Only Murders in the Building continues to be a huge success on Hulu, and a fourth season was inevitable even before the streaming service renewed the series on the day of the third season finale. Luckily, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) won't have any trouble solving another murder. In the final moments of the Season 3 finale, Charles' stuntman, Saz, appears. Mr. Pataki was shot to death in his apartment. The podcasting trio hasn't found the body yet, but there's no doubt they'll try to solve the case once they do.
The Season 3 finale only aired in October, but fans are already wondering when the denizens of Arconia will return to TV screens. Keep reading to find out what we know so far about Only Murders in the Building season 4, when it will premiere, who will be joining the season, and more.
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While we don't know much about Season 4's story other than what we can infer from Season 3's cliffhanger ending, there are two important pieces of casting news. Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon are joining the party. Both have recurring roles. There are no details about Longoria's role yet, but Variety reports that Shannon will play a businesswoman from Los Angeles who somehow becomes involved in the titular Murder Building case. Are you a fan of podcasts?
In addition to these new names, Variety reports that Meryl Streep will return in season 4 as Loretta Durkin, who has a slight connection to Oliver.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Release Date Prediction
Hulu renewed Only Murders in the Building for a fourth season on October 3, the same day the third season finale was released on the streaming service. A premiere date for Season 4 has not yet been announced, but it's safe to assume it could premiere in the summer of 2024. This will follow the same pattern as in the past (season 2 premiered in June, and seasons 1 and 3 both premiered in August).
Fortunately, the strike did not significantly affect the season. Showrunner John Hoffman told The Hollywood Reporter that the writers' room returned to work on October 9th. It was less than two weeks after the WGA strike ended and just days after the series was renewed for a fourth season. And the SAG-AFTRA strike ended shortly thereafter on November 8th, so it doesn't seem like he lost much production time.
What is Only Murders in the Building Season 4 about?
Although details have not yet been reported, Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building will feature Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) investigating Saz Pataki's murder. It is almost certain that he will be depicted trying to solve the problem.
Saz (played by Jane Lynch) was Charles' replacement on Charles' previous show, Brazzo. In the season 3 finale, she was dressed similarly to him in his apartment when he was shot, so it's very possible that someone was actually trying to kill Charles.
Hoffman told Deadline that Season 4 will delve into how Saz's death may affect the three residents of Arconia. “These three people created a podcast, put it out into the world, and it was well-received,” he said. “You never know what the public thinks about something you’ve created taking off. There is a possibility that it will come.”
Expanding further, he told The Hollywood Reporter, “Sometimes you can't prepare for the impact of what the world potentially does to your stuff and how they feel about it.” There is,” he said.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Cast
There is no casting news for season 4 of Only Murders in the Building yet, but it's clear that the three main characters, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, will be returning. Jane Lynch will likely appear in flashbacks, as did Season 3 victim Ben Glenroy (played by Paul Rudd).
Season 3 newcomers included Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin and Jesse Williams as Tobert, but only Streep is confirmed to be returning. When asked if viewers would ever get to see Loretta and Tobert again, Hoffman told THR, “There's no greater hope for me.” Season 4 will also see Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon join the cast, with Longoria returning in an unknown role and Shannon playing a businesswoman from Los Angeles, Variety reported.
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Where to watch 'Only Murders in the Building'
All three seasons of Only Murders in the Building are available to stream with a subscription on Hulu. Season 1 will begin airing on ABC in January.