my birthday, Aug. 14, and it was in the magic shop where I worked when I was 15," Martin revealed during the Only Murders in the Building panel at the Television Academy's Televerse event on Saturday. "I'm standing at the exact same spot that I stood on when I was 15. I said, 'It's like going to work when you are 15 and then coming home from work and you're 80.'"
Martin was joined by costars Selena Gomez and Martin Short (remotely via video) and showrunner John Hoffman. During the Hulu panel hosted by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Martin discussed his character's emotional arc, pointing to the Season 4 finale where he is dealing with the death of character's close friend Sazz,...
"I shot a little one-day scene at Disneyland on my birthday, Aug. 14, and it was in the magic shop where I worked when I was 15," Martin revealed during the Only Murders in the Building panel at the Television Academy's Televerse event on Saturday. "I'm standing at the exact same spot that I stood on when I was 15. I said, 'It's like going to work when you are 15 and then coming home from work and you're 80.'"
Martin was joined by costars Selena Gomez and Martin Short (remotely via video) and showrunner John Hoffman. During the Hulu panel hosted by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Martin discussed his character's emotional arc, pointing to the Season 4 finale where he is dealing with the death of character's close friend Sazz,...
- 2025-08-17
- par Mia McNiece
- Gold Derby
Selena Gomez says her quirky, confused, and occasionally awkward character in Only Murders in the Building hits closer to home than fans might think.
"I think a lot of places in my life it’s been kind of figuring out what’s right and what’s wrong and it feels natural for me to portray Mabel in that manner of just trying to figure out where she fits in,” Gomez said at the Television Academy’s Televerse festival on Saturday, where she opened up about her connection to her character.
At the the Only Murders in the Building panel, Gomez was joined by costar Steve Martin and showrunner John Hoffman. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Det. Donna Williams on the show, hosted the Hulu panel and Martin Short joined remotely via video.
“She knows that she has these two characters [Short and Martin] that have her back no matter what,...
"I think a lot of places in my life it’s been kind of figuring out what’s right and what’s wrong and it feels natural for me to portray Mabel in that manner of just trying to figure out where she fits in,” Gomez said at the Television Academy’s Televerse festival on Saturday, where she opened up about her connection to her character.
At the the Only Murders in the Building panel, Gomez was joined by costar Steve Martin and showrunner John Hoffman. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Det. Donna Williams on the show, hosted the Hulu panel and Martin Short joined remotely via video.
“She knows that she has these two characters [Short and Martin] that have her back no matter what,...
- 2025-08-17
- par Mia McNiece
- Gold Derby
Steve Martin celebrated his landmark 80th birthday on Thursday, and he marked the occasion by spending the day shooting a scene at Disneyland. Speaking on Saturday at the Television Academy’s Televerse festival, Martin shared why filming at that location, on that day, meant so much to him.
“I shot a little one-day scene at Disneyland on my birthday, August 14, two days ago, and it was in the magic shop where I worked when I was 15,” he told the audience gathered for an “Only Murders in the Building” Emmy FYC event at Televerse. “I’m standing on the exact same spot that I stood on when I was 15! And I said, ‘it’s like going to work when you’re 15, and then coming home from work and you’re 80.”
Martin didn’t specify what he was filming at Disneyland, but Jon Favreau is currently shooting his Disney+ series about Walt...
“I shot a little one-day scene at Disneyland on my birthday, August 14, two days ago, and it was in the magic shop where I worked when I was 15,” he told the audience gathered for an “Only Murders in the Building” Emmy FYC event at Televerse. “I’m standing on the exact same spot that I stood on when I was 15! And I said, ‘it’s like going to work when you’re 15, and then coming home from work and you’re 80.”
Martin didn’t specify what he was filming at Disneyland, but Jon Favreau is currently shooting his Disney+ series about Walt...
- 2025-08-17
- par Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
NBC is officially confirmed to air another repeat episode of their hit comedy/variety show Saturday Night Live tonight, August 16, 2025, and it will feature Martin Short and Hozier's latest appearances. This particular repeat episode originally aired back on December 21, 2024. According to NBC's press release information, this episode featured comedian/actor Martin Short hitting up the set to handle the hosting duties. It was his third time hosting the show. For the musical portion of this episode, Irish musician Hozier hit the stage to deliver a couple of performances. It was his second time as a musical guest on the show. NBC's official description for this repeat episode of Saturday Night Live reads like this, "Martin Short will return for his third individual "SNL" hosting appearance on Dec. 21 and fifth overall. The Emmy and Tony Award winner stars in "Only Murders in the Building," streaming on Hulu.
- 2025-08-16
- par Chris
- OnTheFlix
Judging by this year’s comedy series Emmy nominees, Hollywood does have a sense of humor about itself.
This year, both the category’s incumbent, HBO Max’s “Hacks,” as well as buzzy new contender, Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” found humor in even the most soul-crushing parts of the industry. Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” switched locales from New York to Los Angeles for part of its season as its three investigators saw their work get a screen adaptation as they tried to solve the murder of a veteran stunt performer. The final season of FX’s vampire mockumentary “What We Do in the Shadows” came with a wrap on production of the documentary-within-a-show. There were even touches of the city in other nominees. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” had a crossover episode with Fxx’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and while Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” and...
This year, both the category’s incumbent, HBO Max’s “Hacks,” as well as buzzy new contender, Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” found humor in even the most soul-crushing parts of the industry. Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” switched locales from New York to Los Angeles for part of its season as its three investigators saw their work get a screen adaptation as they tried to solve the murder of a veteran stunt performer. The final season of FX’s vampire mockumentary “What We Do in the Shadows” came with a wrap on production of the documentary-within-a-show. There were even touches of the city in other nominees. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” had a crossover episode with Fxx’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and while Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” and...
- 2025-08-15
- par Whitney Friedlander
- Variety Film + TV
Martin Short was the only one of the three “Only Murders in the Building” stars to receive an Emmy acting nomination this year — and he’s still laughing at how co-star Steve Martin took the news. “Steve phoned me about mid afternoon,” Short tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. Martin proceeded to play dumb about the news: “‘Hi, it’s Steve. So I’ve been out all day, and I’ve been hiking and biking and, oh my God, I’ve been so busy. Hey, have you heard anything about the Emmys?'”
“Only Murders in the Building” has been quite the triumph for Short, who earlier this year won his first-ever SAG Award, for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series. That same night, he and his co-stars also won the SAG Award for comedy series ensemble.
“It’s a great show, it’s well written,...
“Only Murders in the Building” has been quite the triumph for Short, who earlier this year won his first-ever SAG Award, for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series. That same night, he and his co-stars also won the SAG Award for comedy series ensemble.
“It’s a great show, it’s well written,...
- 2025-08-15
- par Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
A new death has rocked the Arconia, and, naturally, that means plenty of new guests have arrived as potential suspects — and allies — for our favorite podcasting trio. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event for upcoming fall television shows, we're thrilled to share a new image from Only Murders in the BuildingSeason 5 that sheds light on one of the newcomers to the series this time around — Logan Lerman. Known for his lead role in the Percy Jackson movies, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Fury, he's now set to check into Hulu's murder-mystery comedy series in a recurring guest role that will see him get close to Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez). Though it's not known who he's playing, he is seen standing close to Mabel in the apartment, hinting that he could be brought into the investigation.
Lerman is far from...
Lerman is far from...
- 2025-08-15
- par Ryan O'Rourke
- Collider.com
Chance the Rapper is sharing some very rare comments about his divorce from Kirsten Corley.
If you didn’t know, the 32-year-old “No Problem” rapper and the 32-year-old influencer announced their split in April 2024 after five year of marriage. In December, Kirsten filed for divorce. Together, the former couple shares two daughters – Kensli, 9, and Marli, 5.
In a new interview, Chance discussed adjusting to his and Kirsten’s new co-parenting dynamic.
Keep reading to find out more…“The reality of it is everybody deals with their family different,” Chance explained on the New Rory & Mal podcast. “The family I come from is very, very close. It’s very important for us and for her and her family for us to be tight. So we still travel together, we still family forever. It’s just a different format of it.”
The Grammy winner went on to note that even though he and...
If you didn’t know, the 32-year-old “No Problem” rapper and the 32-year-old influencer announced their split in April 2024 after five year of marriage. In December, Kirsten filed for divorce. Together, the former couple shares two daughters – Kensli, 9, and Marli, 5.
In a new interview, Chance discussed adjusting to his and Kirsten’s new co-parenting dynamic.
