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Only Murders in the Building – Season 3, Episode 1 The Show Must...

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After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver and Mabel piece together the show's first days with a suspicious cast and crew to determine if foul play was involved.
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Camilla Long The Times (UK) 08/23/2023
The first episode, a heady mix of drama, famous actors and funny, zinging lines, felt perfect. Go to Full Review
Proma Khosla IndieWire 08/09/2023
A-
A tightly written half-hour (33 minutes), especially for an established show adding so many new elements. Go to Full Review
Tom Smyth New York Magazine/Vulture 08/08/2023
4/5
[A] new dynamic between our three leads masterfully steers us back to the podcast conceit without making it feel contrived or obligatory. Go to Full Review
Alison Lanier Pajiba 08/14/2023
Season three is just picking up steam, not aiming for perfection or polish but rather the creation of an engagingly human story. Go to Full Review
Elliott Collins Movie Files 08/08/2023
9/10
What an excellent way to kick things off! I love the new additions of both Paul Rudd as this big time cocky actor who's reveal in the 2nd season was MASSIVE. Meryl Streep as Loretta fits perfectly. The cliffhanger at the ends will leave you guessing! Go to Full Review
Allison Nichols Tell-Tale TV 08/08/2023
3/5
The two-episode premiere is underwhelming. It’s not bad, but it lacks the sparks we’ve come to know and love about the show. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis After Ben Glenroy's collapse on stage, Charles, Oliver and Mabel piece together the show's first days with a suspicious cast and crew to determine if foul play was involved.
Director
John Hoffman
Creator
Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Executive Producer
Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Steve Martin
Screenwriter
Sas Goldberg, John Hoffman
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 8, 2023