Hulu has renewed the comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building for a sixth season, shortly after the Season 5 finale aired on October 28, 2025. The new episodes will take the main trio to London for a fresh investigation, following a shocking twist involving Tina Fey's character Cinda Canning. Production is set to begin soon, with an entirely new setting away from the Arconia.
Renewal Announcement
Hulu announced the renewal of Only Murders in the Building for Season 6 just hours after the Season 5 finale streamed on October 28, 2025. The series, starring Steve Martin as Charles, Martin Short as Oliver, and Selena Gomez as Mabel, has become a hit whodunit centered on the residents of New York's Arconia building. Co-creator John Hoffman expressed enthusiasm for continuing the show, stating in interviews that the team is already deep into writing the new season and has no immediate plans to end it.
Season 5 Finale Recap
The finale resolved the mystery of doorman Lester's murder, revealing Mayor Beau Tillman (Keegan-Michael Key) as the killer. Tillman confessed to shoving Lester into a fatal blow during a confrontation over a severed finger tied to an affair and a secret gambling ring. Billionaires Jay Pflug (Logan Lerman), Camila White (Renée Zellweger), and Bash Steed (Christoph Waltz) admitted to covering up the crime to push a casino project, but their confessions ultimately saved the Arconia from demolition. A three-month time jump showed the building's recovery and new tenant dynamics, including Howard (Michael Cyril Creighton) in a relationship.
Setup for Season 6
The episode ended with the trio listening to Cinda Canning's (Tina Fey) new podcast, 'The Girl With the Curls,' about a red-haired suspect in a London murder of a royal descendant. Cinda, absent since Season 3, narrated her intent to protect the innocent woman by sending her to America. Moments later, a dying woman with red curls collapsed outside the Arconia and was revealed as Cinda herself, grasping the gate in her final breath—technically dying inside the building. This twist propels Charles, Oliver, and Mabel to London, where Hoffman confirmed the season will be set entirely abroad, blending true-crime podcasting with British mystery traditions like Agatha Christie. Tina Fey is expected to have a significant role, and the production may cast notable British actors. No release date has been set, but Hoffman noted a possible slight schedule shift due to international filming, aiming for a fall premiere.
Future Implications
Hoffman emphasized exploring themes of home and power in past seasons, with Season 6 offering a 'jolt of the unexpected.' The Arconia remains relevant, but the focus shifts to a new environment. Recurring characters like Howard's involvement are still being planned.