The makers of Only Murders in the Building dropped the Season 5 trailer this Wednesday—and it’s already giving major whodunnit energy! Mark your calendars: September 9, 2025, is when our favourite crime-solving trio returns, and they’re kicking things off with a three-episode premiere (then weekly drops). Selena Gomez (Mabel), Steve Martin (Charles), and Martin Short (Oliver) are back—this time investigating the mysterious death of their beloved doorman, Lester. And yes, it all goes down at the ever-chaotic Arconia. The trailer teases secrets, suspects, and serious drama—served with the show’s signature dry wit. Selena even shared it with a cheeky caption: “The building always wins.” Could this be their toughest case yet? Fans, arm your popcorn and podcasts, because the Arconia just got deadlier.
Plot Thickens: Doorman Dies, Trio Relentlessly Investigates
Season 5 kicks off with a splash—literally—as Arconia’s doorman, Lester, turns up dead in the courtyard fountain. Authorities say “accident.” Charles, Oliver, and Mabel say, “Yeah, right.” You in? Because things spiral fast: think billionaires, mobsters, cryptic neighbors, and—wait for it—a decomposed finger arrives in the mail. Yup, that’s in the trailer. The trio dives headfirst into the chaos, and so will you. It’s dark, twisty, and hilariously twisted—just how we like it. Ready to decode clues with them again? Buckle up, because Arconia’s secrets are bubbling over… and not everyone will survive this season.
Cast Club: Old Friends & New Suspects
Season 5 feels less like a mystery and more like the Oscars afterparty—because the guest list is stacked. Returning favorites include Meryl Streep (Loretta), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Detective Williams), and Nathan Lane (Teddy), each bringing their Emmy-nominated flair back to the Arconia. But hold the elevator—because new faces are strutting in with serious dramatic energy. Say hello to Renée Zellweger (rocking a red-haired transformation that already has fans buzzing), Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman, Bobby Cannavale, Keegan‑Michael Key, Téa Leoni, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler. That’s not just a cast—it’s a Hollywood takeover. Who’s a red herring? Who’s hiding skeletons behind that charming smile? With this much star power in one building, the drama isn’t just scripted—it’s steamy. Eyes peeled, because even a walk down the hallway might reveal more than just a neighbor… it might reveal a killeR.
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