Only Murders in the Building (2021)

Only Murders in the Building is a darkly comic crime-drama (2021) that blends sharp humor, twisty mystery, and heartfelt character work. When a grisly death rattles the residents of a posh Upper West Side apartment block, three unlikely neighbors — a washed-up actor (Steve Martin), a struggling stage director (Martin Short), and a young podcast-obsessed tenant (Selena Gomez) — bond over their mutual true-crime obsession and decide to investigate. To document their sleuthing and cash in on the craze, they launch a podcast, and what begins as amateur probing quickly spirals into a dangerous hunt for the truth as long-hidden secrets, rivalries, and lies inside the building come to light. Watching the show you’ll experience an entertaining mix of laugh-out-loud moments and taut suspense. The chemistry among the three leads fuels much of the comedy, while episodic cliffhangers and clever clues keep the mystery compelling — expect red herrings, surprises, and emotional payoffs rather than straight procedural beats. The series also offers a playful, self-aware look at true-crime culture and fandom, along with tender explorations of grief, ambition, and unlikely friendship. If you like character-driven mysteries with generous doses of wit and heart, Only Murders in the Building delivers a bingeable, stylish ride: smartly written, warmly acted, and constantly turning expectations as the trio races to unmask a killer who may be closer than they think.

Actors: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

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