Get ready for a transatlantic twist in the Arconia's next chapter. Only Murders in the Building Season 6 is assembling a cast so stacked it could rival a royal coronation, and at the top of the guest list are two beloved sci-fi icons: David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker. The former Doctor Who leads, who previously shared the screen in the gripping crime drama Broadchurch, are reuniting for Hulu's hit comedy-mystery series.
According to reports, Tennant and Whittaker will recur alongside a slew of British talent as the show's central trio—Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez)—trade their cozy Manhattan apartment building for the foggy streets of London. The new season will follow the trio as they investigate the murder of true-crime podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey), who was last seen staggering through Manhattan in a red wig before collapsing at the Arconia's gates.
Joining Tennant and Whittaker are a who's who of UK talent: Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Jim Broadbent (Bridget Jones's Diary), Richard Ayoade (Garth Marenghi's Darkplace), Adrian Lukis (The War Between the Land and the Sea), and Kathryn Hunter (Andor). They'll mingle with previously announced guest stars including Martin Freeman (Sherlock), Derek Jacobi (Good Omens), Simone Ashley (Sex Education), and Geri Halliwell-Horner. Character details remain under wraps, but expect plenty of red herrings and witty banter.
The season 5 finale saw Charles, Oliver, and Mabel solve the murder of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) at the hands of Mayor Tillman (Keegan-Michael Key), saving the Arconia from redevelopment. But their victory lap was cut short when Cinda Canning, the podcast rival from season 1, showed up bleeding and died on their doorstep. Now, the trio must navigate a foreign city without their usual support network—a recipe for both comedy and suspense.
Only Murders in the Building, created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, premiered in 2021 and has been a critical and audience darling. The cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for season 4. For fans of twisty whodunits, the show's blend of humor and mystery is a perfect match for those who love 8 Mystery Movies So Good Nobody Can Dislike Them.
Season 6 is expected to premiere on Hulu later this year, though no exact date has been announced. With a cast this deep, the only question is: who's the killer? Stay tuned for more updates.