Keep reading to find out more…“The reality of it is everybody deals with their family different,” Chance explained on the New Rory & Mal podcast. “The family I come from is very, very close. It’s very important for us and for her and her family for us to be tight. So we still travel together, we still family forever. It’s just a different format of it.”
The Grammy winner went on to note that even though he and...
- 2025-08-14
- par Just Jared
- Just Jared
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is officially set to premiere on Hulu on September 9, 2025, marking another highly anticipated return for the Emmy-winning comedy-mystery series. The show has built a strong reputation for blending humor, suspense, and clever storytelling, and its late-summer releases have become a fan-favorite tradition.
The first three episodes of Season 5 will drop on launch day, with the remaining episodes rolling out weekly, keeping audiences hooked well into the fall and holiday season.
Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as residents of the upscale apartment building Arconia, the fifth installment promises to maintain the series’ signature style while continuing its successful streaming momentum. Moreover, with consistent acclaim and a growing fanbase, Season 5 is set to be another must-watch event.
Cast and Plot of Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (Credits- Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building...
The first three episodes of Season 5 will drop on launch day, with the remaining episodes rolling out weekly, keeping audiences hooked well into the fall and holiday season.
Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as residents of the upscale apartment building Arconia, the fifth installment promises to maintain the series’ signature style while continuing its successful streaming momentum. Moreover, with consistent acclaim and a growing fanbase, Season 5 is set to be another must-watch event.
Cast and Plot of Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (Credits- Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building...
- 2025-08-14
- par Samridhi Goel
- FandomWire
Yes, John Hoffman, co-creator of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, is in on the joke: “How many times does someone have to die in that building before people just move out?” But as the show gears up for its fifth season, audiences by now know that there’s so much more to the show than just solving a murder in the building. The multigenerational connection among an unlikely trio, played by Selena Gomez (Mabel), Steve Martin (Charles) and Martin Short (Oliver), provides ample comedic and affecting fodder, as its seven nominations this year would attest. There’s a collision of “new world and old world at the same time that’s very specific to New York and our building,” Hoffman tells THR. The showrunner describes what it was like bringing his guest stars on board and more.
When you originally started with the concept of the show, how...
When you originally started with the concept of the show, how...
- 2025-08-13
- par Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everything To Know About Only Murders In The Building Season 5! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Since its premiere in August 2021, Only Murders in the Building has enjoyed great success, appreciation, and accolades, including 49 Emmy Award nominations and seven wins. Season 5 of the mystery comedy is set to release soon, and fans are excited to see the trio go on a new adventure.
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short star as the leading trio as they solve crimes and entertain the audience. The upcoming edition is full of excitement, and apart from the return of many faces, there are also a few new additions. Here’s everything we know about season 5 of Omitb.
Only Murders In The Building Season 5: Premiere Date & Episode Schedule
Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building will premiere on Hulu on September 9, 2025. Three episodes will be aired on the premiere day, after which a new episode will...
Since its premiere in August 2021, Only Murders in the Building has enjoyed great success, appreciation, and accolades, including 49 Emmy Award nominations and seven wins. Season 5 of the mystery comedy is set to release soon, and fans are excited to see the trio go on a new adventure.
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short star as the leading trio as they solve crimes and entertain the audience. The upcoming edition is full of excitement, and apart from the return of many faces, there are also a few new additions. Here’s everything we know about season 5 of Omitb.
Only Murders In The Building Season 5: Premiere Date & Episode Schedule
Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building will premiere on Hulu on September 9, 2025. Three episodes will be aired on the premiere day, after which a new episode will...
- 2025-08-13
- par Meenal Chathli
- KoiMoi
Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Trailer Review ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The iconic trio for solving murder cases are back: Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), Charles Haden-Savage (Steve Martin) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) with Only Murders In The Building season 5. The official trailer has been unveiled a few hours back, and we are super stoked to see these three getting involved in another murder case. Scroll ahead to read a detailed review of the trailer.
Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Trailer Decoded
Oliver, Charles and Mabel are three strangers who got strung together over their obsession about true crime. This season’s trailer begins with the trio’s doorman Lester’s (Teddy Coluca) death. Although it looks mysterious, the police confirmed that its accidental. But something doesn’t add up. Charles Haden-Savage (Steve Martin) can be heard saying to his co-associates on crime, “A guy fills a fountain with...
The iconic trio for solving murder cases are back: Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), Charles Haden-Savage (Steve Martin) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) with Only Murders In The Building season 5. The official trailer has been unveiled a few hours back, and we are super stoked to see these three getting involved in another murder case. Scroll ahead to read a detailed review of the trailer.
Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Trailer Decoded
Oliver, Charles and Mabel are three strangers who got strung together over their obsession about true crime. This season’s trailer begins with the trio’s doorman Lester’s (Teddy Coluca) death. Although it looks mysterious, the police confirmed that its accidental. But something doesn’t add up. Charles Haden-Savage (Steve Martin) can be heard saying to his co-associates on crime, “A guy fills a fountain with...
- 2025-08-13
- par Ankita Mukherjee
- KoiMoi
Hulu has released the first trailer for Only Murders in the Building's highly anticipated fifth season, teasing a new Godfather-style murder mystery for Selena Gomez's Mabel Mora, Martin Short's Oliver Putnam, and Steve Martin's Charles-Haden Savage to solve following on from the shocking cliffhanger at the end of the previous season. As ever, they are not the only ones on the (crime) scene at New York City's infamous Arconia building, as a trio of billionaires and a family of mobsters emerge as suspects in this year's star-studded line-up.
The trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5 picks up where the last season left off, with the discovery of a new murder victim, and it's another one that hits extremely close to home for the show's golden trio, as they find Arconia doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) slumped in the courtyard fountain, swimming in his own blood.
The trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5 picks up where the last season left off, with the discovery of a new murder victim, and it's another one that hits extremely close to home for the show's golden trio, as they find Arconia doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) slumped in the courtyard fountain, swimming in his own blood.
- 2025-08-13
- par Adele Ankers-Range
- MovieWeb
Only Murders In The Building – Key Art. (Disney)
Hulu has officially dropped the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated Only Murders in the Building Season 5. The Emmy-nominated comedy-mystery series returns to the Arconia for another twist-filled true-crime caper.
Beloved trio Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez face a case that’s closer to home than ever. Fans are already searching for the Only Murders in the Building Season 5 trailer to catch their first glimpses of this new chapter.
Season 5 Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Reveals Mystery Close to Home
This time, the victim is someone the residents know well: Lester, the building’s longtime doorman. While police suggest his death was an accident, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel aren’t convinced. Their hunt for the truth leads deep into New York City’s shadows, where billionaires pull strings, old-school mobsters settle scores, and quirky neighbors hold dangerous secrets.
Hulu has officially dropped the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated Only Murders in the Building Season 5. The Emmy-nominated comedy-mystery series returns to the Arconia for another twist-filled true-crime caper.
Beloved trio Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez face a case that’s closer to home than ever. Fans are already searching for the Only Murders in the Building Season 5 trailer to catch their first glimpses of this new chapter.
Season 5 Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Reveals Mystery Close to Home
This time, the victim is someone the residents know well: Lester, the building’s longtime doorman. While police suggest his death was an accident, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel aren’t convinced. Their hunt for the truth leads deep into New York City’s shadows, where billionaires pull strings, old-school mobsters settle scores, and quirky neighbors hold dangerous secrets.
- 2025-08-13
- par A.C.
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“I made him an offer. He couldn’t decline.”
Only Murders in the Building’s trailer is out for Season 5, and it seems that an iconic The Godfather reference has been turned into a comedic genius. Starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez in the lead roles, the dramedy is making a highly anticipated comeback on 9th September 2025.
Giving pure The Godfather vibes, this season of the Hulu show is going to be a blast, as can be inferred from the trailer. The dialogue exchange between Short and Martin, reprising their roles as Oliver Putnam and Charles-Haden Savage, respectively, has significant importance for the show. Let’s dive deeper into what this Season has to offer.
When a Legendary Mob Quote Meets Only Murders in the Building’s Signature Humour Mabela Mora, Oliver Putnam, and Charles-Haden Savage in a still from Only Murders in the Building | Credits: Hulu
“I...
Only Murders in the Building’s trailer is out for Season 5, and it seems that an iconic The Godfather reference has been turned into a comedic genius. Starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez in the lead roles, the dramedy is making a highly anticipated comeback on 9th September 2025.
Giving pure The Godfather vibes, this season of the Hulu show is going to be a blast, as can be inferred from the trailer. The dialogue exchange between Short and Martin, reprising their roles as Oliver Putnam and Charles-Haden Savage, respectively, has significant importance for the show. Let’s dive deeper into what this Season has to offer.
