The fourth episode of Only Murders in the Building ended revealing the identity of Sazz’s killer. However, this doesn’t mean Oliver, Charles and Mabel can sleep soundly – thanks to a cliffhanger in the season 4 finale, we know there’s another bloody mystery looming on the horizon.
Here’s what we know about the fifth installment of Only Murders in the Building. In the US, you can stream all four seasons on the Hulu website. British fans can watch the show Disney+.
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Release Date
For now, Hulu has not announced when the fifth season will premiere.
The first season was released at the end of August 2021. Season 2 followed in June 2022, and Season 3 arrived in August 2023. As you can see, the individual seasons appear at intervals of about a year. Therefore, we can expect season 5 to release in the summer of 2025, probably in August.
Spoilers for season 4 below.
Only Murders in the Building season 5 plot
In the fourth part of the crime series, Mabel, Charles and Oliver solve the mystery of the murder of Sazz Pataki, who was shot and killed at the end of season 3. The stuntwoman’s death led to them uncovering many other mysteries, as well as making new friends – as the heroes befriended the residents of Arconia’s West Wing during their investigation.
However, working on the case wasn’t the only thing that occupied the trio. Our sleuths set out to conquer the West Coast after receiving an offer from Hollywood executives looking to adapt their podcast for a movie. Mabel, Charles and Oliver met the actors who would play them in the film: Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy and Zach Galifianakis. And while they didn’t gel at first, they eventually bonded.
Season 4 also didn’t lack for an exploration of personal issues for the trio. Oliver tried to sort out his relationship with Loretta, which happily ended with a wedding. Charles faced guilt over Sazz’s death, but also managed to repair his relationship with his sister. Meanwhile, Mabel continued her search for her place in the world as usual.
Ultimately, the trio of detectives managed to solve the case of Sazz’s murder, but this obviously did not put an end to the crimes in Arconia. A cliffhanger from the end of season 4 promises another bloody mystery.
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The day after the wedding, Charles and Mabel encountered a mysterious woman in the hallway. She introduced herself as Sofia Caccimelio and asked the podcasters to help solve the mystery of her husband’s death. However, the heroes refused, explaining that they were only concerned with crimes committed in the Arconia. Sofia stated that her case was related to the building, but did not try to push it.
The trio of detectives met up with Oliver and headed out for a walk in the Arconia courtyard. Unfortunately, they found the body of Lester, the doorman.
Until now, the doorman was more of a background character and had short conversations with the characters. In his last scene he tried to tell Charles and Oliver the story of his wedding in the courtyard of Arconia, but he did not complete his story. Perhaps it will be important in solving the mystery of his murder.
In season 5, we will definitely meet Sofia Caccimelio again, whose appearance may have something to do with Lester’s death. It’s also likely that the creators will return to two inexplicable topics from the first season: the poisoning of Howard’s dog and the mysterious letter on the door of Jan’s apartment.
As for Jan, she too may appear in the new episodes, just like Loretta, who left for New Zealand after her marriage to Oliver.
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Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast
At the heart of the series are the trio of tireless podcasters and amateur detectives: Oliver Putnam, Charles-Haden Savage and Mabel Mora. Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomezrespectively starring as these characters.
Season 5 may also include:
- Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris
- Kumail Nanjiani as Rudy Thurber
- Richard Child as Vince Fish
- Daphne Rubin-Vega as Inez
- Desmin Borges as Alfonso
- Lilian rebelo as Ana
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Donna Williams
Tea Leoniwho appeared in the season 4 finale as femme fatale Sofia Caccimelio, will definitely return. It is also possible that we will see each other again Melissa McCarthy as Doreen, Charles’ sister, and Amy Ryan as Jan.
The series’ fifth season may also feature a premiere of the film based on the Only Murders in the Building podcast. If this does indeed happen, we may also see a cameo from the cast and crew of the Hollywood production, namely:
- Eugene Levy as himself
- Zach Galifanakis as himself
- Eva Longoria as themselves
- Molly Shannon as Bev Melon
- Sienna Werber as Tawny Brothers
- Catherine Cohen as Trina Brothers
Jane Lynch will likely be missing from the new episodes – the characters and creators said goodbye to Sazz in season 4, and it would be quite difficult to bring her back.
For more information about guest stars on the show, check out our guide to all the cameos in Only Murders in the Building season 4.
Who killed Sazz Pataki in Only Murders in the Building season 4?
In the ninth episode of season 4, it was revealed that the stuntwoman was murdered by Marshall P. Pope – her former student, stuntman and wannabe screenwriter.
In the season finale, Sazz showed Marshall her movie script based on the Only Murders in the Building podcast. It turned out so well that Marshall stole it and sent it to Hollywood as his own. When Sazz found out, she decided to reveal herself as the actual author.
However, Marshall followed her to New York. After the premiere of Oliver’s play, as an expert sniper, he shot her through a window in the West Wing of Arconia. He then walked across the windowsill to Charles’ apartment and burned Sazz’s corpse in the basement incinerator.
Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins, who recognized him from his stunt work on set.
The Westies, who initially suspected Mabel, Oliver and Charles of the murder, turned out to have nothing to do with it. Instead, they were partially responsible for Professor Dudenoff’s disappearance. When, knowing of his terminal illness, he committed suicide, they fulfilled his last wish and burned his body in the incinerator. At the same time, they kept up the charade that Dudenoff was going to Portugal, which allowed them to keep the cheap apartments they had rented from him.
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Will there be a season 6 of Only Murders in the Building?
Currently, there is no announcement about the sixth part of the series. Information about this will likely appear after the season 5 premiere.
