Is Hulu’s popular mystery-comedy returning for another season? Read on to find out more about Only Murders In The Building Season 3.
The second season’s last episode, I Know Who Did It, is all set to air on August 23, 2022. Since then, the fans of the TV series have been wondering if the show would get an early renewal or not. The great news is that the fans can be relieved as Hulu has greenlit the series, and it is now getting a third season. On the other hand, the reviews of the series have overall been great, which makes it an easy decision for the network to continue the series for another season.
As of September 3, 2021, it was reported that Only Murders in the Building set a record for the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu history. Moreover, For the first season, the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 8/10, based on 104 critic reviews. The website’s critics’ consensus reads, “Only Murders in the Building‘s silly approach to true crime obsessives is at once hilarious and insightful, thanks in large part to its extremely charming central trio.”
Metacritic gave the first season a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 based on 34 critic reviews, indicating “generally favorable reviews” For the second season, Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 8.1/10, based on 89 critic reviews. The website’s critics consensus states, “Only Murders in the Building gets a new lease on life with a knottier sophomore outing that retains the series’ core charm and wit.”
Metacritic gave the second season a weighted average score of 79 out of 100 based on 25 critic reviews, indicating “generally favorable reviews”. The holdup for the fans won’t last too long now because we have all the details to share! Take a look at this quick rundown of everything you need to know about the release date, plot, and cast, so you can get a head start on the next installment and be prepared before the series airs on Hulu.
Here’s all we know about Only Murders In The Building Season 3 so far.
Will there be another season of Only Murders In The Building?
The official Twitter handle of Only Murders In The Building also confirmed the renewal on July 11, 2022, quote, “My neighbors have a special message for you all: #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding will return for Season 3! Now I just have to worry about who’s next… I hope it’s not me!” Take a look at the official post below:
My neighbors have a special message for you all: #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding will return for Season 3! Now I just have to worry about who's next… I hope it's not me! pic.twitter.com/J8AeH6CpNO
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“Only Murders in the Building is the true crown jewel of our slate,” said Craig Erwich, President of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, in a statement. “Its appeal across generations, the intersection of humor and heart, and its truly original approach are a hallmark of and testament to Dan, John, Steve, Marty, and Selena’s work. We are grateful to be able to continue telling the stories of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel to viewers that have consistently shown us they crave more of this story.”
Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Speculated Release Date
The prospective premiere date has yet to be acknowledged as the renewal of the series was just announced a few weeks ago, and the production is yet to begin. But if we have to predict the potential release date of Only Murders in the Building Season 3, it might happen sometime around mid-2023, just like the first and second seasons.
The likely month can be around June to August 2023. On the other hand, this is just speculation that the next season might follow the same pattern and be released in a similar time frame. All these details will be released by Hulu once the production of the series wraps up on a timely schedule.
Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Cast and Crew
The series’ main cast members of the series who are expected to reprise their roles along with their respective character descriptions are as follows:
Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage: A semi-retired actor who was the star of the popular 1990s detective drama TV series Brazzos. He lives in 14C at the Arconia.
Martin Short as Oliver Putnam: A financially struggling Broadway director who spawns the idea of the podcast and becomes its director. He lives in 10D at the Arconia.
Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora: A young woman who lives in 12E at the Arconia, a refurnished unit that she is renovating for her aunt and who was friends with the murder victim, Tim Kono, years earlier.
The series co-creators and writers are Steve Martin and John Hoffman (Grace & Frankie). Martin and Hoffman’s executive produce along with Short, Gomez, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal.
Only Murders In The Building Season 2: A Quick Recap
According to the description of the new season, “Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver and Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue: The trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.”
Only Murders In The Building Season 2: What to expect in the finale episode?
Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Episode 10, I Know Who Did It, is set to premiere on August 23, 2022, Tuesday, at midnight PT / 3 a.m. ET. All the episodes of the first season are already available on Hulu and Dinsey+ to stream. The episode is reported to be directed by Jamie Babbit and written by John Hoffman, Matteo Borghese & Rob Turbovsky.
The runtime of the episode is approximately 26–35 minutes. In the final episode, the viewers can expect to see Becky Butler remembers her previous horrible existence in Oklahoma when she experienced being reprimanded by her father and being sexually assaulted while serving as the mayor of Chikasha’s secretary.
She went by Poppy White and applied for a job with Cinda after deciding to vanish and flee. Poppy killed Bunny, not Cinda, as Mabel was able to determine from the DNA analysis of the murder weapon that Bunny’s last words were the “14 Sandwich,” which Poppy frequently orders.
The group then planned a murderer reveal party where Alice and Cinda were included. When Poppy/Becky eventually admits to the murder, she and her lover, Kreps, are both taken into custody. Oliver is given the opportunity to direct a play in a year, but on the night of the performance, Ben Glenroy, a well-known theatre performer, unexpectedly passes away while on stage.
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Where to stream Only Murders in the Building?
Right now, you can watch Only Murders in the Building Season 2 along with Season 1 on Disney+ and Hulu. The viewers can buy a subscription plan according to their preference which allows viewers to watch new episodes based on location when the episode airs worldwide.
Catch up on all the previous episodes while you wait for more updates on Only Murders in the Building Season 3.