Whether you are a true crime obsessive, a fan of Steve Martin’s physical comedy, or just looking for a show that respects your intelligence while making you laugh, Only Murders in the Building - Season 1 is essential viewing.
A wealthy deli owner and Oliver’s longtime theatrical sponsor, who agrees to fund the podcast. The Climax and Resolution
: Mabel's friend who was recently released from prison for a crime he didn't commit.
The first season revolves around the murder of Arcon, a wealthy and reclusive resident of the Arconville, a luxury apartment building on the Upper West Side. The victim, Arcon, is found dead in his apartment, and the investigation that follows reveals a complex web of secrets and lies among the building's residents. Only Murders in the Building - Season 1
(Selena Gomez)—who share an obsession with true crime podcasts. Plot Overview The Premise
Oliver convinces a reluctant Charles and a mysterious Mabel to document their investigation.
The final confrontation in Charles’ apartment—complete with a poisoned bassoon cleaner and a bloody knife—is tense, dark, and punctuated by the show’s signature wit. Whether you are a true crime obsessive, a
But beyond the plot, Season 1 established the show’s philosophy: murder is terrible, but investigating it with friends might just save your life. It won a Peabody Award, multiple Emmy nominations (including a win for Outstanding Production Design), and proved that a comedic murder mystery could be appointment viewing again.
: After successfully stopping Jan from blowing up the building, the trio celebrates, only to be found by police standing over the dead body of the board president, Bunny Folger . They are arrested as suspects in her murder, setting up Season 2. 2. Main Cast & Characters
The cat-loving resident whose beloved pet died on the same night as Tim, leading the trio to suspect animal poisoning. The first season revolves around the murder of
Much of the first season was filmed on location throughout Manhattan, including spots in Central Park, on Riverside Drive, and near various iconic streets. The interiors of the characters' apartments, however, were built on soundstages at Silvercup Studios North in the Bronx.
(Selena Gomez) is a young, enigmatic artist living in her aunt's unfinished apartment, burdened by a traumatic past connected to the very building they inhabit.
The Arconia is more than just a setting; it is a character in itself. The building is filled with eccentric, suspicious, and often hilarious neighbors who provide a rich cast of suspects. Key residents include:
