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JamesG · 09-14-2021, 03:40 PM

"Only Murders in the Building" Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
by Peter White
September 14, 2021

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are set to continue their podcast-inspired crime-solving ways after Hulu renewed "Only Murders in the Building" for a second season.

It comes after the streamer said that the show was the most-watched Hulu Original comedy on premiere day and its most-watched comedy across all SVOD titles ever on the platform.

“Only Murders in the Building reflects the kind of creative excellence that is the hallmark of Hulu Originals,” said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals.

“Steve, John and Dan have created a uniquely captivating and entertaining series. The audience’s response to the delightful blend of mystery, humor and emotion in the show has been overwhelming and we can’t wait to follow this unlikely trio on their next adventure.”

https://deadline.com/2021/09/only-mu...lu-1234832934/

TMC · 10-20-2021, 04:51 AM

Only Murders in the Building excelled at tackling the thorny ethics of true-crime podcasts

The Hulu mystery series isn't the first to poke fun at the true-crime podcasting craze. American Vandal and Saturday Night Live have done it before. "But Only Murders in the Building is more a dramedy than it is a comedy," says Eliana Dockterman. "And to its credit, the show is deeply interested in the inner lives of its many side characters, from a jaded police detective to the deaf son of the podcast’s key advertiser. By treating its characters (and suspects) with such respect, the show seems more willing than its predecessors to wrestle with the thorny ethical conundrums of true-crime podcasting." Dockterman adds: "The true strength of the show is elucidating the ethical complications of true-crime podcasting. Many a podcaster has been accused of over-sympathizing with whatever accused person they are trying to vindicate. Only Murders exaggerates the connections between reporter and subject. The podcast creators literally live in the building where the murder took place, after all. They literally share the elevator with their prime suspects. And multiple characters become romantically entangled with possible suspects. Still, by giving its protagonists personal investment in the case, Only Murders gently nods toward how difficult it is for a reporter to remain objective when embedded in a story. In real life, podcasters sometimes overly romanticize their subjects: To make the listener care about the crime, the creators need to compel the listener to care about the victim. Only Murders challenges that practice, too."

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Only Murders has a satisfying end to Season 1: "Over these initial 10 episodes, John Hoffman and Steve Martin’s charming blend of ensemble comedy, murder-mystery, and light true-crime satire isn’t sweating the small stuff," says Ben Travers. "Built with fine craftsmanship (as evidenced in everything from the envy-inducing costumes to the inviting apartment interiors) and fully aware of its leads’ palpable star power, Only Murders in the Building knows it’s light entertainment packed with many a savvy touch. To find room for each element of their genre hybrid, the creative team dances between overt meta humor and moving personal journeys, occasionally finding improbable means of melding the two."
Selena Gomez's performance, quiet but also wickedly funny, really is key to Only Murders: "Her downbeat affect through much of the series is a sort of bridge between two professional comedians," says Robert Lloyd. "Though she’s as in need of connection of any of them, she’s also the most grounded of the trio; she keeps it from turning into the Three Stooges Meet the Anconia Killer."
Amy Ryan thinks her Only Murders character had more in common with her Oscar-nominated performance in Gone Baby Gone: "The choices that you get to make are quite endless, because who’s to say what is true and honest for them?” says Ryan. “They’re already so off the wall.”
Ryan on her finale outfit: "Oh my God, I love it," she says. "They gave me that outfit when I left. I don’t know if I can really wear it now — maybe around the house, it might spook people. I love the clothes that they put Jan in. We kept finding shoulders that were femininely cut — lots of puffy shoulders. When I filmed this series last January through April, I came out of sweatpants and got to wear all those clothes, which was such a delight."
Co-creator John Hoffman on the chemistry between Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short: "I hope their chemistry was a big surprise for everyone who sees the show," he says. "It was something we were hinting at, understanding, and imagining but boy, the first time we heard them read together over Zoom it immediately hit all of us. It was the first time we heard Selena read with the guys and it was just immediate. That’s when we realized, “This is going to work,” and she came to play. It was thrilling to see her match up with them and not just holding her own but also building a lane for herself with these guys."
Hoffman on Only Murder's opening credits: "We hired this brilliant company, Elastic," he says. "They were unbelievable partners—everyone there, but in particular this artist, Lisa Bolan, who got what we were trying to do and how we wanted to feel New York, feel the mystery and comedy. Just something elegant. Siddhartha Khosla penned this amazing theme. It was all separate pieces, so it all came together. Jess was particularly driven; he loves the clues and secrets within every opening sequence. There’s a tip of the hat to Ozark and Game Of Thrones and all those ways in which a little shift happens. You go, 'Oh, I’m teased for the episode to come.' I just loved the credits for the tone they set. I love that we put them in deeper into the episodes, so that you hang with it. A lot of people say to me, 'I never fast-forward through that. It’s fun.' Every second you get someone’s attention for a television show, I feel like you owe them something a little bit unique. That’s what we were trying to do there."
Hoffman discusses the Season 1 finale and previews Season 2

