The Arconia, an upscale Upper West Side apartment building, usually thrives on whispered gossip and stern building board rules. But in Season 1 of Only Murders in the Building
- Witty dialogue: The script is full of clever one-liners, humorously capturing the quirks and nuances of its characters.
- Strong performances: The cast delivers outstanding performances, bringing depth and complexity to their characters.
- Intricate plot: The show's murder mystery is engaging and expertly woven, keeping viewers guessing until the very end.
Oliver’s eyes widened. "That... that was a body falling."
The show received several award nominations, including:
Verdict: Essential viewing. A perfectly orchestrated first movement in a symphony of suspense and heart.
"So, the 'Silent Slasher' was actually the 'Meth Lab Grandma'," Oliver mused, dipping a fry in ketchup. "I love this building. The stories are endless."
As their online following grew—led by the adoring (and slightly suspicious) super-fan "Miss" Cinda Canning (Tina Fey)—so did the danger. Charles was poisoned by a toxic acid meant for them. Oliver’s beloved son was threatened. And Mabel’s past, darkly entangled with Tim Kono’s, bubbled to the surface: she and Tim had been childhood friends, part of a secret group of "Hardy Boys" who investigated the Arconia. They had stumbled upon a cold case—the disappearance of a young woman named Zoe—years ago. Tim had been their friend, not their enemy.