Only Murders in the Building was well-received for its unique mashup of murder mystery and comedy when it premiered back in 2021. However, with the ongoing release of the series’ fourth season, there has been a wave of confusion as the show struggled to reach the same heights as its previous seasons. Now, the show has confirmed that it will be returning for yet another season, the fifth. But the news has left fans wondering if it could really be worth it.
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (2021) | Credits: Hulu
While the lack of interest from fans might be sad, it is not the first time that it has happened. In fact, fans of the Amazon Prime series The Boys, recently faced a similar issue when the fourth season of the show aired. Although it ended up being a success with its signature brutal action and dark humor, the plotlines felt stretched, and key character developments took a backseat. The season finale may have ended with a bang. However, some fans could not help but feel a little let down by the mediocrity of it all.
Selena Gomez’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ baffles fans after season 5 renewal
The recent news of the fifth season renewal of Only Murders in the Building on X was met with a wave of emotions from fans. While some could not wait to see what was in store, others seemed a little less than enthusiastic, even the lead actress was unsure about the fate of the show. After all, the fourth season had only just made its way online only weeks ago and still has a way to go before reaching the season finale.
Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building season 4 | Credits: Hulu
Although the show had centered on Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin’s characters, the new season brought in a slew of new and well-known faces like Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Meryl Streep, and Zach Galifianakis. While those were just some cameos so far, fans could not help but notice that the plot was lacking. In fact, with the series following the footsteps of The Boys with their overplayed continuations, they’re at risk of losing more viewers.
With each season focusing on some new murder or attempt in the Arconia, it is no wonder that fans are beginning to sway from the show. In fact, viewers of the Gomez show even took to social media to share their thoughts on the renewal. One fan even went so far as to say, “How many killers are in that building omg.”
how many killers are in that building omg https://t.co/uH4NiQGznH
— CM (@conormurrayTM) September 4, 2024
its a good show but we dont want it.
— . (@selovelenaa) September 4, 2024
is anyone watching this? what can you say?
— Kai (@KaiProms) September 4, 2024
Ok atp we need to start questioning whos really doing the murders
— Will (my job is just beach) (@Will25800) September 4, 2024
I need this show to end soon so Selena can go kick Justin to the side and become the main character of the wizards reboot 😭
— Varun Reddy (@Varunreddy_264) September 4, 2024
With a lot of netizens being done with the 32-year-old’s series, there is no saying how the viewership for the fifth season will turn out. However, the intrigue could switch based on how the current season ends.
What will Selena Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building season 5 be about?
The fourth season of Only Murders in the Building has yet to wrap up its finale. However, fans have already begun speculating what could unfold in the next season. As always, viewers might be left high and dry following the end of the current season. After all, it has recently become a theme to end series’ on a cliffhanger like HBO’s House of the Dragon.
Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building season 4 | Credits: Hulu
Although there is no way to say exactly what could happen in the show, there is no doubt that it will center on a murder that no one saw coming. Apart from that, viewers might see Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin traveling to different places like their recent trip to Los Angeles. However, it has not been confirmed.
With everything so up in the air for the series at the moment, fans will have to wait for the season four finale before they can finally see the complete vision for season five.
Stream Only Murders in the Building seasons 1-4 on Hulu.
