‘Only Murders in the Building’ Boss Teases How Long the Series Will Last
If Only Murders in the Building has proven one thing across now five seasons of the Hulu comedy, it’s how murderous of a building the Arconia is. And because of that, podcasters Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) should have no shortage of crimes to feature, meaning the show can just keep going, right?
When TV Insider spoke with co-creator and showrunner John Hoffman for its extensive Fall Preview of Season 5, we had to ask about just that. Each season thus far has ended its finale with the set-up for the next’s mystery. Will the same be true for Season 5?
“I can only tease that — I won’t say whether or not there will be a murder at the end of this season, but if there were, I think there’s an opportunity for more surprise that we will look to shake things up in a potential next go,” Hoffman said. “Nothing is at its end.”
As for whether or not the show can keep going and going, with murder after murder, “I guess so,” he shared. “I hope so. There’s always been, from the moment we started making the show, of course, there’s the stretch of credulity, how long can this thing go on? But it’s been very sweet because I have recognized just when you think, ‘Well, I don’t know how to make it fresh anymore,’ some new thought or some new idea in the room comes up or from one of our producers in the world or something I’ve been thinking on, and it feels like great opportunities to tell stories that feel relevant still. As long as that’s happening, the murder should happen in my mind and wherever they take us.”
How many more seasons would you like to see Only Murders in the Building run? Let us know your hopes for the show’s future in the comments section below.
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OMG!! I don't want to see it end anytime soon! I'm hoping for at least 3 more seasons, love the show!! Probably my most favorite, it's hard to wait so long between seasons
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I love this show and hope it continues for awhile. Its a new fresh take on murder mysteries and its fun. The 3 make a great trio.
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However many seasons there may be in the future I really hope that Bernadette Peters comes on for the finale as an inside nod to her co-starring role with Steve Martin in the movie The Jerk. I think it would be such a great and fitting treat to Steve Martin fans. Plus it would just be so much fun to watch them work together again and it is set in New York and the plot has always been tied to Broadway even the third season being completely about the Broadway stage so I'm really rooting for her to be on the show at some point
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Love this show and as long as they can keep the stories engaging and entertaining, I hope they keep going. How about closing up shop after 10 seasons!
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I hope the show continues for another season. It’s been a refreshing take on murder mysteries.
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would love to see several more seasons.....very entertaining. Each episode contains a whole 'murder mystery' novel in a succinct, fun, atmosphere. (I love New York, too!)
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My husband and I hope that you continue because we really like it
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I don’t want it to end… I love all the characters! Especially Martin Short and Steve Martin!
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Would really like 2/3 more as long as it stays fresh and true to it's base.
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Hopefully for a couple more seasons. It's great to binge watch.
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