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Only Murders in the Building

2021 – nowShow6 seasons51 episodesTV-MA

ComedyMystery
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic778.5Rotten Tomatoes95%89%

An intriguing, wholesome comedy series about crime and mystery, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 51 episodes · best: S2E10 "I Know Who Did It" 8.9

Episodes

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8.0
7.9
7.8
7.7

Story

The building always wins.

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

Feels like

  • Cozy Mystery Comedy
  • Meta-Narrative Podcasting
  • New York City Charm
  • Witty Ensemble Cast
  • True Crime Satire
  • Whodunit Puzzle
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Light-hearted Suspense
  • Pop Culture References
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 186 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jamie Babbit, John Hoffman, Cherien Dabis
Written by
Ben Philippe, Jake Schnesel, Madeleine George
Produced by
Kristin Bernstein, Jill Risk Wolfe, Madeleine George
Music by
Siddhartha Khosla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 31, 2021 · October 28, 2025 · Still running

First aired
August 31, 2021
Latest episode
October 28, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 51 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Crystal-Ball Scheduling, Once More, with Clarity +9

  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Crystal-Ball Scheduling
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Person as Verb
  • Alone with the Psycho
  • Self-Serving Memory
  • Missed Him by That Much
  • Pop-Up Texting
  • Fake-Out Twist
  • Evidence Dungeon
  • Mistaken Nationality

12 of 383 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Only Murders in the Building?"

Questions about Only Murders in the Building

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Only Murders in the Building?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Only Murders in the Building streams on Disney+ and Hulu. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Only Murders in the Building worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Only Murders in the Building okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Only Murders in the Building make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Only Murders in the Building?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

What tropes does Only Murders in the Building use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessCrystal-Ball SchedulingOnce More, with ClarityOnce More, with ClarityPerson as VerbAlone with the PsychoSelf-Serving MemoryMissed Him by That MuchPop-Up TextingFake-Out TwistEvidence DungeonMistaken Nationalityand 371 more

TV Tropes lists 383 tropes for it, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Crystal-Ball Scheduling, and Once More, with Clarity.