Only Murders in the Building Season 5: Why you shouldn't miss the Arconia trio's new investigation?
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short have put on their investigative hats again with a new thrilling case in their hands. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 releasing soon.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5
Last Updated: 01.28 PM, Sep 08, 2025
The curious trio of the Arconia building is back in the business! Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short are dusting off their detective gear to tackle another whodunit in Only Murders in the Building Season 5, which drops tomorrow in India on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on September 9, 2025. This new season, with only 3 episodes, promises a rollercoaster ride full of mystries around their beloved doorman Lester's suspecious death from the previous season. So, check out the reasons why should not miss it at all.
Reasons to watch Only Murders in the Building Season 5:
The cliffhanger with a surprise dead body
In true Only Murders fashion, it's not long before another body drops that set the stage for Season 5 after the last season ended in 2024. The interesting part is this mysterious death points at the suspicious death of Lester. The official explanation of Lester's death was an accident, but the podcasting trio suspects foul play, leading them to investigate again in Season 5.
New cast members addition
Apart from Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, this Season 5 also brings a new batch of cast filled with popular actors like Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Renée Zellweger, and Keegan-Michael Key, among others. This new season will explore a connection to the mobster, including characters played by Bobby Cannavale and Téa Leoni.
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Deeper storyline with emotional insights
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 narrative will explore the stark contrast between the past and the present New York City and the mind-boggling changes happened throughout the years. Thjs dynamicnpromises a more reflective and layered mystery. Lester's death is a personal blow to the residents of the Arconia, making the stakes for the investigation deeply personal.
Darker mystries to solve
This new investigation will lead the determined trio beyond the confines of Arconia building and into a dark conspiracy that involves old-school mobsters, powerful billionaires, and the city's changes. Season 5 also promises to delve deeper into the personal lives of Oliver's directing career, Mabel's life choices, and Charles's grief over the loss of his stunt double.
FAQs:
Q. Will there be a season 5 for Only Murders in the Building?
A. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 will officially premiere on September 9, 2025, on JioHostar (OTTplay Premium) in India.
Q. Will Meryl Streep be in season 5 of Only Murders in the Building?
A. Meryl Streep is returning for season 5 of "Only Murders in the Building. The Academy Award winner actress appeared in a video with Selena Gomez to mark her return to the beloved Hulu series.
Q. What is the plot of Only Murders in the Building season 5?
A. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them – one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.