Summary
The future ofOnly Murders in the Buildingbeyond season 4 gets a candid response from Selena Gomez. The Hulu comedy series, following three residents of a New York City apartment building who begin the eponymous true-crime podcast to solve murders, quickly gained popularity through the performances of Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short.Only Murders in the Buildingseason 4was confirmed after closing out the Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) investigation and revealing Sazz Pataki’s (Jane Lynch) untimely death, and will premiere on August 27.
Speaking withVarietyon theirAwards Circuit Podcast, Gomez addressed whetherOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 5 could happen. Though she enjoys the show and its progression over four seasons, Gomez revealed uncertainty about the future, stating, “Let’s see what happens.” Read her quote below:
I honestly don’t know what the future holds. Every season, we put everything into the show as if it’s our last. I’m really happy with how it’s blossomed and am content right now. But again, who knows? Let’s see what happens.
Should Only Murders In The Building Continue Beyond Season 4?
It’s One Of Hulu’s Most Successful Shows
Only Murders in the Buildinghas been centered around the Arconia, where Charles-Haden Savage (Martin), Oliver Putnam (Short), and Mabel Mora (Gomez) live. Despite appearing to die on stage, a potential shake-up for the series,Only Murders in the Buildingseason 3revealed that Ben was thrown from the apartment elevator, and what happened to Sazz continues that trend of murders being committed within the building. However, becauseseason 4 is relocating to Los Angeles, it’s worth wondering how a murder case, and podcast episodes, will be handled away from home.
Even if California is temporary, with Mabel selling her unit and Oliver pursuing a romantic relationship with Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep), the trio could spend less time at the Arconia, though that presented some challenges in season 3. The change of scenery and character development raise questions about the Emmy-nominated series' future, butGomez’s comments suggest that a season 5 hasn’t been ruled out.The expanding list ofOnly Murders in the Buildingcastmembers (with season 4 including Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and more) and impressive viewership alone make another run seem possible.
TheOnly Murders in the Buildingpremiere broke viewership records on Hulu, becoming the streaming service’s most-watched comedy debut.
Considering what a hitOnly Murders in the Buildinghas been for Hulu, it’s hard to imagine approaching the conclusion already. However, the best shows know when to end, and Gomez’s response indicates that season 4 will be as good as others. Depending on how the next murder investigation pans out, the show’s future should become clear later this year.
Only Murders in the Building
Cast
Only Murders in the Building is a mystery-comedy series following three strangers, portrayed by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, who bond over their shared obsession with true crime. Set in a Manhattan apartment building, the trio becomes embroiled in a real murder mystery within their residence.