When a Legendary Mob Quote Meets Only Murders in the Building’s Signature Humour Mabela Mora, Oliver Putnam, and Charles-Haden Savage in a still from Only Murders in the Building | Credits: Hulu
“I...
- 2025-08-13
- par Kshipranshi Choudhary
- FandomWire
Disney is preparing to finally complete the integration that has been going on for a few years now. The merger is anticipated to be completed by next year and will result in the complete integration of Hulu and Disney+ into a new “unified” streaming app.
Fans have many questions about how the Disney+ and Hulu merger affects their streaming experience on those apps. In this article, we will answer some of your most burning questions, so that you can binge your favorite shows without worrying if they are going to disappear when you wake up tomorrow.
In June 2025, Disney completed the acquisition of Hulu and has now become the sole owner of the streaming platform. According to Variety, in a quarterly earnings meeting, CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston said:
“Today we are announcing a major step forward in strengthening our streaming offering by fully integrating Hulu into Disney...
Fans have many questions about how the Disney+ and Hulu merger affects their streaming experience on those apps. In this article, we will answer some of your most burning questions, so that you can binge your favorite shows without worrying if they are going to disappear when you wake up tomorrow.
In June 2025, Disney completed the acquisition of Hulu and has now become the sole owner of the streaming platform. According to Variety, in a quarterly earnings meeting, CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston said:
“Today we are announcing a major step forward in strengthening our streaming offering by fully integrating Hulu into Disney...
- 2025-08-13
- par Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building was a wild ride for fans of the quirky comedy-mystery series, which holds a strong 8.1 rating on IMDb and an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Set in the iconic Arconia, the show, which first premiered on 31 August 2021, follows three unlikely best friends: Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin), and Oliver (Martin Short) as they solve a string of murders while running a true crime podcast on the side.
With risky detective work comes danger, and the trio has faced threats, false accusations, and close calls every season. Season 4 was no different, delivering twists, tension, and humor as they uncovered the killer behind Sazz Pataki’s shocking murder.
But it did not end on a happy note. Just when it seemed peace had returned to the Arconia, tragedy struck when the beloved doorman was found dead in the courtyard, setting the stage for a whole new mystery,...
Set in the iconic Arconia, the show, which first premiered on 31 August 2021, follows three unlikely best friends: Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin), and Oliver (Martin Short) as they solve a string of murders while running a true crime podcast on the side.
With risky detective work comes danger, and the trio has faced threats, false accusations, and close calls every season. Season 4 was no different, delivering twists, tension, and humor as they uncovered the killer behind Sazz Pataki’s shocking murder.
But it did not end on a happy note. Just when it seemed peace had returned to the Arconia, tragedy struck when the beloved doorman was found dead in the courtyard, setting the stage for a whole new mystery,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Rahul Biju
- FandomWire
The hit series Only Murders in the Building was renewed for a fifth season back in September 2024, with the new episodes set to premiere on September 9, 2025. Recently, a new trailer and poster for the upcoming season were released, giving fans a fresh look at what’s coming next.
All bets are off. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return for Season 5 of #Omitb, premiering September 9 on @hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/9qNlfkWULZ
— Only Murders in the Building (@OnlyMurdersHulu) August 12, 2025
The cast has grown even more impressive. Melissa McCarthy joined in May 2024, followed by Keegan-Michael Key, Christoph Waltz, and Renée Zellweger in March 2025, though their exact roles haven’t been revealed yet. April 2025 brought Logan Lerman and Beanie Feldstein into the mix. Filming for this season took place between March and June 2025.
The new trailer starts with a police report stating that Lester’s death was accidental, but Charles,...
All bets are off. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return for Season 5 of #Omitb, premiering September 9 on @hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/9qNlfkWULZ
— Only Murders in the Building (@OnlyMurdersHulu) August 12, 2025
The cast has grown even more impressive. Melissa McCarthy joined in May 2024, followed by Keegan-Michael Key, Christoph Waltz, and Renée Zellweger in March 2025, though their exact roles haven’t been revealed yet. April 2025 brought Logan Lerman and Beanie Feldstein into the mix. Filming for this season took place between March and June 2025.
The new trailer starts with a police report stating that Lester’s death was accidental, but Charles,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
The official trailer for Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building season five is jam-packed with juicy clips, including a few featuring guest stars Renee Zellweger, Logan Lerman, and Christoph Waltz. Naturally, our favorite true crime podcasters are back, and this time they’re freaking out over going head-to-head with the New York mob. The trailer also features a severed finger, billionaires poking around the murder scene, and an uncomfortably close encounter at a funeral.
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, and Michael Cyril Creighton is back as Howard. Season five guest stars include Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, and Logan Lerman. Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler also appear in guest-starring roles.
“After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident.
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, and Michael Cyril Creighton is back as Howard. Season five guest stars include Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, and Logan Lerman. Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler also appear in guest-starring roles.
“After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident.
- 2025-08-12
- par Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The highly anticipated fifth season of Only Murders in the Building is set to premiere on September 9, 2025. Warner Bros. released a new trailer and key art for the upcoming season, giving fans an exciting look at what’s coming next.
The story picks up with the mysterious death of Lester, the Arconia doorman. Officially, his death was ruled accidental, but Charles, Oliver, and Mabel aren’t buying it. Having solved four murders before and shared their findings on their popular podcast Only Murders in the Building, the trio is determined to uncover the truth behind Lester’s suspicious death.
The new trailer reveals that their investigation leads them deep into the darker side of New York City. They discover a complicated web involving powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and some of the Arconia’s most secretive residents, including Howard Morris, played by Michael Cyril Creighton.
It’s clear the mob plays a big role this season,...
The story picks up with the mysterious death of Lester, the Arconia doorman. Officially, his death was ruled accidental, but Charles, Oliver, and Mabel aren’t buying it. Having solved four murders before and shared their findings on their popular podcast Only Murders in the Building, the trio is determined to uncover the truth behind Lester’s suspicious death.
The new trailer reveals that their investigation leads them deep into the darker side of New York City. They discover a complicated web involving powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and some of the Arconia’s most secretive residents, including Howard Morris, played by Michael Cyril Creighton.
It’s clear the mob plays a big role this season,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Only Murders in the Building has dropped its first trailer for season 5, which shows the roles for its whopping eight guest stars!
Only Murders in the Building has become one of Hulu’s biggest original hits. It’s partly thanks to the great mix of mystery and comedy, as viewers love seeing the heroes solving crimes in a posh New York apartment building. It also works for the fantastic chemistry of leads Steve Martin (actor Charles), Martin Short (egotistical Broadway producer Oliver), and Selena Gomez (quirky artist Mabel).
Each season also boasts a bevy of amazing guest stars, most only around for one season, while others do return. That includes iconic Oscar-winner Meryl Streep as Oliver's girlfriend, Loretta Dunkin and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as the trio’s police detective aide Donna Willis.
Season 5 is no different as the trailer shows the peeks at the year’s mystery and who the major guest stars play!
Only Murders in the Building has become one of Hulu’s biggest original hits. It’s partly thanks to the great mix of mystery and comedy, as viewers love seeing the heroes solving crimes in a posh New York apartment building. It also works for the fantastic chemistry of leads Steve Martin (actor Charles), Martin Short (egotistical Broadway producer Oliver), and Selena Gomez (quirky artist Mabel).
Each season also boasts a bevy of amazing guest stars, most only around for one season, while others do return. That includes iconic Oscar-winner Meryl Streep as Oliver's girlfriend, Loretta Dunkin and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as the trio’s police detective aide Donna Willis.
Season 5 is no different as the trailer shows the peeks at the year’s mystery and who the major guest stars play!
- 2025-08-12
- par Michael Weyer
- ShowSnob
The trailer for Only Murders in the Building season 5 is finally here, and we’re head over heels for it. Set to premiere on September 9, the new season is expected to dive into a fresh mystery after the trio’s doorman, Lester, played by Teddy Coluca, dies under suspicious circumstances.
While the recently dropped trailer teases a darker, more dangerous investigation involving billionaires, mobsters, and the changing face of New York City, Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez are returning as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, teaming up once again to uncover the truth behind Lester’s death.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Will Explore the Mystery Behind Lester’s Death Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Teddy Coluca in Only Murders in the Building (Credits Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building season 5 trailer has us buzzing with excitement as it picks up right where season 4 left off.
