Only Murders in the Building Season 5: Broadway Veterans and Hollywood Stars Unite for Latest Mystery

A New Chapter in the Arconia’s History

The fifth season of the hit series centers around a shocking new mystery: the death of the Arconia’s longtime doorman Lester, whose body was discovered in the courtyard fountain. The original trio – Charles, Oliver, and Mabel – refuse to accept it as an accident, launching into yet another investigation that extends beyond their building’s walls.

Star-Studded Ensemble

The show’s beloved main cast – Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez – returns alongside Meryl Streep, who reprises her role as Loretta Durkin-Putnam. Core cast members including Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are also set to return.

The new season welcomes an impressive lineup of award-winning talent, including Christoph Waltz, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Renée Zellweger, Keegan-Michael Key, Bobby Cannavale, Dianne Wiest, Beanie Feldstein, Logan Lerman, and Jeramine Fowler in special guest star roles.

Production and Setting

Production began in March 2025, with filming taking place across various iconic New York locations. The crew was recently spotted shooting scenes on Staten Island near the famous house used in The Godfather. The Arconia’s exterior shots continue to utilize The Belnord, the iconic 13-story apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

A New Direction

Co-creator John Hoffman has revealed that the fifth season will explore themes of past versus present New York, promising to “tell a particular kind of take from a New York angle” that reflects contemporary issues. The show continues to thrive on the remarkable chemistry between its leads, with the core trio’s unlikely friendship remaining authentic both on and off camera, lending natural credibility to the overall narrative.

Critics note that the series maintains its ability to generate genuine laughs while keeping viewers engaged through its mystery elements, avoiding the temptation to fast-forward through scenes. As one reviewer puts it, “It’s more of the same, unsurprisingly, but you can’t mess with near perfection.”