The entertaining and beloved mystery comedy series, “Only Murders in the Building,” is set to make its return for season 3 on August 8, 2023, exclusively on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK. Created by John Hoffman and Steve Martin, the show has garnered praise from both audiences and critics for its captivating storyline and excellent cast.
The series revolves around three unlikely friends, Charles-Haden Savage, Mabel Mora, and Oliver Putnam, who bond while creating their own murder mystery podcast. Throughout their journey, they find themselves entangled in thrilling and suspenseful adventures. The main stars of the upcoming season are Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short. Furthermore, the third season boasts the addition of two esteemed actors, Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep, to the cast.
In this new season, the trio, Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, who have already solved two murders in their building, delve into another mystery. During the opening night of Oliver’s play, the leading man tragically dies on stage, shocking everyone. The team suspects that the killer might be among the show’s cast of theater actors, each with distinct personalities and concealed secrets. To uncover the truth, the Only Murders team embarks on an investigation into the cast and their potential motives.
Recapping the events of Season 2, the trio managed to solve the mystery involving Cinda’s assistant, Poppy, who was revealed to be someone named Becky Butler. Poppy had killed Bunny to advance her own podcasting career. With that mystery resolved, the hosts of the “Only Murders” podcast found some relief.
Charles’s acting career showed promise, and he enjoyed a romantic relationship with Joy. Mabel finally started renovating her apartment, and Oliver secured a directing job on Broadway. However, on the night of Oliver’s show’s premiere, an unexpected incident occurred. The show’s lead star, Ben Glenroy, who was dissatisfied with his Broadway career, appeared to collapse on stage. Foul play seemed possible, as just before his collapse, Glenroy had a heated argument with Charles, during which they mentioned something about Mabel and alluded to a history between Charles and Glenroy. The circumstances surrounding Glenroy’s collapse remain a mystery, leaving the audience eager to discover what truly happened.
As the anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the exciting and suspenseful adventures that await the podcasting trio in “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3.