While the recently dropped trailer teases a darker, more dangerous investigation involving billionaires, mobsters, and the changing face of New York City, Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez are returning as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, teaming up once again to uncover the truth behind Lester’s death.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Will Explore the Mystery Behind Lester’s Death Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Teddy Coluca in Only Murders in the Building (Credits Hulu)
Only Murders in the Building season 5 trailer has us buzzing with excitement as it picks up right where season 4 left off.
- 2025-08-12
- par Samridhi Goel
- FandomWire
It’s a miracle anyone ever sleeps in the Arconia, given that bodies are consistently piling up on the premises. Thankfully, the sleuthy trio, Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin), and Oliver (Martin Short), are on the case. Sadly, the victim of this season’s whodunit is the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester. Who would dare hurt this kind man? We ask ourselves the same question while watching Hulu‘s trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5.
Before you throw stones, Lester kicking the bucket is not a spoiler. He was found dead in a fountain in the Arconia courtyard at the end of Season 4, and after reading the incident’s police report, the trio immediately suspects foul play. As Mabel, Charles, and Oliver search for clues, they discover that Lester talked to a high-ranking mob member before his death. This revelation leads the trifecta down a rabbit hole of money,...
Before you throw stones, Lester kicking the bucket is not a spoiler. He was found dead in a fountain in the Arconia courtyard at the end of Season 4, and after reading the incident’s police report, the trio immediately suspects foul play. As Mabel, Charles, and Oliver search for clues, they discover that Lester talked to a high-ranking mob member before his death. This revelation leads the trifecta down a rabbit hole of money,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It’s a mystery why anyone still lives in the fictional apartment building the Arconia, but their lease renewals keep Only Murders in the Building alive — even if its staff and residents can’t say the same. The hit series starring Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Steve Martin returns to Hulu on Sept. 9. In the Season Five trailer, the crime-solving trio are faced with another death, their beloved doorman Lester. When their investigations lead them to a crew of mobsters, they’ll need more than Godfather quotes to solve the mystery.
- 2025-08-12
- par Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Only Murders in the Building is almost back with Season 5 and a brand-new case. This time, it gets the fan favorite characters clashing with the mafia.
Hulu just unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Only Murders in the Building Season 5. The new season is set to have the beloved main sleuths explore yet another mysterious murder teased at the end of Season 4: their beloved doorman Lester. However, it turns out the police initially think the death was accidental, and it sends Mabel, Charles, and Oliver on a wild adventure that involves dealing with mobsters.
The official logline for Season 5 reads, "After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond – where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
Hulu just unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Only Murders in the Building Season 5. The new season is set to have the beloved main sleuths explore yet another mysterious murder teased at the end of Season 4: their beloved doorman Lester. However, it turns out the police initially think the death was accidental, and it sends Mabel, Charles, and Oliver on a wild adventure that involves dealing with mobsters.
The official logline for Season 5 reads, "After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond – where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
- 2025-08-12
- par Monica Coman
- CBR
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are back for the fifth season of Only Murders in the Building, premiering September 9 on Hulu. The official trailer has just dropped for the season, offering a look at new cast members including Beanie Feldstein, Jermaine Fowler, Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Dianne Wiest, Keegan-Michael Key, and Logan Lerman. The trailer also reveals that the new season will explore New York City's mob scene while investigating the murder of doorman Lester, who was found dead in the season 4 finale. Meryl Streep, Richard Kind, James Caverly, and Nathan Lane will also be back as guest stars this season. Season 4 received a total of seven nominations at the 2025 Emmys, including Best Comedy...
- 2025-08-12
- BroadwayWorld.com
Hulu has revealed the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated fifth season of Only Murders in the Building. The Emmy Award-nominated series returns on Tuesday, September 9, with three episodes. New episodes will stream on Tuesday on Hulu.
After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident.
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city, they thought they knew, and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.
The Only Murders in the Building Season 5 cast includes Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton.
After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident.
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city, they thought they knew, and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.
The Only Murders in the Building Season 5 cast includes Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton.
- 2025-08-12
- par Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The trailer for Only Murders in the Building season five has just debuted!
Here’s the synopsis for the new episodes: After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short will all obviously be back to star in the fifth season.
Head inside to watch the trailer…
Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger,...
Here’s the synopsis for the new episodes: After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short will all obviously be back to star in the fifth season.
Head inside to watch the trailer…
Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Just Jared
- Just Jared
Only Murders in the Building is back for more sleuthing.
Hulu has announced that Season 5 of the award-winning hit show, starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, will premiere on Sept. 9 with a three-episode debut. New episodes will then roll out weekly. On Aug. 12, the streamer shared a trailer and key art for the fifth season.
Here's everything we know so far.
The case
According to the official synopsis, the new season kicks off with a shocking death: Lester, the beloved doorman, dies under suspicious circumstances. Refusing to believe it was an accident, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel launch their own investigation, soon uncovering a dangerous web of secrets tied to powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the eccentric residents of their Upper West Side apartment building.
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The cast
Aside from Gomez, Martin, and Short, and kitty-loving costar Michael Cyril Creighton,...
Hulu has announced that Season 5 of the award-winning hit show, starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, will premiere on Sept. 9 with a three-episode debut. New episodes will then roll out weekly. On Aug. 12, the streamer shared a trailer and key art for the fifth season.
Here's everything we know so far.
The case
According to the official synopsis, the new season kicks off with a shocking death: Lester, the beloved doorman, dies under suspicious circumstances. Refusing to believe it was an accident, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel launch their own investigation, soon uncovering a dangerous web of secrets tied to powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the eccentric residents of their Upper West Side apartment building.
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Aside from Gomez, Martin, and Short, and kitty-loving costar Michael Cyril Creighton,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Mia McNiece and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Vuelve la serie ganadora del Emmy protagonizada por Steve Martin, Martin Short y Selena Gómez. © Disney+
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de la esperadísima quinta temporada de Solo asesinatos en el edificio (Only Murders in the Building), la serie de comedia ganadora del Emmy creada por Steve Martin y John Hoffman.
En la nueva temporada, tras la sospechosa muerte de su querido portero Lester, Charles, Oliver y Mabel se niegan a creer que haya sido un accidente. Su investigación los lleva a los rincones más oscuros de Nueva York, donde el trío descubre una peligrosa red de secretos que conecta a poderosos multimillonarios, mafiosos de la vieja escuela y misteriosos residentes del Arconia. Los tres se enfrentan a una brecha cada vez mayor entre la ciudad histórica que creían conocer y una nueva Nueva York que surge a su alrededor, donde la vieja mafia lucha por mantenerse mientras...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de la esperadísima quinta temporada de Solo asesinatos en el edificio (Only Murders in the Building), la serie de comedia ganadora del Emmy creada por Steve Martin y John Hoffman.
En la nueva temporada, tras la sospechosa muerte de su querido portero Lester, Charles, Oliver y Mabel se niegan a creer que haya sido un accidente. Su investigación los lleva a los rincones más oscuros de Nueva York, donde el trío descubre una peligrosa red de secretos que conecta a poderosos multimillonarios, mafiosos de la vieja escuela y misteriosos residentes del Arconia. Los tres se enfrentan a una brecha cada vez mayor entre la ciudad histórica que creían conocer y una nueva Nueva York que surge a su alrededor, donde la vieja mafia lucha por mantenerse mientras...
- 2025-08-12
- par Marta Medina
- mundoCine
After leaving the group with another major mystery in the prior season finale, Only Murders in the Buildingseason 5's trailer sees how it will pick up from the season 4 cliffhanger. The Hulu comedy, co-created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, has followed three neighbors in an upscale Manhattan apartment building investigating various murders happening there or nearby with their podcast.
As is the case with each season, Only Murders in the Building season 4 followed Martin's Charles-Haden, Martin Short's Oliver and Selena Gomez's Mabel as they investigated the murder of Jane Lynch's Sazz from the season 3 finale. Season 4 ended on another cliffhanger with the surprise death of Arconia doorman, Lester.
With just shy of a month remaining until its premiere, Hulu has released the official Only Murders in the Building season 5 trailer. The video sees the central group of podcasters investigating Lester's death from the season 4 cliffhanger ending,...
As is the case with each season, Only Murders in the Building season 4 followed Martin's Charles-Haden, Martin Short's Oliver and Selena Gomez's Mabel as they investigated the murder of Jane Lynch's Sazz from the season 3 finale. Season 4 ended on another cliffhanger with the surprise death of Arconia doorman, Lester.
With just shy of a month remaining until its premiere, Hulu has released the official Only Murders in the Building season 5 trailer. The video sees the central group of podcasters investigating Lester's death from the season 4 cliffhanger ending,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Adam Barnard
- ScreenRant
“Only Murders in the Building” is back with Season 5, debuting Sept. 9, and Hulu has released a trailer showcasing the comedy’s new mystery — and its stacked cast.
