Only Murders in the Building

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Season 2
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 26, 2021
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42

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  1. Lonescoop
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Love it! Watched Season 1 four times, the chemistry between those three actors is astonishing and sooo comforting. And so far Season 2 is not falling short. A very lighthearted TV Show with a serious and interesting topic.
    Also probs to Selena, she's killing it next to those two legends!
    Only murders in the building? More like Only legends in the building.
  2. Pinto1000
    Aug 15, 2022
    2
    Loved the first season- But what seemed so effortless the first time around is now laboured and unfunny. The amusing ‘Dips for dinner’ joke from season 1 is sledgehammered into the ground here. Everything feels self-conscious - from the writing to the lead performances, it’s at the same time overthought and half-baked. Also I feel the characters are too INVOLVED in the mystery… It doesn’tLoved the first season- But what seemed so effortless the first time around is now laboured and unfunny. The amusing ‘Dips for dinner’ joke from season 1 is sledgehammered into the ground here. Everything feels self-conscious - from the writing to the lead performances, it’s at the same time overthought and half-baked. Also I feel the characters are too INVOLVED in the mystery… It doesn’t have the lightness of ‘pals getting together to solve a crime’ touch that (the beginning) of the first season had. A better idea for season two of the podcast would have been them investigating an old unsolved murder in the Arconia building from 30, 40 odd years ago - that they (seemingly) have no personal link to, but slowly over the season ties in to modern day and our leads in some way. Bunny was a comic relief character. The ‘victim’ has to be a serious character that you would buy in the real world, like Tim (season 1.) Try as they might in this season to flesh her out and provide depth- when you know the character was created purely for minor yuks in the first season, there aren’t really any stakes there. Puzzled by the love for season 2… I think I laughed maybe three times in 10 hours of television. That’s a particularly depressing hit rate given the presence of Martin and Short, two of the funniest comics ever.… Expand
  3. JoshuaJTaylor3
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal - so meticulous in the way it’s crafted, but still laugh out loud funny; especially since this season dives deeper into the lives of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel which ensures more comedic performances from the trio. Martin, Short, and Gomez give phenomenal performances, with particular focus on Gomez who gives a ‘career-best’ performance. I’m so excited for the rest of thePhenomenal - so meticulous in the way it’s crafted, but still laugh out loud funny; especially since this season dives deeper into the lives of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel which ensures more comedic performances from the trio. Martin, Short, and Gomez give phenomenal performances, with particular focus on Gomez who gives a ‘career-best’ performance. I’m so excited for the rest of the season: the comedy within the show reinforces the fact that Only Murders in the Building is one of the funniest TV shows this century.… Expand
  4. Mikerare
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Really amazing new season. The first two episodes are fantastic. Incredible acting, chemistry, and humor.
  5. AleCE
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    An amazing comedy series, I love the connection of the three main characters!
  6. Jb_account
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    This new season is as incredible as the first one. Maybe even better if that is possible. The actors are incredible. We are getting to know more about the characters and their past which is fantastic.
  7. geewah
    Mar 29, 2023
    7
    A solid second season.
    The story here does feel like an extension of the first season, and while that isn't a bad thing, it does tend to play it a bit too safe at times.
  8. Miguel678
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Fantastic new season a great start. The trio is amazing. Selena Gomez as Mabel has taken over the show and she is shining more than ever.
  9. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
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    Average User Score: 7.1
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
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  10. Mike229
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    OMITB has proven to be an incredible comedy. The actors are very funny. Every scene is amazing and you want to watch the episode over and over to look for clues. Overall a fantastic start.
  11. gabs23ds
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    perfect, wonderful and flawless. with this season we are absolutely sure that OMITB is one of the best comedy series released in recent years
  12. LuanBenedito
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This show it's so amazing, one of the best comedy/crime show. Martin, Selena and Steve have a great partnership on scene.
  13. giomax
    Dec 11, 2022
    1
    A primeira temporada é impecável mas eles conseguiram estragar todo o seu trabalho entregando uma segunda temporada que é impossível de se passar na metade do segundo episódio. Piadas óbvias e sem graça. Elenco péssimo. Muito triste ver uma das minhas séries favoritas decair tanto.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best TV Season of 2022
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#45 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 1, 2022
    90
    A show to die for. [4 - 24 Jul 2022, p.4]
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Nina Metz
    Jun 30, 2022
    75
    “Only Murders in the Building” mashes up high comedy and carefully observed human moments and Season 2 is a continuation, and deepening, of that. All three leads are aces at this, and the show is directed with a particular appreciation for Short’s symphony of facial expressions.
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  3. i
    Reviewed by: Emily Baker
    Jun 29, 2022
    80
    The characters are more lived-in, their quirks more fleshed out, and the concept of the show feels more assured – we start to find out more about Oliver’s background through flashbacks, and Mabel’s chance at finding love gives a new dimension to her moroseness. But this character-building doesn’t distract from the show’s main plot and fortunately, season two dives straight into the whodunnit.
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