Only Murders In The Building Season 1 May 2026

Season 1 of Only Murders in the Building is a near-flawless debut. It’s a show for anyone who has ever binged a true-crime podcast at 2 AM, wondered about the strangers living above them, or simply wanted a comedy that doesn’t sacrifice its brain for its heart.

Balancing murder with belly laughs is a tightrope walk. Season 1 does it with grace. It satirizes podcast culture (the obsessive fans, the merch, the cliffhangers) without ever mocking its audience. The mystery is genuinely compelling—layer upon layer of red herrings, secret lovers, and neighborhood grievances—but it’s the characters’ loneliness that lingers. The show argues that true crime isn’t just about the victim; it’s about the living using puzzles to distract from their own isolation. only murders in the building season 1

The pairing of Martin and Short is comedy legend, but the secret weapon is Selena Gomez. Her dry, deadpan delivery perfectly grounds the elder statesmen’s theatricality. She’s not just the "young one"; Mabel is the heart and the mystery. Together, they feel less like a gimmick and more like a found family you desperately want to see succeed. Season 1 of Only Murders in the Building

Unlike many murder mysteries where the corpse is merely a plot device, Tim Kono becomes a real person through flashbacks and voicemails. You end up mourning him, not just investigating his death. That empathy elevates the show beyond simple whodunit fare. Season 1 does it with grace

All 10 episodes of Season 1 are streaming on Hulu (US) and Disney+/Star (International).