*This is a spoiler-free review for season four so feel free to read on!**
“We’ve been very lucky with people dying in our building…”
Only Murders in the Building season four premiered on Hulu on August 27th 2024. The comedy crime series will have ten episodes in total. The first episode is available to stream now and the remaining nine will air weekly. The show stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Each episode runs for approximately 30-35 minutes.
Mabel, Charles, and Oliver are back to solve a new murder mystery after that season three finale cliffhanger, but they’ve also branched out to Hollywood as they learn that someone is interested in turning their podcast into a movie.
Here is the trailer:
Only Murders in the Building season 4 tries out another change of scenery to liven things up. Will the trio continue to entertain us with their quirky charm? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
The chemistry between our three main leads is still as brilliant as ever!
It’s why the show works so well and it’s funny to see Hollywood getting some aspects spot on and others way off. Charles, Mabel, and Oliver may be an unconventional trio, but that’s also why they are so dynamic together. The banter had me chuckling once again and I’m looking forward to seeing them work together with this new murder mystery.
Fun cameos!
Ever wonder who would play Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in a film adaptation? Well, we find out in the season premiere and it was awesome to see so many familiar faces. I’m a huge fan of Eva Longoria so this was a lot of fun.
We also get an adorable scene stealer in the season premiere to help our trio out.
The Cons:
Homesick for the Arconia!
I get that we need to change things up each season, but I found myself missing the Arconia setting quite a bit. That’s where I fell in love with this trio and while the Hollywood gimmick is a lot of fun, it’s also a little overwhelming and I’m not sure that our trio will thrive here as much. The Arconia is still the scene of another murder so I’m hoping we return to the place we know and love for the future episodes.
So am I in or out?
I’m in!!!
While it may not have as captivating as a hook as the first season, this trio is still magic together and we’re off to a promising start for season 4!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Only Murders in the Building season 4 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
