Season: 2
Genre: Comedy/
Drama/ Crime/ Mystery
Number of
episodes: 10
Year: 2021
Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Tina Fey, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane,
Amy Schumer, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Jane Houdyshell, Cara Delevigne,
Ryan Broussard, Adina Version, James Caverly, Jane Lynch
Description: Three strangers (Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena
Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime suddenly find themselves caught up
in one.
Review: At the beginning of the second season of “Only Murders in the Building”,
things are not looking good for Charles, Oliver and Mabel. A new mystery
presents itself when neighbor Bunny Folger is found dead in Mabel’s apartment
and it seems this murder is meant to frame the latter. Where most people would
choose to wait for it all to blow over, the three amateur detectives choose to
take matter into their own hands to clear their names and find justice for
Bunny.
It took some waiting to see
if a second season of “Only Murders in the Building” would be able to live up
to high expectations created by the successful first season. Bunny Folger’s
death, at first glance, seems less interesting than the murder of Tim Kono. The
motive seems obvious, as the victim was not well-liked, so the question is
where this story could go from here. But with the introduction of new
characters, secret passages through the Arconia building and once again a
connection to one of the main characters, the formula manages to prove itself once
again.
“Only Murders in the
Building” is still the perfect combination of murder mystery and humor: a cozy
mystery. The main characters are well fleshed out and their strong dynamics
bring things to life. In the main plot of season 2, the focus shifts from Mabel
to Charles, allowing us to learn more about his background. In addition, we are
introduced to three important characters: Charles’ almost-daughter, a new date
for Mabel and the assistant to podcast queen Cinda Canning. While they all
contribute at some point in the investigation, they could have been better
integrated into the story.
Everything comes together in
the end. The solutions is clever and surprising. And we are also treated to a
glimpse of another new season, where Oliver will be the main focus I assume.
And Paul Rudd is going to be in season 3 as well, which makes me even more
excited.
“Only Murders in the
Building” is the perfect comfort watch, I love cozy mysteries. The dynamic
between the three main characters is so unique and wholesome. I could watch
this series all day.
