Hold onto your vintage detective hats, because here’s some trivia that will make you sound smarter than a Nobel laureate. Did you know that this show holds the record for the most celebrity cameos per season in a comedy? That’s right, more cameos than a royal wedding. Expect Season 6 to feature at least two Oscar winners playing disgruntled elevator repairmen. And here’s a wild one: the show’s creators actually hide small Easter eggs in the background of every episode that predict the killer. In Season 4, for example, a single “cucumber” appeared in the background of scene 3 of episode 2, which was a clue about the killer’s allergies. I am not making this up. Well, maybe a little.
Another jaw-dropper: the Arconia building is a real location in New York City, and residents have complained that fans keep showing up dressed as victims. If you visit now, you’ll see a sign that says, “No sleuthing after 10 PM. We mean it, Mabel.” The producers even had to hire a fake “superintendent” to greet tourists, who just says, “The killer is always the person you least suspect,” and then charges them $20 for a photo. It’s a racket, I tell you.
Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Release Date, First Look
What the Cast Is Saying (Through Tight-Lipped Smiles)
Steve Martin recently told a late-show host, “We’re working on something extremely stupid, which is exactly what you want.” Martin Short added, “The new season is so convoluted, even I don’t know who did it, and I’m in it. I think it was me, but I have a terrible memory.” Gomez, in typical fashion, just posted a photo of a mysterious key on Instagram, captioned “Soon. Maybe.” This is the same woman who once announced a tour by joking about a stomach ache, so take her timelines with a grain of Himalayan pink salt.
The only concrete fact is that the show has already been given the green light for Season 6 and reportedly a Season 7. That means we’ll be solving murders until these three are solving them from rocking chairs, yelling at kids to “get off my podcast.” I’m here for it. Meryl Streep is also confirmed to return as Loretta Durkin, which means another season of her playing a weepy, suspicious actress who might actually be the killer this time. Or she might just be looking for her lost earring. We’ll find out when we find out.
So, here’s my final advice: mark your calendar for late summer 2026, stock up on popcorn, and start practicing your “I’m shocked!” face. Because when Season 6 finally drops, you’ll want to be ready to binge it all in one night, like a detective fueled by caffeine and sheer desperation. Until then, remember: the real mystery is how they keep making this show so good, and why my landlord won’t let me install a secret passageway in my apartment. Stay sleuthy, friends.
