Only Murders In The Building is not only one of the most popular but also one of the longest-running shows on Hulu. The Emmy-nominated series has aired four seasons so far, which have been loved by the audience for their perfect blend of humor and mystery.
The show follows the trio of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel who investigate a string of murders and run a true-crime podcast in their apartment building situated in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City.
The fourth season ended on a high note with the trio coming across another victim. Fans are now eagerly awaiting updates on the next season. Here is all you need to know about Only Murders In The Building season 5 cast and plot, and more.
The cast of Only Murders In The Building season 5
Only Murders In The Building season 5 cast includes the lead trio of Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage, Martin Short as Oliver Putnam, and Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora. The three have been associated with the show since its inception and have never failed to impress the audience with their stellar performances.
The supporting cast members who are expected to reprise their roles include Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller, Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris, Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Donna Williams.
Additionally, Tea Leoni, who made a guest appearance in the season 4 finale, will return as Sofia Caccimeli. The character will have a much bigger role to play in the upcoming season. The full cast list of Only Murders In The Building season 5 is given below:
- Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage
- Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
- Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora
- Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
- Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Donna Williams
- Tea Leoni as Sofia Caccimeli
The plot of Only Murders In The Building season 5
Only Murders In The Building season 5 plot will have some new twists and mysteries for the lead trio. It will focus on the murder of Lester, Arconia’s doorman, who was found dead in the fountain in the previous season’s finale.
Mabel, Charles, and Oliver will have to dig into some old secrets of the building to find answers about his death. Meanwhile, Sofia Caccimelio has already asked for their help in finding her missing husband, Nicky "The Neck" Caccimelio.
Nicky is connected to the Caputo crime family, so the trio might get involved with some dangerous people. Sofia believes his disappearance is somehow linked to the Arconia, which will make matters even more complicated.
Co-creator John Hoffman talked about what to expect from the upcoming season in an interview with Variety. He revealed the show will not only focus on Lester’s death but also tie it to the changing face of New York City:
“The victim was a doorman, and that is a very rich lineage and heritage to New York City - what that job is, and the union around that job - and there's a level of respect involved.”
“Now we have to pay respect by finding out what exactly might have happened to Lester. The old-school nature of all of that piety that still find in New York, matched up with sort of the modern.”
The release date of Only Murders In The Building season 5
As of now, Hulu has not confirmed the release date of Only Murders In The Building season 5. However, it is one of the few streaming shows that has followed a yearly broadcast schedule since its beginning.
The previous seasons have mostly premiered around August. If the show follows the same trend again, the fifth season will debut on Hulu in August 2025. During the announcement of the series’ renewal, Martin Short also hinted that the next season will premiere sometime in 2025.
Only Murders In The Building seasons 1 to 4 are streaming on Hulu.