Only Murders in the Building

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highly recommended!

I previously rated the show an 8, but i have had to lower the rating after season 3. I loved season 1 and 2, but I'm just not enjoying season 3 as much. The main characters seem to have different personalities.

The show in season 1 and 2 was warm, engaging and funny, but a lot of that is lost in season 3 somehow.

I personally don't really like the musical theme of season 3, but others appear to love it.

The reveals are obvious and easily guessed at the beginning, and aren't very interesting/twists.

The writing seems way less serious, as though they know it's a stupid premise so haven't put as much effort into the writing.

Overall I am disappointed with season 3, the ending certainly wasn't worth dragging out 10 episodes for. Would love to see the show carry on, more similarly to season 1.

I think overall Season one was quite good. Steve Martin and Martin Short, while not a magical duo, worked very well together, especially as each others' straight man. In think we all agree the false leads was overplayed and season one could have been perhaps two episodes shorter.

Season two, in contrast, is just insufferable. The writing is cringe. The humor has changed from subtlety, repartee, and irony to entirely dumbed down sophomoric or physical humor that simply does not work. I dare anyone to show how and where this is a script with any intelligence at all. Where is there anything that would even bemuse a New Yorker. Were are the funny references to well known Manhattan foibles and uniqueness? The only one I saw in the entire season was stolen directly from Woody Allen. And this seasons supporting cast is there for what exactly? Selena Gomez did a yeoman's job considering her struggling with serious illness and being thrown in with the mega talents.. Great comedic star? No. But she did well considering. People should know the original script did not include her character. But Cara Delevingne and Schumer? Please, their inclusion is forced, artificial and they add nothing at all.

The repetitive gushing positive reviews of Season Two here on IMDB are glaring in that they are uniformly not specific. (they also include a lot of repetition, making many possibly shills) What is so enjoyable about it? They don't say. I can only guess it is because they got more of the jokes because it was so dumbed down? And what on earth is with the ticking of every woke box? I can see that if it supports the story, but how does that does that support the story here? It doesn't. It seems like a glaring and forced substitute for quality writing.

Enjoy Season One, skip Season Two.

Season One: 9/10 stars Season Two: 2/10 stars.

This show is a joy to watch. It's witty and light-hearted, which is exactly what we need right now. Very reminiscent of Clue.

We all know that Steve Martin and Martin Short can combine to produce comedy gold, but who could have predicted that Steve Martin and Selena Gomez would have such incredible chemistry? Add in the wonderful Nathan Lane and now Sting (!) and after just 3 episodes I am completely hooked.