Only Murders In The Building - Season — 1 ((exclusive))

: The true murderer is revealed to be Jan Bellows , a professional bassoonist and Charles's girlfriend, who killed Tim after a romantic breakup.

: A struggling, eccentric Broadway director facing eviction.

A lonely, washed-up actor who formerly starred in a popular 90s detective show, Brazzos .

Here is a quick look at the 10 episodes that make up the fantastic first season:

The story unfolds within the historic walls of the Arconia, a fictional, sprawling New York City apartment complex. When resident Tim Kono is found dead from an apparent suicide, the building is locked down. Three starkly different neighbors discover a mutual obsession with a popular true-crime podcast hosted by Cinda Canning. Suspecting foul play, they join forces to launch their own investigative audio show, naming it Only Murders in the Building . Only Murders in the Building - Season 1

A semi-retired, anxious actor famous for starring in a fictional 1990s detective show called Brazzos .

Throughout the 10 episodes, the trio navigates the secret lives of their eccentric neighbors, uncovering a web of lies, illicit jewelry deals, and personal vendettas. Key Plot Points of Season 1

The investigation, which serves as the spine of the season, is a masterclass in mystery writing. The trio's podcast becomes a sensation, but their amateur detective work puts them in real danger. The killer is eventually revealed in the finale to be a stunning twist: Charles's new love interest, Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan).

The show explores several themes, including: : The true murderer is revealed to be

In a shocking finale, it is revealed that Charles's new love interest, Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan) , is the killer. She poisoned Tim Kono after a messy breakup and attempted to gas the entire building before being apprehended by the trio. Critical Acclaim and Legacy

breathed new life into the television landscape when it premiered on Hulu on August 31, 2021 . Created by comedy legend Steve Martin and showrunner John Hoffman , the 10-episode inaugural season perfectly blends the charm of classic whodunits with modern society's obsession with true-crime podcasts. Anchored by an unlikely, multi-generational trio— Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez —the debut season established a masterclass in tone, visual design, and structural narrative pacing. 🏢 The Premise and Setting: Welcome to The Arconia

The story centers on three strangers living in the , an upscale Upper West Side apartment building, who share an obsession with true crime podcasts. When a neighbor, Tim Kono , is found dead, the trio suspects foul play and starts their own podcast to document their investigation.

The episodes are clever. One famous episode has almost no talking at all. It shows the viewpoint of a character who cannot hear. Here is a quick look at the 10

As they dig deeper, they realize the killer might be one of their own neighbors.

The prickly, martini-loving president of the building’s board who despises the trio.

The season centers on the death of , a resident of the Arconia whose death is initially ruled a suicide. Refusing to accept the official story, the trio begins their own investigation, recording their progress for a podcast they title Only Murders in the Building .