Only Murders in the Building, often abbreviated as OMITB, is an American mystery comedy-drama television series. The main plot focuses on a trio of strangers (played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) with a shared interest in true crime podcasts. They become friends while investigating a succession of suspicious murders in the Arconia, their Upper West Side apartment building. The series has received critical acclaim since its debut, with reviewers highlighting its comedic approach to crime fiction as well as the cast performances.
The series focuses on one murder per season. The first season centers on the murder of Tim Kono, who was once friends with Mabel until an incident from their past caused them to drift apart.