TMC · 02-09-2022, 09:37 PM

Only Murders in the Building Season 2 will reunite Martin Short with SCTV co-star Andrea Martin

"On the set of Only Murders in the Building season 2. Great cast surprises that are no longer surprises," tweeted Steve Martin, captioning a photo featuring Martin.

TMC · 03-25-2022, 05:16 AM

Only Murders in the Building may have released its Season 2 premiere date via an elevator clue

Why are the buttons "2," "6" and "8" pressed in this tweet today from the Hulu series?

Only Murders in the Building announces Season 2 premiere date

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez's Hulu murder mystery comedy returns June 28.

Chocolate Moose · 03-28-2022, 03:56 PM

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TMC · 05-05-2022, 09:22 PM

Only Murders in the Building promises a more meta Season 2

The second season of the Hulu mystery comedy includes Martin Short yelling at Shirley MacLaine, “Amy Schumer is not a thief!” “It was a bit of a trick,” showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman tells Vanity Fair in the first look at Season 2. “I found great comfort in the writers room that anything that would come up about our season-two challenges could find its way into the narrative.”

09-14-2021, 03:40 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Hulu Renews "Only Murders in the Building" for 2nd Season *"Only Murders in the Building" Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu* by Peter White September 14, 2021 Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are set to continue their podcast-inspired crime-solving ways after Hulu renewed "Only Murders in the Building" for a second season. It comes after the streamer said that the show was the most-watched Hulu Original comedy on premiere day and its most-watched comedy across all SVOD titles ever on the platform. “Only Murders in the Building reflects the kind of creative excellence that is the hallmark of Hulu Originals,” said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals. “Steve, John and Dan have created a uniquely captivating and entertaining series. The audience’s response to the delightful blend of mystery, humor and emotion in the show has been overwhelming and we can’t wait to follow this unlikely trio on their next adventure.” https://deadline.com/2021/09/only-mu...lu-1234832934/

