Only Murders In The Building - Season 1 Access

A delicate resident who is deeply distraught over the death of his cat, Evelyn, which occurred around the same time as Tim Kono's death.

The inaugural season weaves several running narratives beneath its central murder mystery:

The main story starts when a young resident named Tim Kono dies. The police say it was suicide, but the trio does not believe it. They find out that Tim was not liked by his neighbors. As they look for clues, they learn that Mabel actually knew Tim when they were kids. This secret creates tension in the group. They look into many suspects in the building: , who loves cats and hated Tim. Teddy Dimas , an old friend of Oliver who sells jewelry. Only Murders in the Building - Season 1

Oliver is an eccentric, theatrical, and completely broke Broadway director. He faces imminent eviction from the Arconia unless he can find a new financial hit. Short infuses Oliver with boundless, desperate energy, serving as the theatrical driving force behind both the investigation and the podcast.

Only Murders in the Building was an immediate hit with critics. The chemistry between the generational trio was repeatedly cited as the show's greatest strength, with reviewers praising the balance of "silly" comedy with genuine sadness. The season holds a near-perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a MetaScore of 76 on Metacritic, with the Rotten Tomatoes consensus praising it as a "sly parody of true-crime". A delicate resident who is deeply distraught over

The genius of Only Murders in the Building - Season 1 is that the victim is both the starting point and the emotional core. Every clue—from the "hardboiled eggs" to the "Greenwich Village dip"—is a small key unlocking Tim’s tragic, solitary final days.

acts as the cynical, modern, and often street-smart grounding force for the pair. They find out that Tim was not liked by his neighbors

Mabel’s old friend, Oscar, was recently released from prison after serving time for a death that occurred ten years prior, a case Tim Kono was involved in.

The series is anchored by the unlikely chemistry of its three leads:

The eccentric neighbor devastated by the death of his cat, Evelyn, who died on the same night as Tim Kono.

Season 1 is more than just a "whodunit." It's a warm, funny, and surprisingly poignant story about friendship, loneliness, and the ways people connect in a modern city. With its clever writing, stellar performances, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end, it is the perfect show for fans of lighthearted thrillers. It established the series as a major cultural touchstone, and for good reason.