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Only Murders in the Building – Season 5, Episode 2 After You

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A look back at Lester's early days at the Arconia reveals how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman, sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building's secrets.
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Only Murders in the Building — Season 5, Episode 2

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Steve Martin

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John Hoffman

Creator

Steve Martin

Charles-Haden Savage

Martin Short

Oliver Putnam

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Only Murders in the Building — Season 5, Episode 2

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Tom Smyth New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 9
3/5
Every once in a while, Only Murders in the Building will shake things up with a one-off episode that diverges from the show’s usual style. That’s what we get this episode with this decades-long look at Lester’s time at the Arconia. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller FandomWire Oct 10
6/10
Teddy Coluca shines as Lester, serving as the glue behind the scenes that holds the residents together. Go to Full Review Allison Nichols Tell-Tale TV Sep 10
4/5
“After You” is very well done. Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Sep 9
4.5/5
Season 5 came close to parody at some points, but it never crossed that line. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A look back at Lester's early days at the Arconia reveals how a young dreamer became a steadfast doorman, sacrificing his future to protect the residents from the building's secrets.
Creator
Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Executive Producer
Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal
Screenwriter
Ben Smith
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2025