User Reviews

Season 1 (9/10) When this series came my girlfriend wasn't especially interested. I'm a huge fan of comedy mysteries and loved Steve Martin when I was young, but her enthusiasm for either is mild.

But after five minutes I had to stop and make her watch it, because we are New Yorkers and this series nails New York in five minutes. The weird relationships with by-passers, the artsy types, the justified paranoia, it was all there and immediately hilarious.

The series is about a trio of murder-podcast fanatics who bond over an actual murder in their luxury apartment building. Soon they are investigating and podcasting. But they are also each keeping secrets from one another in a wonderful mysteries-in-a-mystery structure. Everyone has secrets, the series says, and digging deep is fascinating exercise.

The cast is terrific. Martin is low-key funny, Short, who I am generally lukewarm towards, is very funny as a flamboyant theater director, and Selena Gomez more than holds her own as a hilariously snarky temporary tenant.

This show has been a hot-ticket item as far as I know - certainly my friends (and fellow New Yorkers) love it - so I was shocked to see how many user reviews just hate this show, or only find it mediocre, to the point where they insist all favorable reviews are paid for. This response is inexplicable to me. The show is amazing. When a new episode dropped we watched it immediately. It's just so, so, so, so good.

Ignore the naysayers, this is a must watch.

Other seasons: Season 2 (8/10): A shade weaker than the first season, but still excellent.

Season 3 (6/10): What the hell happened? Season 3 had Steve Martin playing his character as a complete idiot and after 2 great seasons, Selena Gomez turned lackluster - more glum and less snarkily witty. And when the mystery was solved, oh my God these were the most nonsensical motives you could come up with.

Sure, there were still good moments, good guest stars, surprisingly enjoyable songs. But OMG.

So I just finished watching Only Murders in the Building and have to say I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I originally had no intent on watching because it looked like a show aimed for people 60+ years old. I was wrong. After seeing all the great reviews and all the award nominations for both seasons I finally gave in and watched it. It's a funny who dun it kind of show. It's about three strangers who all love true crime podcasts and then all of a sudden find themselves making one of their own from a murder in their own building. These three (Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short) start to put together the clues to find the murderer. The series has something for everyone. If you're looking for a show to just have a good time with and keep you entertained then give this a try. It's just a fun show that you can binge over a few days.

I was actually surprised by how much I liked Only Murders in the Building. There's a reason that both seasons have been nominated and won so many awards. The cast (Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short) and writing is what makes this show so special. Martin and Short play off one another like the legends they are and Gomez is a lot better actress than I expected. The three of them are just so likable and easy to root for in this series. This show was so good and every episode is so entertaining that I binged both seasons over the course of a weekend. It's a murder mystery show that has plenty of twists, turns and laughs. I'm looking forward to season 3 coming out soon. Season 3 should be the best yet with Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep added to the cast. Can't wait!

When the initial episodes of 'Only Murders in the Building' started raking in 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, I must confess that I was skeptical that Steve Martin and co could keep up the quirky fun nature of this comedy-thriller series till the last episode.

But Martin Short, Selena Gomez and him form an unlikely yet rambunctious trio who keep us hooked and entertained till the very last episode of this brilliantly written, infectiously funny series.

Steve Martin and a fantastic Martin Short star as a pair of geriatric has-been performers who run into a young gild (Gomez) who also happens to be a fellow murder podcast fanatic. How this rag-tag trio come together to solve a strange murder that takes place in their apartment forms the rest of this story.

Although some comedy-investigative series' have had huge fan bases like Monk (2002-09) and Psych (2006-14) this genre has always been a tightrope walk that most creators shy away from.

Finding humor in the most unlikeliest of places and filled with unexpected twists and turns and a host of delectable supporting characters, it is no surprise that Steve Martin was also one of the creative geniuses behind the writing of this work.

Leaving us on a tantalizing knife-edge with a cliffhanger climax, I cannot wait for Season 2. Well worth the 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. An immensely bingeable, suspenseful, laugh riot!

Highly recommended!

We all know that Steve Martin and Martin Short can combine to produce comedy gold, but who could have predicted that Steve Martin and Selena Gomez would have such incredible chemistry? Add in the wonderful Nathan Lane and now Sting (!) and after just 3 episodes I am completely hooked.

