‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 trailer: Another new death at the Arconia

The Arconia is once again at the centre of a mystery as Only Murders in the Building heads into its fifth season. Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming instalment, revealing that the latest victim is none other than the building’s doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca).

Returning sleuths Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) quickly dismiss the idea that Lester’s death was accidental. Their investigation pulls them into a network of secrets involving wealthy power players, old-school mob figures, and the Arconia’s own enigmatic residents.

Season five promises to take the trio beyond their familiar Upper West Side haunt, contrasting the “old” New York with a newer, more dangerous version where traditional crime syndicates clash with emerging threats.

Familiar faces including Michael Cyril Creighton, Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nathan Lane, and Richard Kind will reprise their roles. New cast members for the season include Renée Zellweger, Keegan-Michael Key, Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman, Téa Leoni, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler.

Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, who also serves as showrunner, the series blends murder mystery with comedic chemistry between its three leads. Executive producers include Martin, Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith, and JJ Philbin.

The series has built a devoted following since its 2021 launch. Season 5 will debut on September 9 with a three-episode premiere, followed by weekly releases.