• Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 26, 2021
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 14 out of 156

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  1. Sep 13, 2021
    0
    Starts off well enough with likeable characters and funny-ish jokes. Sadly, it soon descends into silliness bordering on idiocy: I got to the Sting episode and the writing was so bad I couldn't finish it. Why obviously talented actors agree to take part in something so subpar is beyond my understanding.
  2. Sep 1, 2021
    0
    Really Boring! i cant understand this show it is boring as hell no chemistry between the main cast.
  3. Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Like settling in your favorite easy chair in your most comfortable clothes, Only Murders In The Building, is the comfort food of comedies assembled by master chefs. The two Martins bring their decades of comedic timing, characterization and chemistry to the table and kudos to Selena Gomez to going toe to toe with the comedy legends and more than holding her own. My only complaint is someLike settling in your favorite easy chair in your most comfortable clothes, Only Murders In The Building, is the comfort food of comedies assembled by master chefs. The two Martins bring their decades of comedic timing, characterization and chemistry to the table and kudos to Selena Gomez to going toe to toe with the comedy legends and more than holding her own. My only complaint is some of the obvious boomer versus millennial humor (older people don't understand smart phones!! ) coming so soon after the same themes in Hacks (another excellent comedy). Three episodes in and I am hooked, lined and sinkered. Expand
  4. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    I like the chemistry between three actors and how they conceal their lies to each other. I see a lot of strugglings here and excited to see how they untangle things in upcoming episodes
  5. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Daily reminder that if you stan justin bieber in 2021 you're either an ugly delusional btch or a mental ill person with low standards in men.
  6. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    So funny and warming and interesting, I already love the characters, Mabel and Oliver are my favorites
  7. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    i was so excited to see selena back on tv and for sure i’m so happy with her play on the show, she’s such a good actress, and even that i started watching it for her i’m also got really interested on the mystery plot and laughed so hard on the comedy scenes, this series is so good
  8. Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Just phenomenal! After rewatching Season 1, all the nuances of the characters are exemplified by the cast, especially by Martin, Short, and Gomez.
  9. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The show is very fun to watch . I can't wait to find who the murderer is . Mabel Mora is my favourite character in the show . I also love Steve Martin so much.
  10. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The connection between the trio is amazingly good. Gomez stands out among the oldies. Enjoyable to watch. Expand
  11. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    this show is the highlight of 2021 literally the best thing and it’s worth watching. love this duo they’re amazing and so hilarious.
  12. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Only 2 episodes and I'm already obsessed!!! Selena Gomez is so good in it!!
  13. Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Great series. It's amazing the show offers so many twists that keep the audience hook
  14. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing! Selena as Mabel is extraordinary, I hope she wins a Emmy for this role.
  15. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Actually, in the meantime, I need something funny just to pass the time. And I know for sure this show is the perfect one!!!
  16. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    What a show! Selena is amazing, i can't wait to see the rest of the season. Serie of the year
  17. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Absolutely enjoyed the first 3 episodes. Selena was stunning and also the legendary Steve Martin and Martin Short were superbly amazing too.
  18. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This show is a masterpiece!!
    Watching Selena Gomez in her acting bag Made me realise how good of an ACTRESS she is. Martin & Short are Selena are absolutely incredible. I am so hooked with OMITB!!
  19. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It’s one of the best shows I’ve ever seen!
    Honestly I only watched the first 3 available episodes and I’m ADDICTED !!
  20. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I watched the 3 episodes and it’s so goooood and amazing Selena marty and steve the trio that I never knew I needed Selena’s acting is so wonderful.
  21. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I can’t wait for more episodes! I liked Mabel and Oscar in the series! I really hope it wins an Emmy or an Oscar
  22. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Perfect... so good. It makes you fell like in reality! I'm so happy for selena
  23. Sep 10, 2021
    2
    I have mixed feelings about this. I love Steve Martin and Martin short. I have always thought they were great. I like the storyline, it’s entertaining good to see something a little different.. if I was rating on just those two, I would give it 10 plus but…

    Selena Gomez ruins the show for me. She cannot act!! She has zero emotion, complete blah personality, no change in her tone of
    I have mixed feelings about this. I love Steve Martin and Martin short. I have always thought they were great. I like the storyline, it’s entertaining good to see something a little different.. if I was rating on just those two, I would give it 10 plus but…

