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New UWS-Based Comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Now Streaming on Hulu

September 1, 2021 | 11:16 PM - Updated on June 5, 2022 | 11:28 PM
in ART, CRIME, NEWS
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Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.

By Carol Tannenhauser

The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building, created and written by Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman and John Hoffman, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, started streaming on Hulu on Tuesday.

One long-time Upper West Sider who watched the first episode pronounced it, “Good — very Upper West Sidey.”

Back in February, we covered the filming.

There’s been a murder in a fictional UWS building called The Arconia, and one of the residents is thought to have done it. The three main characters, all hooked on the same true-crime podcast, decide to make their own true-crime podcast, while trying to solve the murder.

The 10-part series was filmed in part at The Belnord on West 86th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway. “Untapped New York writer Julia Vitullo-Martin, who resides in The Belnord, says that only the exteriors and the courtyard were used for the show and the scenes in the elevator. Most of the interior scenes were filmed at 270 Riverside Drive, including the lobby.”

NBC Think had an interesting review of Only Murders in the Building:

The series also takes pleasure in the episodic format. (Hulu’s release model is to drop the first three episodes as a batch before switching to weekly installments, and the pacing reflects that.) The installments run in the 30-minute range, and each half-hour brings new recurring theatrical motifs to fit the different podcast episodes the trio is supposedly recording. (The podcast episodes don’t exactly correspond one to one with each installment, but the erratic releases are part of the running gag.) Between the auditions, musical numbers and random monologues, “Only Murders in the Building” winds up as much a series for Broadway and theater enthusiasts as it is for true-crime fans. And when the murder isn’t quite enough to keep the momentum going, the actors switch gears, leaning in hard to their New York City setting and gorgeously unaffordable real estate backdrops until the show re-finds its footing.

Here’s the trailer:

The remaining episodes of Only Murders in the Building will be released weekly every Tuesday leading up to the finale on Oct. 19. Please let us know how you like it.

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IMDB
IMDB
3 years ago

Oops! It’s Selena Gomez.

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West Side Rag
3 years ago
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Thanks! Fixed.

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Judy Harris
Judy Harris
3 years ago

Pretty dull with unlikable characters

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Chuck250
Chuck250
3 years ago

Episode one was ridiculous. Idiotic story line.
Selena Gomez can’t act and Martin Short is over the top. Does not represent UWS.

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Jo-Ann
Jo-Ann
3 years ago
Reply to  Chuck250

I so agree– so disappointing. And I LOVE Steve Martin and Martin Short so much…

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UWSider
UWSider
3 years ago
Reply to  Chuck250

I love it! Not sure where Chuck250 lives, but it is a great representation of the UWS both visually and through the characters. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are hilarious. The co-op building meeting was spot on with the nosy, opinionated, cranky neighbors. Can’t wait to see the next episode.

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Gaylecaren
Gaylecaren
3 years ago

Am loving it!
I think all are hilarious. Enjoying Martin Short and Steve Martins banter. Martin Short’s take on life reminds me of Christopher Guests character in Waiting for Guffman, really funny. No need for the haters comments posted.

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Jo Baldwin
Jo Baldwin
3 years ago

Thought the episodes were good, and the way Martin Short glommed the food was hilarious. Reminds me of a relative of mine. Surprised he didn’t have his own Tupperware.

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Phoebe
Phoebe
3 years ago

I was entertained by all of the quirky characters and it’s fun that it’s on the UWS.
Hmm? I could have sworn the exterior was shot at the Apthorp.

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Joy
Joy
3 years ago

Love it!! Great Show

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Herbert Peress
Herbert Peress
3 years ago

1st episode….eh

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Esra Gray
Esra Gray
3 years ago

I love it!!!! I wish it was longer

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Brenda
Brenda
3 years ago

Excellent

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Jennifer
Jennifer
3 years ago

This show is pretty terrible so far, but I’m going to continue watching it because it’s UWS and Selena Gomez looks cute in her outfits, even if she’s not much of an actress. I also enjoy the real estate porn that the show provides. Terrible writing, pretty bad acting, even though I love Martin Short, it’s not his finest moment…Maybe it will get better…

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Alex
Alex
3 years ago

unfunny on so many levels. what a trainwreck

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