What to expect from Only Murders in the Building season 5? Everything to know

A still from Only Murders in the Building (Image via Hulu)
A still from Only Murders in the Building (Image via Hulu)

Only Murders in the Building season 4 concluded on a high note, bringing perhaps the best season of the show so far to an end with a gateway to Only Murders in the Building season 5, which may as well trump this one. A certain thing about this show is its ability to surprise viewers even when it seems that every possible resource is exhausted.

Of course, as hinted in the final moments of the latest season's finale, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will deal with the latest death in the Arconia, Lester (Teddy Coluca), the doorman. Lester has been an adorable character throughout the show, but just like Sazz, this season's ending has brought an end to his story and the start of a new one for the podcasters.

The fifth season may also be able to link Téa Leoni's Sofia Caccimelio to the story as well, especially after she made a rather tense appearance seeking Charles's (Steve Martin) and Mabel's (played by Selena Gomez) help.

Moreover, co-creator and showrunner John Hoffman also hinted at what can happen in Only Murders in the Building season 5.


Only Murders in the Building season 5 will take on a contemporary New York angle

A lot to do with Only Murders in the Building season 4 was Los Angeles and Hollywood. With the backdrop of movies and the movie industry, this season of the show experimented both with the narrative and stylistically, incorporating various exciting elements that made this season stand out.

Just like the Hollywood angle in this one, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will reportedly take a more New York approach. This was discussed by co-creator and showrunner John Hoffman in his October 29 interview with The Wrap when he was asked about what the fifth season holds.

Hoffman said:

"What I’m excited about for Season 5 is that we’re trying to tell a particular kind of take from a New York angle. Season 5 will hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now, in ways that honestly we couldn’t have even predicted. We built our story and then certain things revealed themselves, and vice versa.

He further added:

"We found out certain things, we were hearing whispers about certain things and it’s a little bit more reflective, deeply New York, both historically and the modern New York right now too. The show has always been classic meets modern. So that is carried through again in a very, very big way within the next season. Another wildly funny world for our group to get thrown into is all I will say."

Apart from this change in angle, fans can expect the same wild humor, a fascinating mystery, and a lot of twists.

As has been the trend for the show in recent years, the fifth season will also likely feature many celebrities.


Only Murders in the Building season 5 is also expected to feature characters and arcs from the previous season, much like how the fourth season brought back some classic characters and moments from the past of the show.

As the show just concluded, there is still time before we learn more about the new cast additions, plot lines, and creative changes. But it won't be long before we are back witnessing another murder at the Arconia.

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Edited by Sourav Chakraborty
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