Love everything about this show from the opening credits to the cast to the music.

But why oh why ruin it with the god awful casting of Amy Schumer as herself. She's awful. Then you have Cara Devilgne whose just as grating.

Both need to go quick.

Good writing fantastic casting and a brilliant story . I'm hooked .

A great cast. Lighthearted and funny. Just what we all need...during the horrible times we all have faced in the last year and a half. Nothing dark to drag you down here.

This show is a joy to watch. It's witty and light-hearted, which is exactly what we need right now. Very reminiscent of Clue.

First series enjoyable, the introduction of Amy Schumer is annoying. She isn't funny and can't act. It's really ruined it.

I'm hoping it's a shorter term introduction like sting in first season rather than a Permanent cast member.

This type of lighthearted and quality comedy and show is hugely lacking in this day and age! I am really enjoying this show so far.. I think it Steve Martin and Martin Short are comedic geniuses and the banter throughout was very natural and fun. I was a bit skeptical at first because of the seemingly odd choice to cast Selena with these two classics, but it totally works! 👏

A well made gentle series, Steve Martin does all the heavy lifting acting wise, Selena Gomez provides a bit of 'young' input and Martin Short some moments of silliness.

The plot is a bit jumbled, but that is intentional to create a bit of mystery, it also has a slightly cartoon feel in the costuming and art direction.

It's not gripping or tense more curious and fun, some of the critiques and scores here are over the top, it's good but not that good. Also the short episodes are annoying, 35 minutes minus the intro and titles is too quick, best to let 2 or 3 episodes build up and then watch the 2 or 3 at one time.

I saw all the good reviews for this and decided to give it a go. I'm so disappointed cause I really expected this to be good. It was just ok. Felt kind of forced and a bit too silly for me.

I enjoyed Martin Short's character but I didn't think Steve Martin was that funny in this which was a shame. Kind of felt like a male version of Grace & Frankie... with Selena thrown in to widen the viewer age range.

I like Selena but for whatever reason she put on this dull, monotone voice throughout the whole thing which began to really grate on me a couple of episodes in.

I'm hearing impaired and the deaf episode just felt too much. All the hollow, muffled sound in that episode was just really annoying for me and left me turning my hearing aids down. I understand that they are trying to be inclusive but just felt weird.

Not the worst thing you'll ever see but definitely not an 8/10.

I love Steve Martin. I do, I do, I do.

But I have to say, Martin Short is the funniest person on the planet and I already love this TV show.

I don't even care about true crime podcasts. I think they're weird and that morbid fascination is not healthy. Also, I'm too old to know who Selena Gomez is. But I do like detective stories and this one is original and laugh out loud funny.

But this show is that good. Watch it.

This show is so refreshing, the casting is so good. It has the right mix of comedy and mystery. Selena, Steve Martin, and Martin Short are the trio we never knew we needed to see on screen. 100% recommend this to everyone.

Some barely plausible characters end up starting a podcast on a murder that happens in the tower block they live in.

I loved the characters and I thought the casting was excellent - I had never heard of Selena Gomez but I loved her in this.

It is very light going with a scattering of jokes and mild drama.

There is the odd speciality episode like the one without any spoken dialogue.

Other reviewers have stated that, although alright, this is not as great as people make out.

Technically they are absolutely right - it isn't ground shattering stuff.

But as a fan of the likes of "Monk", "Jonathan Creek", "Rizzoli & Isles" it feels like there has not been anything new in the same vein for quite a while.

This is good, honest, light, sleuthy fun and the smile on my face as I watched every episode justifies my 9 star rating alone.

*EDIT SEASON 2* Season 2 starts of very shaky with some clumsy attempts at humour that don't land and Amy Schumer stomping through the middle of the plot like a bull at a tea party.

But by episode 3 it is all back on track Well done!

Seeing the dynamic between the trio is really fun to watch! Selena performing along side comedic legends must have been intimidating but she holding her own and performing spectacularly. She's a great actress and on her way to potentially join the legends in the future. Look forward to seeing the rest of the series and more from Selena Gomez in the future! The soundtrack is beautifully scored. Well done Siddhartha Khosla!