10-20-2021, 04:51 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Only Murders in the Building excelled at tackling the thorny ethics of true-crime podcasts The Hulu mystery series isn't the first to poke fun at the true-crime podcasting craze. American Vandal and Saturday Night Live have done it before. "But Only Murders in the Building is more a dramedy than it is a comedy," says Eliana Dockterman. "And to its credit, the show is deeply interested in the inner lives of its many side characters, from a jaded police detective to the deaf son of the podcast’s key advertiser. By treating its characters (and suspects) with such respect, the show seems more willing than its predecessors to wrestle with the thorny ethical conundrums of true-crime podcasting." Dockterman adds: "The true strength of the show is elucidating the ethical complications of true-crime podcasting. Many a podcaster has been accused of over-sympathizing with whatever accused person they are trying to vindicate. Only Murders exaggerates the connections between reporter and subject. The podcast creators literally live in the building where the murder took place, after all. They literally share the elevator with their prime suspects. And multiple characters become romantically entangled with possible suspects. Still, by giving its protagonists personal investment in the case, Only Murders gently nods toward how difficult it is for a reporter to remain objective when embedded in a story. In real life, podcasters sometimes overly romanticize their subjects: To make the listener care about the crime, the creators need to compel the listener to care about the victim. Only Murders challenges that practice, too." ALSO: Only Murders has a satisfying end to Season 1: "Over these initial 10 episodes, John Hoffman and Steve Martin’s charming blend of ensemble comedy, murder-mystery, and light true-crime satire isn’t sweating the small stuff," says Ben Travers. "Built with fine craftsmanship (as evidenced in everything from the envy-inducing costumes to the inviting apartment interiors) and fully aware of its leads’ palpable star power, Only Murders in the Building knows it’s light entertainment packed with many a savvy touch. To find room for each element of their genre hybrid, the creative team dances between overt meta humor and moving personal journeys, occasionally finding improbable means of melding the two." Selena Gomez's performance, quiet but also wickedly funny, really is key to Only Murders: "Her downbeat affect through much of the series is a sort of bridge between two professional comedians," says Robert Lloyd. "Though she’s as in need of connection of any of them, she’s also the most grounded of the trio; she keeps it from turning into the Three Stooges Meet the Anconia Killer." Amy Ryan thinks her Only Murders character had more in common with her Oscar-nominated performance in Gone Baby Gone: "The choices that you get to make are quite endless, because who’s to say what is true and honest for them?” says Ryan. “They’re already so off the wall.” Ryan on her finale outfit: "Oh my God, I love it," she says. "They gave me that outfit when I left. I don’t know if I can really wear it now — maybe around the house, it might spook people. I love the clothes that they put Jan in. We kept finding shoulders that were femininely cut — lots of puffy shoulders. When I filmed this series last January through April, I came out of sweatpants and got to wear all those clothes, which was such a delight." Co-creator John Hoffman on the chemistry between Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short: "I hope their chemistry was a big surprise for everyone who sees the show," he says. "It was something we were hinting at, understanding, and imagining but boy, the first time we heard them read together over Zoom it immediately hit all of us. It was the first time we heard Selena read with the guys and it was just immediate. That’s when we realized, “This is going to work,” and she came to play. It was thrilling to see her match up with them and not just holding her own but also building a lane for herself with these guys." Hoffman on Only Murder's opening credits: "We hired this brilliant company, Elastic," he says. "They were unbelievable partners—everyone there, but in particular this artist, Lisa Bolan, who got what we were trying to do and how we wanted to feel New York, feel the mystery and comedy. Just something elegant. Siddhartha Khosla penned this amazing theme. It was all separate pieces, so it all came together. Jess was particularly driven; he loves the clues and secrets within every opening sequence. There’s a tip of the hat to Ozark and Game Of Thrones and all those ways in which a little shift happens. You go, 'Oh, I’m teased for the episode to come.' I just loved the credits for the tone they set. I love that we put them in deeper into the episodes, so that you hang with it. A lot of people say to me, 'I never fast-forward through that. It’s fun.' Every second you get someone’s attention for a television show, I feel like you owe them something a little bit unique. That’s what we were trying to do there." Hoffman discusses the Season 1 finale and previews Season 2

03-25-2022, 05:16 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Only Murders in the Building may have released its Season 2 premiere date via an elevator clue Why are the buttons "2," "6" and "8" pressed in this tweet today from the Hulu series? Only Murders in the Building announces Season 2 premiere date Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez's Hulu murder mystery comedy returns June 28.
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03-28-2022, 03:56 PM	#5
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02-09-2022, 09:37 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Only Murders in the Building Season 2 will reunite Martin Short with SCTV co-star Andrea Martin "On the set of Only Murders in the Building season 2. Great cast surprises that are no longer surprises," tweeted Steve Martin, captioning a photo featuring Martin.

05-05-2022, 09:22 PM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Only Murders in the Building promises a more meta Season 2 The second season of the Hulu mystery comedy includes Martin Short yelling at Shirley MacLaine, “Amy Schumer is not a thief!” “It was a bit of a trick,” showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman tells Vanity Fair in the first look at Season 2. “I found great comfort in the writers room that anything that would come up about our season-two challenges could find its way into the narrative.”