Steve Martin and John Hoffman’s mystery comedy-drama series, Only Murders In The Building, achieved a huge feat. With four seasons in four years since its first release, the show has garnered a near-perfect streak. Defying all odds the latest season of the show debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show’s premise focuses on a trio of New York City apartment tenants, embroiled in a whodunnit-mystery. Though it had some negative reviews, fans and critics mostly found the show to be an enjoyable watch. Fans on social media are jokingly requesting for the show’s makers to share their secret formula with the rest of the TV industry. In the current state when new seasons and premiers take years to be released, this show is a breath of fresh air.
A streak of success: 4 seasons, 4 years, 100% score
Steve Martin in Only Murders In The Building | Credits: Hulu
Ever since the show’s launch in 2021, Only Murders In The Building has garnered high praise and positive reviews. Within four years of its debut, the show boasts of four impeccable seasons, each with its own ‘certified fresh’ rank on Rotten Tomatoes.
4 seasons in 4 years. This showrunner should give seminars to all major studios and streamers https://t.co/3jH9WZ7STR
— Ben Daves (@BenDaves3) August 28, 2024
Every season so far had a high score owing to the audience’s reaction and critic’s reviews but the newest season broke all records. The fourth season of the show premiered on 27 August and debuted with a perfect score of 100% on the Tomatometer.
Although critics have sent their numbers in, the final judgment is in the hands of the audience. As per previous records, all seasons received favorable responses from fans who called it a ‘laughter-fest’. Armed with a star cast of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, the new season has already sparked fan’s adoration and reviewer’s acknowledgment.
A rare achievement: fans praise the show’s consistency
Martin Short in Only Murders In The Building | Credits: Hulu
As soon as the new season’s debut score was revealed, fans on social media went berserk with high praise. They attributed the winning streak to its talented cast who delivered fantastic performances.
Every showrunner would do this if they could. This only happens when A) a hugely famous person is involved on the creative side and B) hugely famous celebrities are cast whereby a network is motivated to not lose their interest at any cost. This has both A & B.
— Joshua Safran (@Anthologist) August 28, 2024
Four seasons, four years? That's a lesson in efficiency and quality control
— Akshay Tadvi 🇮🇳 (@AkshayTadvi28) August 29, 2024
And all the seasons have been good as well!
— Reddit UK (@Reddit_UK) August 29, 2024
And each seaosn has a huge cast who’s also able to do other things. Da’Vine Joy Randolph won a fucking Oscar between seasons! Even people who don’t like the show have to appreciate that it’s consistently releasing. They were even a full season ahead of the Emmys at one point
— Andrew Mohrman – Release Coyote vs ACME (@andrew_mohrman) August 28, 2024
Others congratulated the show for doing what many couldn’t, being consistent since its launch. It’s rare in the TV industry for a show to premiere new seasons yearly, since some take years to formulate a second season. Fans have claimed the maker’s consistent efforts to retain their audience’s attention, was the key to its success.
Selena Gomez in Only Murders In The Building | Credits: Hulu
Several posts feature hilarious comments where people plead with the show’s makers to hold seminars and classes for other TV series. Some people did find the show repetitive and boring, but the majority of the viewers praised its feat.
Only Murders In The Building is one of the rare shows to have a perfect streak ever since its debut, establishing a record in the industry. Audiences found the companionship of humor and mystery to be a winning combo. Fans have similar hopes for the upcoming episodes.
Only Murders In The Building is available to watch on Hulu.