    Selena Gomez ruins the show for me.
    She cannot act!! She has zero emotion, complete blah personality, no change in her tone of voice or facial expressions. She almost looks plastic. Steve and Martin are so animated she brings the show down in my opinion. I wish they would’ve chosen another actress. I probably won’t continue watching it
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  24. Sep 28, 2021
    10
    It became my favorite TV series so far! It's fun and intriguing, the choice of actors couldn't have been better.
  25. Aug 8, 2022
    1
    I love selena gomez but her acting post wizards of Waverly place has been consistently horrible, rigid and bland. She fails to portray a character but instead just reads her lines. The mystery is awfully predictable and their dynamic doesn't intrest me in anyway.
  26. Nov 20, 2021
    7
    This show had some great material, especially in the early episodes. Then they moved away from the comedy in the middle of the season and it was far less interesting. The show picked up again by the end. The show was amusing but the mystery was a bit second rate. Not a bad show just really didn't live up to the promise after the strong first episode.
  27. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Te mantiene atrapado en el suspenso y el desarrollo de Mabel mira en la trama pasa de ser la chica solitaria a una con un pasado q no quiere revelar
  28. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    i’m already in love with this series. the end of the first episode got me standing and it’s just a perfection
  29. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVED IT !! (9/10) steve,martin,selena Grt job guys Expand
  30. Feb 14, 2022
    9
    A fantastic amateur sleuth show that brings the Short & Martin comedy duo back in this well written and entertaining series.
    A show about friendship and lonliness as much as it's a murder mystery.
  31. Dec 15, 2021
    8
    La narrativa es muy interesante, a modo de podcast, mucha narración en off, aunque incluso la propia narración normal, el transcurso de la historia, es a modo de diálogo todo el rato, pese a no estar en el mismo espacio, y eso, mola un montón.
    Las actuaciones son tremendas, la banda sonora es chulísima, muy reconocible y pegadiza. Además, tiene escenas, como alguna que reconoceréis los que
    La narrativa es muy interesante, a modo de podcast, mucha narración en off, aunque incluso la propia narración normal, el transcurso de la historia, es a modo de diálogo todo el rato, pese a no estar en el mismo espacio, y eso, mola un montón.
    Las actuaciones son tremendas, la banda sonora es chulísima, muy reconocible y pegadiza. Además, tiene escenas, como alguna que reconoceréis los que la hayáis visto, la de elegir al asesino en el teatro, que son realmente fascinantes, y cómo no, hablar de los momentos cómicos, de lo mejor que tiene la serie, ese trío protagonista es una sencilla maravilla.

    · Cosas buenas: La combinación de crimen y comedia, los protagonistas, y el rollito podcast.
    · Cosas malas: Puede pecar un poco de ritmo en algunos momentos, y el montaje a veces confunde.
    · Conclusión: Tenéis que verla, es un formato muy interesante, el cómo de van dejando pildoritas con ese rollo de misterio, y mezcla muchos géneros, pero creo que lo hace bien, propuesta eso, interesante y chula de ver.
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  32. Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Very funny show. Steve Martin and Martin Short are in their primes with this show. It is nice to see Selena Gomez as part of the group, It is everything you'd want in a quite, funny mystery. Well worth watching.
  33. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Esta serie es asombrosa, cautiva al espectador, muestra una gran conexión entre los actores y nos regala la versatilidad actoral de Selena Gomez quién asombra a todo y cumple las expectativas.
  34. Oct 19, 2021
    8
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  35. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing acting from Selena Gomez. Loved the show ❤
  36. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    this is so good! the chemistry between them is so strong, a must watch series
  37. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This series is simply wonderful! The charisma of the characters and the plot holds you a lot and right in the first episode you're amazed. The series has a really nice mood too. The production is also very good, and not to mention the performance of the actors that is sensational, especially Selena Gomez who showed what she came for. No doubt this series has come to be a majorThis series is simply wonderful! The charisma of the characters and the plot holds you a lot and right in the first episode you're amazed. The series has a really nice mood too. The production is also very good, and not to mention the performance of the actors that is sensational, especially Selena Gomez who showed what she came for. No doubt this series has come to be a major contender for the emmy. Expand
  38. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Acting is on point, I got hooked up by the plot and the first three episodes were amazing. Good show.
  39. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    amei os primeiros episodios, a serie te faz querer continuar assistindo para descobrir mais. Selena está sensacional como Mabel, ela completou mto bem o trio de atores principais. que benha os proximos episodios.
  40. Apr 13, 2022
    10
    The wonder of Only Murders in the Building is its charismatic cast, good situations and an applauding script
  41. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Excelente série, uma ideia nova e os atores principais tem uma química muito boa
  42. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    i love only murders in trhe building perfect tv show hwysjaesbfjshdfs dgsdfgdg
  43. Oct 24, 2022
    6
    Avg of 3 people
    score: 9/5/3
    Nice slow show. Perfect with some some popcorn and some te
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Reviewed by: Doreen St. Félix
    Sep 28, 2021
    80
    This ten-episode charmer, streaming on Hulu, is a fine sendup of media culture, in particular the true-crime genre. ... No deep feelings are stirred, yet the laughs come steadily, especially because of Short, a master at embodying the helpless narcissism of Broadway’s show-biz denizens.
  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 13, 2021
    60
    Fitfully amusing. ... Series cocreator Steve Martin is the most endearing as Charles. ... Martin Short has the most fun. ... Selena Gomez deadpans effectively but often deadens the pace of an overlong misadventure that might have made a snappier movie. [13 - 26 Sep 2021, p.17]
  3. Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 6, 2021
    90
    Gomez gets a lot of good dialogue and nails it every time.