NEW DELHI — Fans of the hit show Only Murders in the Building can now relax. The fifth season of the program, which stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, is now available on digital platforms. The new season starts with a new mystery after the death of Lester, the Arconia apartment building’s doorman, who was well-liked. Even though the authorities say his death was an accident, the strange group of true-crime podcasters thinks differently and starts a new, exciting inquiry.
When and Where to Watch
You can now stream the first three episodes of the ten-episode season on JioHotstar in India. In the U.S., the series is available on Hulu, and new episodes come out every Tuesday. The season finale will air on October 28, so fans will have a steady stream of intrigue and fun in the weeks to come.
The Plot: A New Murder and New Suspects
The official trailer for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building shows that the main plot is the strange death of doorman Lester. Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) think something is wrong and that the cops might be covering it up. Their research takes them into the “shadowy corners of New York,” which is a complicated and deadly place. The new season promises to reveal a web of surprising links between the people who live in the Arconia and wealthy businessmen and mobsters.
People in the Cast and Crew
John Hoffman and Steve Martin made the show, and its main cast members Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are all back. Michael Cyril Creighton and Jackie Hoffman are back as cast members. Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, and Logan Lerman are among the new cast members this season. They play a trio of enigmatic millionaires who are involved in the murder. Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, and Bobby Cannavale are also new to the show. They all add to the season’s rich cast. The great composer Siddhartha Khosla is still writing the music for the show.
First Reactions
The first reviews of the fifth season have all been quite good. Since it came out, the show has made a big impression. Both fans and critics have praised the lead actors’ performances and the interesting plot. The series has a strong IMDb rating of 8.1 out of 10.