The half-hour series stars Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez who team up as amateur investigators and true crime podcasters after a string of suspicious murders occur in their New York apartment complex.
In Season 5, the trio’s doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) dies under mysterious circumstances, and Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short), and Mabel (Gomez) refuse to accept the results of the police report. “A guy fills a fountain with blood in the most murderous building in New York. They say it’s accidental?” Charles asks his crime-solving compatriots in the trailer.
Once again, they work together to uncover the true story of Lester’s death, plunging into the darkest corners of New York and beyond to reveal “a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires,...
The half-hour series stars Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez who team up as amateur investigators and true crime podcasters after a string of suspicious murders occur in their New York apartment complex.
In Season 5, the trio’s doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) dies under mysterious circumstances, and Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short), and Mabel (Gomez) refuse to accept the results of the police report. “A guy fills a fountain with blood in the most murderous building in New York. They say it’s accidental?” Charles asks his crime-solving compatriots in the trailer.
Once again, they work together to uncover the true story of Lester’s death, plunging into the darkest corners of New York and beyond to reveal “a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is nearly here, and while we await the premiere, Hulu has already unveiled plenty of exciting details about Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel’s (Selena Gomez) next case in a new trailer. So, when can fans anticipate seeing them back onscreen? We’re breaking down everything we know about Season 5 so far, ranging from the premiere date and the latest victim to the star-studded guest cast joining the ensemble for this latest adventure. Scroll down for a closer look at Season 5, and stay tuned for more as we approach Only Murders in the Building‘s return. Does Only Murders in the Building Season 5 have a premiere date? Only Murders in the Building Season 5 will officially premiere on Tuesday, September 9th, with three all-new episodes, followed by one new installment each subsequent Tuesday. The news of Season 5’s premiere date was shared...
- 2025-08-12
- TV Insider
Only Murders in the Building's Season 5 trailer is here, promising the emergence of new suspects and the return of some old friends (and enemies). Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are on the trail of the killer who murdered the Arconia's longtime doorman in the new season of the Hulu mystery comedy. The new season will premiere on September 9. In the new trailer, the police have determined the death of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), whose body was discovered in last season's finale, to be an accident. Naturally, Charles Haden-Savage (Martin), Oliver Putnam (Short), and Mabel Mora (Gomez) aren't buying it, and soon another investigation is in full swing...as is another season of their podcast.
This time, the investigation draws in a mobster (Bobby Cannavale) and his extended family, three of the richest people on Earth, and the wife (Téa Leoni) of a missing businessman, the latter of whom hooks up with Charles,...
This time, the investigation draws in a mobster (Bobby Cannavale) and his extended family, three of the richest people on Earth, and the wife (Téa Leoni) of a missing businessman, the latter of whom hooks up with Charles,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Rob London
- Collider.com
The Arconia’s favorite true crime podcasting trio is back for “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5.
After their Hollywood-themed adventure last season solving the murder of Sazz Pataki, Charles-Haden Savage, Mabel Mora and Oliver Putnam celebrated the latter’s marriage to Loretta Durkin. But just as all seemed well, yet another victim was murdered: the Arconia’s doorman, Lester.
Tuesday’s trailer teases as Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short’s characters must solve one of their most personal murders yet. “Something’s not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene,” Mabel narrates.
“After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. The trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires and school mobsters,” per the Hulu logline.
Martin, Gomez and Short return with a...
After their Hollywood-themed adventure last season solving the murder of Sazz Pataki, Charles-Haden Savage, Mabel Mora and Oliver Putnam celebrated the latter’s marriage to Loretta Durkin. But just as all seemed well, yet another victim was murdered: the Arconia’s doorman, Lester.
Tuesday’s trailer teases as Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short’s characters must solve one of their most personal murders yet. “Something’s not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene,” Mabel narrates.
“After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. The trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires and school mobsters,” per the Hulu logline.
Martin, Gomez and Short return with a...
- 2025-08-12
- par Lucas Manfredi, JD Knapp
- The Wrap
New York City might be one of the safest places in the world, but living in luxury apartment complex The Arconia continues to be one of the most dangerous lifestyle choices you can make. The crime-solving trio of Steve Martin’s Charles, Martin Short’s Oliver, and Selena Gomez’s Mabel have built full-time careers out of solving all the killings that go down in their place of residence, and they’re gearing up to solve another one in the upcoming Season 5 of “Only Murders in the Building.”
Following a Season 4 that saw the show explore Hollywood — due to a meta twist in which Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria were cast as the three main characters in a fictional movie — Season 5 will once again be a very New York affair.
An official synopsis of Season 5 reads: “After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and...
Following a Season 4 that saw the show explore Hollywood — due to a meta twist in which Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria were cast as the three main characters in a fictional movie — Season 5 will once again be a very New York affair.
An official synopsis of Season 5 reads: “After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and...
- 2025-08-12
- par Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The death magnet that is the Arconia building in New York has claimed another victim in the trailer for Only Murders in the Building’s fifth season.
The trailer (watch it below) finds true-crime aficionados Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) digging into the death of the building’s doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca) — and acknowledging, as Charles does in the trailer, that the Arconia is “the most murderous building in New York.” Michael Cyril Creighton, Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nathan Lane and Richard Kind reprise their roles from previous seasons.
Hulu describes season five of Only Murders this way: “After Lester dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and...
The trailer (watch it below) finds true-crime aficionados Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) digging into the death of the building’s doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca) — and acknowledging, as Charles does in the trailer, that the Arconia is “the most murderous building in New York.” Michael Cyril Creighton, Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nathan Lane and Richard Kind reprise their roles from previous seasons.
Hulu describes season five of Only Murders this way: “After Lester dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and...
- 2025-08-12
- par Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building is set to premiere its fifth season September 9, and the comedy’s first official trailer is setting up fans for hilarious chaos.
As a brief refresher, in the Season 4 finale, a new dead victim was revealed: doorman Lester Coluca (Teddy Coluca), a character that had been part of the story since day one. Poor Lester was found deceased in a water fountain just outside the Arconia by the unluckiest trio, Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), Arconia residents who have a knack for getting caught up in murder mysteries.
In the trailer and back in the present day, a police report says Lester’s death was accidental. However, Charles, Oliver and Mabel know better, so they question everything. They’ve helped investigate four murders thus far, of course, all of which were covered extensively on their...
As a brief refresher, in the Season 4 finale, a new dead victim was revealed: doorman Lester Coluca (Teddy Coluca), a character that had been part of the story since day one. Poor Lester was found deceased in a water fountain just outside the Arconia by the unluckiest trio, Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), Arconia residents who have a knack for getting caught up in murder mysteries.
In the trailer and back in the present day, a police report says Lester’s death was accidental. However, Charles, Oliver and Mabel know better, so they question everything. They’ve helped investigate four murders thus far, of course, all of which were covered extensively on their...
- 2025-08-12
- par Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu is reopening the doors to the Arconia in September.
Only Murders in the Building will return with its first three episodes on Sept. 9. Following the Season 5 premiere, one new episode will drop every Tuesday, culminating in an Oct. 28 finale.
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Last we left the “most murderous building in New York,” beloved doorman Lester had been killed… Nicky “The Neck” Caccimelio, the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn,...
Only Murders in the Building will return with its first three episodes on Sept. 9. Following the Season 5 premiere, one new episode will drop every Tuesday, culminating in an Oct. 28 finale.
More from TVLine<em>Only Murders in the Building</em> Season 5: Everything We Know So Far<em>Only Murders</em> EP Talks Trio’s Surprise Savior and ‘Intriguing’ Finale CasualtyDoc Season 2 Casts Emma Pfitzer Price as Intern With a 'Dark Side' (Exclusive)
Last we left the “most murderous building in New York,” beloved doorman Lester had been killed… Nicky “The Neck” Caccimelio, the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn,...
- 2025-08-12
- par Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Only Murders in the Building showrunner John Hoffman teases how season 5's mystery will be "very different" from previous seasons. The end of Only Murders in the Building season 4 saw the show's main trio discovering that the Arconia's doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca), had been murdered.
Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) were also visited by Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni), who asked for help with finding her missing husband, who seemingly has ties to the mafia, and whose disappearance likely connects to Lester's death.
While speaking with Deadline, Hoffman teases how the mafia-related mystery will feel different from anything the show has done before. He also hints at how this mystery connects to the mafia's real-life power and how it will introduce a "pretty colorful" group of new characters. Check out Hoffman's comments below:
What I think we’re doing in Season 5 is very different.
Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) were also visited by Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni), who asked for help with finding her missing husband, who seemingly has ties to the mafia, and whose disappearance likely connects to Lester's death.
While speaking with Deadline, Hoffman teases how the mafia-related mystery will feel different from anything the show has done before. He also hints at how this mystery connects to the mafia's real-life power and how it will introduce a "pretty colorful" group of new characters. Check out Hoffman's comments below:
What I think we’re doing in Season 5 is very different.
- 2025-08-10
- par Matthew Rudoy
- ScreenRant
There’s another murder brewing for “Only Murders in the Building,” which will return September 9 with Season 5 on Hulu. The mystery will surround (spoiler for those not through Season 4) the Arconia’s beloved doorman, Lester, who was found dead in the courtyard fountain in the waning moments of last October’s season finale.
When we last left the terrific trio — which includes Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage, Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora, and the once again Emmy-nominated Martin Short as Oliver Putnam — Oliver had just married the love of his life (in the previously mentioned courtyard), the actress Loretta (Meryl Streep). As for what’s to come now or how Short might be approaching Oliver in the fifth go around, the “Three Amigos” star insisted in an interview with Deadline that he doesn’t “analyze [himself] that way.”
“I don’t sit back and say, ‘You know what I’ve done with Oliver this season…...
When we last left the terrific trio — which includes Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage, Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora, and the once again Emmy-nominated Martin Short as Oliver Putnam — Oliver had just married the love of his life (in the previously mentioned courtyard), the actress Loretta (Meryl Streep). As for what’s to come now or how Short might be approaching Oliver in the fifth go around, the “Three Amigos” star insisted in an interview with Deadline that he doesn’t “analyze [himself] that way.”
“I don’t sit back and say, ‘You know what I’ve done with Oliver this season…...
- 2025-08-09
- par Rance Collins
- Indiewire
Only Murders in the Building went into production during lockdown in 2020 with a premise that might easily have served a single episode — three strangers come together to solve a murder in their apartment block. Five years on, the Hulu show is a fixture among Emmy voters, who regularly shortlist it for Outstanding Comedy and, likewise, show their affection for Martin Short by nominating him annually for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
The reasons for the show’s appeal are manifold, starting with the odd-trio chemistry of the three leads. But there’s also a rich seam of irony being mined; in the first season, the proliferation of true-crime podcasts was satirized, which led to a studio deal being drawn up that saw the three sleuths meeting their Hollywood doppelgangers.
Before I speak to Short, producer and head writer John Hoffmann — seemingly just mooching around at Short’s smart, mid-century modern home — pops up to discuss the director for Season 5.
“It’s been a very tricky balance to draw,” he says. “The ‘meta’ nature of it — the reflection back — seems to be one constant theme for the show, which I wasn’t expecting from the beginning until we started to really get deeper and deeper into the kinds of progression that naturally would happen, I think, in this situation. So the part of it that really surprises me is that it’s able to hold so much, this show. I still can’t believe it. I can’t believe the way in which these three can find their ways comedically and dramatically but also holding all of that meta ‘wink-wink’ every now and then. That’s really the key.”
The last season teased a mafia connection for the future, bringing in the wife of New York’s dry-cleaning king, whose husband has gone missing. So what can we expect from the next 10 episodes? “What I think we’re doing in Season 5 is very different,” says Hoffmann. “We’re going straight into a New York story that’s happening very much currently. It’s also happening across the country, obviously, but also in the city itself. We’re pulling from the headlines to ask very specific questions about the balance of power in New York and who has that power. That’s what we’re really looking at — the shifting power dynamics of the country. And what’s really fun about it, the comedic side of it, is that the history of power in New York is pretty colorful, with the old mob and the new mob mixing in. What do those two look like, and how do they sit on either side, with our trio in the center of it?”
“Boy, I’m glad you’re answering this,” says Short. Now 75, the actor isn’t big on explanation, modestly giving the credit for his Only Murders character, eternal showman Oliver Putnam, to the show’s writers. However much that may be true, there can’t be many other actors that could play such a lovable loser with so much braggadocio and pathos. Here, with Hoffmann out of the way, Short reflects on the show that started small but dreamed so much bigger…
Deadline: Did you expect Only Murders to have such longevity?
Martin Short: I think, certainly, a fifth season in streaming is very unusual these days, but I don’t think any of us thought that way. Steve and I are from the movies also, so we were thinking, “Oh, maybe it’s just going to be one great season.” We were just hoping that it would be interesting. So you go from episode to episode, then suddenly there are 10 episodes, and you have a season. Then you’re renewed, so you do it again. Obviously, you don’t want a show to go up and down, but you’re so invested in where you are right now, it’s hard to get a perspective on it. But certainly, objectively, I can look at it and say, “This is our fifth season — that’s amazing.” And not expected.
Deadline: When did you realize it was working?
Short: I think after looking at a few episodes. I’m an executive producer, so I’m seeing rough cuts and giving notes, but I’m also getting a sense of, “Boy, actually, this is fun. I like these characters, and I like their interaction.” And then we’ve had brilliant guest stars, of course.
Deadline: At first, it wasn’t obvious how you’d sustain it.
Short: It’s very weave-y writing, it’s like, “Who? What? When?” But it all makes sense at the end, which is amazing.
Deadline: And very unusual for a streaming series.
Short: Yes, I know.
Deadline: So you’re being celebrated once again for Oliver Putnam. Where did that character come from?
Short: It’s like any character development. It starts, obviously, in the description and what the character’s saying, but then determining his clothing. In the first scene, he’s walking across the street, someone honks at him, and he screams, “Did you not see this coat?” So what kind of coat is that? And is that how he dresses? And how does he dress? You just start building it that way. It comes from the words.
Deadline: How would you describe him as a personality?
Short: I’ve always been drawn toward any character that has a bravado that’s clearly masking insecurity. I remember as a kid, I loved Don Knotts on The Andy Griffith Show. And he had a swagger, but you knew great insecurity. He had a squad car with a radio, and the aerial went all the way up and looped to the back — except he didn’t actually have a radio! And so those kinds of characters, to me, are just hilarious. With Oliver, when he tells those stories about all these celebrities he knows, are they really true?
Deadline: How much say do you have in those moments? There are scenes when he’s telling stories, these rich showbiz anecdotes. Do they let you riff on those?
Short: It’ll be discussed, but it really is quite the written show that I’ve performed. I weasel in freedom takes sometimes. And sometimes they use some of that, and sometimes they don’t.
Deadline What’s a freedom take?
Short: Oh, a freedom take is when you’ve done a few takes with all the words written as they were written, and then you improvise and try something different. Just to say you did everything you could do.
From left: Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Patrick Harbron/Disney
Deadline: At the start of every season, do you go through what shape it’s going to take? You obviously keep saying that it’s a very scripted show, but do you have any sort of say in the shape of the show, not just Oliver, but in terms of how it’s going?
Short: No. Well, I don’t think it’s so much “I have no say” as much as…
Deadline: You don’t want it?
Short: Yeah, I don’t want it. Because I know that’s covered. That’s why actors sometimes go to dailies during the making of a movie. It’s because they’re not going to be in the edit room when the decisions are being made. They’re going to see if the director is any good. They want to know that when he said, “Moving on,” did he really have it, or should he have done more takes? And once you start to feel, “No, we’re in safe hands,” you let that go. It’s more time to learn lines.
Related: Renée Zellweger Joins Fifth Season Of ‘Only Murders In The Building’
Deadline: Talking about the guest stars, how are the guest stars decided upon? What kind of meetings do you have about that?
Short: Oh, that is definitely run past Steven, Selena and myself. If they suggested someone that I either personally hated or professionally hated, that vote would go a long way. It wouldn’t work.
Deadline: What’s different about Oliver this time round?
Short: I don’t know. I don’t analyze myself that way. I don’t sit back and say, “You know what I’ve done with Oliver this season…?” I look at the script and I think, “How do I make this real and funny?” That’s what I think. And know that I’m in such good hands. That’s the other huge liberating thing about doing a show like this. Especially into a Season 5, you feel like you’re in such safe hands that no one’s going to make you look like an idiot. No one’s going to make the wrong choice. And so, it loosens you up. It makes you feel very free. But I don’t really go in with endlessly preconceived notions of what might come across. I certainly prepare thoughts, but you want to be open to the moment and what the other actor is giving you, and maybe that’s going to change your mind.
Deadline: Do you have a favorite scene or a favorite line that Oliver has come up with?