Definitely one of the best released shows by HULU and in my opinion one of the best this year!

A MUST WATCH!

Watched the show tonight, its funny, witty and the mistery is actually very enjoyable and gets your attention sincs the beginning.

The acting trio is really charismatic and has good chemistry. I thought it was going to be a Steve Martin/Martin Short thing but i was very surprisded with Selena Gomez. Her oerformance was great and you really get drawn to her performance and scenes. Maybe this will open opportunities for hwr in the acting industry, she deff has some chops!

What can i say? Really well filmed, great cinematography, steve martin and martin short are a great duo that works perfectly and selena gomez is good on handling her role with these two legends. The show is funny and has a very good pace, with sting, nathan lane, jane lynch and tina fey showing up.

The episode with nathan lane's son is a brave effort on his own and i did enjoy this resolution. Due to being really good it will certain gather a bunch of emmy nomminations. If you are not watching this yet, you should. The binge will be quick because this is extremely charming and entertaning.

Before I start this, I think season 1 is an absolute treasure, 10/10 from me! The plot is great, character relationships feel real and authentic, and just the feel of the show is just captivating!

Okay, lets start off with Amy Schumer. I know her role is giving mixed opinions, and rightly so. The way they presented her in this is not well written at all! I think this was a last minute decision and they didn't have too much time to write her character a good story. Also, her playing herself... doesn't make sense in this show. I get the whole keeping celeb thing intact but come on now, it's just a bit too random.

The next point is Cara Delevingne. She should not be in the show at all! It simply doesn't suit her or the show! She plays a bit of a wacky painter and enters the show through Mabel. Now her character entry is okay... but in general, this seems too fast paced and there is ABSOLUTELY no chemistry between her and Selena! It feels so forced and unnatural, what on Earth is going on. Please tell me these two do not actually get together, it seriously feels empty and cold! Don't get me wrong, both Selena and Cara are good actors but them being in a relationship... yeah unfortunately we need to pull the plug on that, as I said before it was SO forced, rushed, and awkward. I honestly want to know what was going through the writers, producers, and directors' heads when they saw this scene!!

My final point, the plot is fine but after seeing the first three episodes, it's not drawing me in like season 1. When watching season 1 I literally could not wait for the next episode to come out, but season 2... I really hate to say it but the series has lost its magic :(. I told all my friends about this show and didn't ever shut up about it too! Such a shame.

Takeaways:

• Mabel should not attempt to be in a relationship until afterward, like at least mid-way in the series, and preferably with a male, this is simply because there is a major lack of chemistry with her Cara, and honestly, I don't feel convinced with Selena playing a lesbian, I think this is because I know her too well which makes it feel VERY unnatural.

• Cara's character doesn't add much value to the series, simply a love interest of Mabel, which they might try and involve because of the whole thing with the painting but regardless, I think this role doesn't suit her very well. I think it would've been better with a C-list actress or a B-list or even an upcoming male interest and make him get tied up in the whole thing? Just an idea but maybe something like that.

• Season 2 Plot: It feels like they're repeating the exact same plot as Season 1, except worse. And yes, I know that many shows do this and this series is about a murder but something just seems off, or is it just me? But honestly, I think for this part I'm just looking too deep into it (I still think it's good but NOT even close to season 1).

• One final thing... WHAT was the NEED to cast so many celebs?? When I first saw the first three eps I was like has this turned into an episode of the Simpsons or am I watching some SNL skit cuz this has got to be a joke! Anyways this point wouldn't even be a point on this list had the other points been properly met.

And boy are you with "Only Murders in the Building"! This clever miniseries is a parody of/homage to true crime podcasts, with Martin's and Short's characters (along with a young woman played by Selena Gomez) investigating a murder in their New York apartment building. Plenty of surprises are in store, and there's great chemistry among the cast members (including some guest stars).

You're sure to love every part of it.

They have some good, episodic cliffhangers, but for me, the charm of the show revolves around Steve Martin's and Martin Short's catalog of works - their expressions alone make me want to laugh. Selena Gomez is an excellent balance for the two comedians. The additions of Sting, Nathan Lane, Tina Fay and more, put it over-the-top for me.