The critically acclaimed Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building, will have a Season 4, and the release date draws near. The unlikely trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) follow life within the prestigious Upper West Side apartment building called the Arconia and solve a murder mystery that happens within its walls.
Since it first aired in 2021, Only Murders in the Building has been nominated for 21 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2022, the show received a Peabody Award for excellence in storytelling and representation.
With a confirmed release date of August 27, 2024, fans are again about to be treated to a slew of their favorite podcasting sleuths for one last time. From razor-sharp writing to a fine cast and shocking plot twists, this is truly going to be one of the most thrilling TV shows.
What will be the plot of Only Murders in the Building Season 4?
Right away, the amateur sleuth trio—Charles, Oliver, and Mabel—get themselves into a fresh mystery in the greatly discussed Only Murders in the Building Season 4, the shocking murder of Sazz Pataki, Charles' stunt double and longtime friend.
The three embark on a journey to find the answer to that question, moving from New York City to Los Angeles, as a Hollywood studio works on turning their hit podcast into a movie.
The arduous race to uncover the twisted secrets belonging to the West Tower residents takes the trio on an epic adventure around the courtyard of the Arconia. The closer they seem to be to the truth, the more they have to deal with the fallout from their previous investigations and what their podcast did to the people around them.
While this time going through the whirlwind of the creative process and the pulchritude of Hollywood glamour, the peculiar trio is still equally encumbered by the personal toll the investigation has brought into their lives. The stakes are higher, but Charles, Oliver, and Mabel must hold fast together to solve the mystery and clear their names before it's too late.
The cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 4
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It's also bringing the most star-studded cast in a "starriest season yet" by reuniting the OG trio with familiar faces while adding several new high-profile guest stars.
Here’s a brief introduction for each character in Only Murders in the Building Season 4:
- Charles-Haden Savage played by Steve Martin: A semi-retired actor and former star of the crime drama Brazzos.
- Oliver Putnam played by Martin Short: An ambitious, financially struggling Broadway director and podcast creator.
- Mabel Mora played by Selena Gomez: A young artist and secretive friend of the first season's murder victim, Tim Kono.
- Sazz Pataki played by Jane Lynch: Charles' longtime stunt double and friend, involved in the latest murder mystery.
- Loretta Durkin played by Meryl Streep: A struggling actress and Oliver's love interest, stars in his Broadway play.
- Ben Glenroy played by Paul Rudd: Is a Hollywood actor whose murder sparks the investigation in Season 3.
- Cinda Canning played by Tina Fey: A true crime podcaster who becomes a rival to the main trio.
- Howard Morris played by Michael Cyril Creighton: A cat-loving resident of the Arconia with a mysterious past.
- Alice Banks played by Cara Delevingne: An artist and briefly Mabel's love interest in Season 2.
- Jan Bellows played by Amy Ryan: A professional bassoonist who dates Charles and becomes entwined in the plot.
How to watch Only Murders in the Building Season 4?
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Only Murders in the Building Season 4 will be streaming exclusively on Hulu. The season's premiere date is August 27, 2024, with new episodes released each week thereafter.
To help you plan your viewing schedule, here's a detailed release table for the 10 episodes of Season 4:
You can sign up for Hulu if you are not a subscriber to watch the series. They usually give a free trial for new users to let them experience it before they start paying. Once you have a Hulu subscription, you can stream Only Murders in the Building on smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, and computers.
For viewers outside the U.S., check with local streaming services like Disney+ Hotstar, which will also feature Season 4 in certain regions.
Watch out for the trailer and promotional clips on YouTube and other websites to get a feel of its plot and cast.
Stick with Soap Central for continued coverage of Only Murders in the Building Season 4.