Short: No, I don’t. I let people tell me what their favorite line is too. It would be, to me, a little bit creepy if I said, “Yes, I have five of them. My fifth favorite thing is…”
Deadline: You’ve talked a lot in your past about comedy, having fashions and phases, and Only Murders seems to withstand that.
Short: Yeah, but with Selena and her generation represented, it’s a much more nuanced situation. Anything that is different and original is fascinating.
Deadline: Have you discovered a whole new fan base as a result of that?
Short: Well, I’ve done so many different kinds of things. When people come up to me, I can almost tell as they’re approaching me what they’re going to want to talk about. If it’s a 45-year-old guy, it’s ¡Three Amigos! If it’s a 40-year-old woman, it’s Father of the Bride. If it’s a 28-year-old who looks like he’s on meth, it’s Clifford.
Deadline: That didn’t get very good reviews, did it?
Short: No, it didn’t.
Deadline: Do bad reviews dishearten you at all?
Short: Well, no one likes a bad review, but in the case of Clifford … that was made in 1994 and sometimes, like a lovely wine, a film needs to age a little bit. [Laughs] It has a very passionate fan base now.
Deadline: I very much enjoyed your guest stint on Jimmy Kimmel’s show last year.
Short: Oh, thank you.
Deadline: Jiminy Glick seemed just as relevant as ever.
Short: I think it’s like why certain traditions in show business last. Like SNL or Second City in Chicago and Toronto. Glick is just someone who … there’s always going to be someone like him who’s doing that job. I call them “morons with power.”
Deadline: Can you name any examples?
Short: You can just look at a newspaper.
Deadline: He’s still pretty anarchic compared to what passes for comedy nowadays.
Short: Well, it’s always been a weird character for me because I don’t plan anything, I just improvise it. And then we edit it to make everyone look better. To me, it’s a combination of stupidity and arrogance, and by combining those two together, you have a new character.
Deadline: Do you enjoy the comedy of embarrassment? Do you enjoy it when people are uncomfortable? Not unpleasantly uncomfortable, but just enough that they don’t know what to make of you when you’re in character…
Short: Well, I think they know that there’s no real negative intentions, that it’s all just silly. Jiminy Glick would ask a guest, “Do urinal dividers take the fun out of urinals.” Now, there’s nothing critical to the person being asked the question, it’s just a moronic question.
Deadline: Looking ahead, do you have anything lined up? Or are you completely focused on the next season of Only Murders?
Short: Well, Steve and I have many live concerts for the next few months.
Deadline: Do you still get the same buzz from performing live as you used to?
Short: Oh, it’s fun. I’m Canadian. In the ’70s, there was no star system, so you just did the three mediums [TV, film, stand-up] always at once. And that, to me, kept it all interesting. And so that’s what I’ve always done. So I love the idea of doing one thing and then you’re doing another. It’s like, “Oh, now you’re doing live shows,” and “Oh, now you’re back to filming again.” The much bigger concern is, how do you, after many, many years, still feel motivated and intrigued and — “Ooh, it’s a new mountain!” — invigorated by it? You’ve reached a point where you’re not worried about the rent anymore.
The reasons for the show’s appeal are manifold, starting with the odd-trio chemistry of the three leads. But there’s also a rich seam of irony being mined; in the first season, the proliferation of true-crime podcasts was satirized, which led to a studio deal being drawn up that saw the three sleuths meeting their Hollywood doppelgangers.
Before I speak to Short, producer and head writer John Hoffmann — seemingly just mooching around at Short’s smart, mid-century modern home — pops up to discuss the director for Season 5.
“It’s been a very tricky balance to draw,” he says. “The ‘meta’ nature of it — the reflection back — seems to be one constant theme for the show, which I wasn’t expecting from the beginning until we started to really get deeper and deeper into the kinds of progression that naturally would happen, I think, in this situation. So the part of it that really surprises me is that it’s able to hold so much, this show. I still can’t believe it. I can’t believe the way in which these three can find their ways comedically and dramatically but also holding all of that meta ‘wink-wink’ every now and then. That’s really the key.”
The last season teased a mafia connection for the future, bringing in the wife of New York’s dry-cleaning king, whose husband has gone missing. So what can we expect from the next 10 episodes? “What I think we’re doing in Season 5 is very different,” says Hoffmann. “We’re going straight into a New York story that’s happening very much currently. It’s also happening across the country, obviously, but also in the city itself. We’re pulling from the headlines to ask very specific questions about the balance of power in New York and who has that power. That’s what we’re really looking at — the shifting power dynamics of the country. And what’s really fun about it, the comedic side of it, is that the history of power in New York is pretty colorful, with the old mob and the new mob mixing in. What do those two look like, and how do they sit on either side, with our trio in the center of it?”
“Boy, I’m glad you’re answering this,” says Short. Now 75, the actor isn’t big on explanation, modestly giving the credit for his Only Murders character, eternal showman Oliver Putnam, to the show’s writers. However much that may be true, there can’t be many other actors that could play such a lovable loser with so much braggadocio and pathos. Here, with Hoffmann out of the way, Short reflects on the show that started small but dreamed so much bigger…
Deadline: Did you expect Only Murders to have such longevity?
Martin Short: I think, certainly, a fifth season in streaming is very unusual these days, but I don’t think any of us thought that way. Steve and I are from the movies also, so we were thinking, “Oh, maybe it’s just going to be one great season.” We were just hoping that it would be interesting. So you go from episode to episode, then suddenly there are 10 episodes, and you have a season. Then you’re renewed, so you do it again. Obviously, you don’t want a show to go up and down, but you’re so invested in where you are right now, it’s hard to get a perspective on it. But certainly, objectively, I can look at it and say, “This is our fifth season — that’s amazing.” And not expected.
Deadline: When did you realize it was working?
Short: I think after looking at a few episodes. I’m an executive producer, so I’m seeing rough cuts and giving notes, but I’m also getting a sense of, “Boy, actually, this is fun. I like these characters, and I like their interaction.” And then we’ve had brilliant guest stars, of course.
Deadline: At first, it wasn’t obvious how you’d sustain it.
Short: It’s very weave-y writing, it’s like, “Who? What? When?” But it all makes sense at the end, which is amazing.
Deadline: And very unusual for a streaming series.
Short: Yes, I know.
Deadline: So you’re being celebrated once again for Oliver Putnam. Where did that character come from?
Short: It’s like any character development. It starts, obviously, in the description and what the character’s saying, but then determining his clothing. In the first scene, he’s walking across the street, someone honks at him, and he screams, “Did you not see this coat?” So what kind of coat is that? And is that how he dresses? And how does he dress? You just start building it that way. It comes from the words.
Deadline: How would you describe him as a personality?
Short: I’ve always been drawn toward any character that has a bravado that’s clearly masking insecurity. I remember as a kid, I loved Don Knotts on The Andy Griffith Show. And he had a swagger, but you knew great insecurity. He had a squad car with a radio, and the aerial went all the way up and looped to the back — except he didn’t actually have a radio! And so those kinds of characters, to me, are just hilarious. With Oliver, when he tells those stories about all these celebrities he knows, are they really true?
Deadline: How much say do you have in those moments? There are scenes when he’s telling stories, these rich showbiz anecdotes. Do they let you riff on those?
Short: It’ll be discussed, but it really is quite the written show that I’ve performed. I weasel in freedom takes sometimes. And sometimes they use some of that, and sometimes they don’t.
Deadline What’s a freedom take?
Short: Oh, a freedom take is when you’ve done a few takes with all the words written as they were written, and then you improvise and try something different. Just to say you did everything you could do.
From left: Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Patrick Harbron/Disney
Deadline: At the start of every season, do you go through what shape it’s going to take? You obviously keep saying that it’s a very scripted show, but do you have any sort of say in the shape of the show, not just Oliver, but in terms of how it’s going?
Short: No. Well, I don’t think it’s so much “I have no say” as much as…
Deadline: You don’t want it?
Short: Yeah, I don’t want it. Because I know that’s covered. That’s why actors sometimes go to dailies during the making of a movie. It’s because they’re not going to be in the edit room when the decisions are being made. They’re going to see if the director is any good. They want to know that when he said, “Moving on,” did he really have it, or should he have done more takes? And once you start to feel, “No, we’re in safe hands,” you let that go. It’s more time to learn lines.
Related: Renée Zellweger Joins Fifth Season Of ‘Only Murders In The Building’
Deadline: Talking about the guest stars, how are the guest stars decided upon? What kind of meetings do you have about that?
Short: Oh, that is definitely run past Steven, Selena and myself. If they suggested someone that I either personally hated or professionally hated, that vote would go a long way. It wouldn’t work.
Deadline: What’s different about Oliver this time round?
Short: I don’t know. I don’t analyze myself that way. I don’t sit back and say, “You know what I’ve done with Oliver this season…?” I look at the script and I think, “How do I make this real and funny?” That’s what I think. And know that I’m in such good hands. That’s the other huge liberating thing about doing a show like this. Especially into a Season 5, you feel like you’re in such safe hands that no one’s going to make you look like an idiot. No one’s going to make the wrong choice. And so, it loosens you up. It makes you feel very free. But I don’t really go in with endlessly preconceived notions of what might come across. I certainly prepare thoughts, but you want to be open to the moment and what the other actor is giving you, and maybe that’s going to change your mind.
Deadline: Do you have a favorite scene or a favorite line that Oliver has come up with?
Short: No, I don’t. I let people tell me what their favorite line is too. It would be, to me, a little bit creepy if I said, “Yes, I have five of them. My fifth favorite thing is…”
Deadline: You’ve talked a lot in your past about comedy, having fashions and phases, and Only Murders seems to withstand that.
Short: Yeah, but with Selena and her generation represented, it’s a much more nuanced situation. Anything that is different and original is fascinating.
Deadline: Have you discovered a whole new fan base as a result of that?
Short: Well, I’ve done so many different kinds of things. When people come up to me, I can almost tell as they’re approaching me what they’re going to want to talk about. If it’s a 45-year-old guy, it’s ¡Three Amigos! If it’s a 40-year-old woman, it’s Father of the Bride. If it’s a 28-year-old who looks like he’s on meth, it’s Clifford.
Deadline: That didn’t get very good reviews, did it?
Short: No, it didn’t.
Deadline: Do bad reviews dishearten you at all?
Short: Well, no one likes a bad review, but in the case of Clifford … that was made in 1994 and sometimes, like a lovely wine, a film needs to age a little bit. [Laughs] It has a very passionate fan base now.
Deadline: I very much enjoyed your guest stint on Jimmy Kimmel’s show last year.
Short: Oh, thank you.
Deadline: Jiminy Glick seemed just as relevant as ever.
Short: I think it’s like why certain traditions in show business last. Like SNL or Second City in Chicago and Toronto. Glick is just someone who … there’s always going to be someone like him who’s doing that job. I call them “morons with power.”
Deadline: Can you name any examples?
Short: You can just look at a newspaper.
Deadline: He’s still pretty anarchic compared to what passes for comedy nowadays.
Short: Well, it’s always been a weird character for me because I don’t plan anything, I just improvise it. And then we edit it to make everyone look better. To me, it’s a combination of stupidity and arrogance, and by combining those two together, you have a new character.
Deadline: Do you enjoy the comedy of embarrassment? Do you enjoy it when people are uncomfortable? Not unpleasantly uncomfortable, but just enough that they don’t know what to make of you when you’re in character…
Short: Well, I think they know that there’s no real negative intentions, that it’s all just silly. Jiminy Glick would ask a guest, “Do urinal dividers take the fun out of urinals.” Now, there’s nothing critical to the person being asked the question, it’s just a moronic question.
Deadline: Looking ahead, do you have anything lined up? Or are you completely focused on the next season of Only Murders?
Short: Well, Steve and I have many live concerts for the next few months.
Deadline: Do you still get the same buzz from performing live as you used to?
Short: Oh, it’s fun. I’m Canadian. In the ’70s, there was no star system, so you just did the three mediums [TV, film, stand-up] always at once. And that, to me, kept it all interesting. And so that’s what I’ve always done. So I love the idea of doing one thing and then you’re doing another. It’s like, “Oh, now you’re doing live shows,” and “Oh, now you’re back to filming again.” The much bigger concern is, how do you, after many, many years, still feel motivated and intrigued and — “Ooh, it’s a new mountain!” — invigorated by it? You’ve reached a point where you’re not worried about the rent anymore.
- 2025-08-08
- par Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
" I'm always thrilled about it and I’m always trying to do the best work," two-time Emmy-winning production designer Patrick Howe says about scoring his third consecutive nomination for Only Murders in the Building. Howe explains in Gold Derby's Meet the Experts: TV Production Designers panel that the challenge "on an ongoing series, with new material, is trying to keep things fresh and have it feel like the first time for audience; that they can see new content and look at characters in a new way and always approaching it like it's like it's a first season." (Watch our full interview above.)
See Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in first look at Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Hulu’s hit comedy-mystery Only Murders in the Building follows three true-crime enthusiasts; Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), who turn their...
See Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in first look at Season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Hulu’s hit comedy-mystery Only Murders in the Building follows three true-crime enthusiasts; Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), who turn their...
- 2025-08-07
- par Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
ABC is officially scheduled to air another new episode of their game show Match Game tonight, August 6, 2025, and it will feature celebrities Andrea Martin, Pete Holmes and more. This episode is the second one for this current season 6. According to ABC's official, episode 2 press release information, this episode will feature celebrity appearances from: actress/comedian Ego Nwodim, actress/musician Jackie Tohn, comedian Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, actress Andrea Martin, comedian/actor Thomas Lennon and comedian/actor Pete Holmes. ABC's official description for this new episode 2 of Match Game season 6 reads like this, "Ego Nwodim, Jackie Tohn, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Andrea Martin, Thomas Lennon, and Pete Holmes. Things get wildly Blank with Martin Short and six hilarious celebrities on a brand-new episode of "Match Game" as contestants play to win $25,000."...
- 2025-08-06
- par Chris
- OnTheFlix
Match Game – Wednesday, (Disney/Jan Thijs)
Martin Short
Over the course of six decades, Match Game has become one of the most beloved and enduring formats in television history. Known for its quirky humor, celebrity guests, and off-the-cuff jokes, the show has always relied on a strong host to keep things moving and the audience laughing. Now, Martin Short is stepping into that role — and he’s more than ready to deliver.
In the latest version of Match Game, airing Wednesday nights on ABC, Short is embracing the show’s legacy while bringing his own signature style and energy. Click on the media bar below to hear Martin Short. During press for the new season, he explained that his goal is to maintain a sense of spontaneity and keep the tone light, playful, and unpredictable.
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The new revival brings...
Martin Short
Over the course of six decades, Match Game has become one of the most beloved and enduring formats in television history. Known for its quirky humor, celebrity guests, and off-the-cuff jokes, the show has always relied on a strong host to keep things moving and the audience laughing. Now, Martin Short is stepping into that role — and he’s more than ready to deliver.
In the latest version of Match Game, airing Wednesday nights on ABC, Short is embracing the show’s legacy while bringing his own signature style and energy. Click on the media bar below to hear Martin Short. During press for the new season, he explained that his goal is to maintain a sense of spontaneity and keep the tone light, playful, and unpredictable.
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The new revival brings...
- 2025-08-06
- par A.C.
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal all episodes entered as 2025 Emmy Award submissions for the comedy, drama, and limited categories. Each program submits six episodes from this past season. Each lead, supporting, and guest performer submits one episode. Television Academy voters are asked to watch each of the titles entered for that category before marking their ballots. Note that all episodes are entered for the limited series and limited actor/actress categories.
Comedian Nate Bargatze hosts the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14 for CBS. The Creative Arts ceremonies are held the weekend of Sept. 6-7.
Comedy Series:
Abbott Elementary – “Girard Creek,” “Dad Fight,” “Karaoke,” “Ringworm,” “100th Day of School,” “Volunteers”
The Bear – “Tomorrow,” “Next,” “Doors,” “Napkins,” “Ice Chips,” “Forever”
Hacks – “Big, Brave Girl,” “Cover Girls,” “I Love L.A.,” “Mrs. Table,” “Witch of the Week,” “A Slippery Slope”
Nobody Wants This – “Pilot,” “A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple,” “The Ick,” “Wags,” “Rebecca’s...
Comedian Nate Bargatze hosts the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14 for CBS. The Creative Arts ceremonies are held the weekend of Sept. 6-7.
Comedy Series:
Abbott Elementary – “Girard Creek,” “Dad Fight,” “Karaoke,” “Ringworm,” “100th Day of School,” “Volunteers”
The Bear – “Tomorrow,” “Next,” “Doors,” “Napkins,” “Ice Chips,” “Forever”
Hacks – “Big, Brave Girl,” “Cover Girls,” “I Love L.A.,” “Mrs. Table,” “Witch of the Week,” “A Slippery Slope”
Nobody Wants This – “Pilot,” “A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple,” “The Ick,” “Wags,” “Rebecca’s...
- 2025-08-01
- par Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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