Only Murders In The Building | Season 4 Episode 1-7 Review

Only murders in the building has been one of the most consistent shows on streaming and season four continues its hot streak. When we last left the crime solvers, Sazz Pataki was shot and killed in Charles’ apartment from an unknown assassin.

Season three was, in my opinion the strongest season of the series but for better or worse, steered clear of the title of solving murders in the building and taking us to the New York Broadway scene. With season four focusing on the murder of Sazz, this takes us right back to the building for another title season. 

One of the biggest draws to this series has been its stellar guest star list which truly exploded in season three with the addition of Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd but season four looks to top this with Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Zack Galifianakis, Richard Kind, Kumail Nanjiani and Melissa McCarthy. This incredible lineup of guest stars all bring something special to this season and balance well with the main cast. Eva, Eugene and Zack are, especially great as they are cast to play versions of Oliver, Mabel and Charles. These dynamics add for some hilarious antics and interactions as they try and study the trio in order to play them in a major motion picture. 

So far, Season four of Only Murders In The Building may not live up to the bar set by season three but a return to the building and a fresh lineup of guest stars adds a bit of extra gas in the tank to the murder mystery series. Fans of the series will love the fourth season as it builds much needed backstory on Charles, Sazz and the building. 

The first episode of season four is available on Disney + tomorrow, August 27, 2024.

3.5/5 

Review by: Stefano Bove