Only Murders in the Building — Season 5
When their cherished doorman, Lester, unexpectedly passes away, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are convinced something isn't right. Their quest for answers pulls them deep into a hidden world of New York’s underbelly—and far beyond. As they dig deeper, the trio unearths a tangled network linking wealthy elites, remnants of old-school organized crime, and the enigmatic inhabitants of the Arconia building itself. They begin to see a stark contrast between the familiar city they thought they knew and a rapidly changing New York, where established power struggles against an unsettling new breed of influence.
The investigation into Lester's suspicious demise draws Charles, Oliver, and Mabel away from the city, leading them into a perilous realm steeped in forgotten history.
Recollections of Lester's formative years at the Arconia reveal the quiet transformation of a hopeful youth into a devoted doorman, a choice made with a deliberate relinquishing of personal aspirations in service to safeguarding the buildin…
The three of them discovered a vital clue, only to inadvertently damage it. With the clock ticking relentlessly, they frantically worked to unravel the mystery before law enforcement closed in.
The investigation took an unexpected turn when three billionaire suspects apprehended the investigators and, with a disconcerting casualness, extended an invitation to Oliver's for an evening.
Their investigative podcast plans stalled, Mabel and Oliver seek assistance from the Arconia’s support staff. Meanwhile, Charles shares a meal with another suspect, finding himself embroiled in a pursuit that yields unforeseen consequences.
Oliver and Loretta’s inquiry leads them back to the familiar avenues of Oliver’s youth, stirring long-forgotten recollections and revealing concealed truths about the widows of Lester and Nicky. Meanwhile, Mabel and Charles pursue promising…
The mayor cautioned the three about the billionaires, directing them to delve deeper into the matter at a sinister stronghold in the hills. As Oliver made a desperate bid for freedom, kicking out a door in his haste.
Mabel assembles a motley crew for an unauthorized entrance into a women-only soirée. Meanwhile, in their efforts to prevent the Arconia’s sale, Charles and Oliver find themselves unexpectedly enrolled in couples’ therapy.
Seen through the jaundiced eye of a particularly bothersome automaton, *Arconia* hosts a final gathering. As the building's inhabitants begin to suspect a killer remains amongst them, the secrets held within its walls threaten to surface.
As time runs short, the trio intensifies their efforts, uniting disparate elements in a desperate bid to apprehend a killer. Their pursuit culminates in a final, explosive confrontation, revealing the truths they have sought throughout the …
