Season 2

Season 2 poster

"*The truth is all in how you frame it.*"
– Season 2 tagline

**Season 2** of American mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building premiered on June 28, 2022. It was renewed for a second season by Hulu on September 14, 2021. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez reprise their roles from the previous season. Cara Delevingne joined the main cast, while Michael Rapaport joined in a recurring role.

As with the previous season, this one will consist of 10 episodes starting on June 28, 2022, and concluding on August 23, 2022.

## Cast and characters

### Main Cast

* Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage (10/10)
* Martin Short as Oliver Putnam (10/10)
* Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora (10/10)
* Cara Delevingne as Alice Banks (6/10)
* Adina Verson as Poppy White (4/10) *(final episode only, recurring guest star otherwise)*

### Recurring Guest Stars

* Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard Morris (7/10)
* Tina Fey as Cinda Canning (4/10)
* Jackie Hoffman as Uma Heller (4/10)
* Jayne Houdyshell as Bunny Folger (6/10)
* Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Donna Williams (3/10)
* Michael Rapaport as Detective Daniel Kreps (5/10)
* Amy Schumer as Herself (2/10)
* Vanessa Aspillaga as Ursula (4/10)
* Christine Ko as Nina Lin (4/10)
* Shirley MacLaine as Rose Cooper (2/10)
* Ryan Broussard as Will Putnam (5/10)
* Russell G. Jones as Dr. Grover Stanley (2/10)
* James Caverly as Theo Dimas (2/10)
* Zoe Colletti as Lucy (5/10)
* Nathan Lane as Teddy Dimas (3/10)
* Amy Ryan as Jan Bellows (3/10)
* Daniel Oreskes as Marv (4/10)
* Ariel Shafir as Ivan (4/10)
* Ali Stroker as Paulette (2/10)
* Jaboukie Young-White as Sam (3/10)
* Jane Lynch as Sazz Pataki (1/10)
* Andrea Martin as Joy Payne (2/10)
* Jason Veasey as Jonathan Bridgecroft (2/10)
* Paul Rudd as Ben Glenroy (1/10)

### Recurring Co-Stars

* Teddy Coluca as Lester (5/10)
* Ade Otukoya as Brazzos Director (4/10)
* Anne Stringfield as Cindy (1/10)
* Damani Varnado as Liam Grimsby (2/10)
* Oliver Fequiere as Henry Putnam (2/10)
* ChaCha Shen as Little Dorothy (2/10)
* Everett Sobers as Little Lion (2/10)
* Orson Hong as Grant (2/10)

## Production

### Development

The series was renewed for a second season on September 14, 2021, by Hulu.

### Filming

Filming for the second season began on December 1, 2021.

### Casting

Following the announcement of the second season, it was also announced that Martin, Short, and Gomez would reprise their roles of Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam and Mabel Mora, respectively. On December 1, it was reported that Cara Delevingne joined the cast as a new series regular for the second season. On January 12, 2022, Short announced that Shirley MacLaine and Amy Schumer were cast to guest star for the second season. On February 11, 2022, Michael Rapaport joined the cast in a recurring role for the second season.

## Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the second season of *Only Murders in the Building* holds a 100% rating with an average rating of 8.40, based on 25 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "*Only Murders in the Building* gets a new lease on life with a knottier sophomore outing that retains the series' core charm and wit." On Metacritic, the second season has a normalized score of 77 of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Many critics thought that the show's second season retains everything good about the previous season, although it wasn't nearly as impressive. Reviewing for *Paste* magazine, writer Allison Keene thought that it feels more like "a seamless continuation of its first rather than a whole new case." Mary Siroky from Consequence felt that although the season was not quite as "tightly wound" as the first, its twisty mystery was "by no means an easy solve."

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Schwartz, Ryan (September 14, 2021). *Only Murders in the Building* Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. *TVLine*. Retrieved on September 14, 2021.
2. ↑ Shows A-Z - only murders in the building on hulu. Retrieved on June 17, 2022.
3. ↑ Elena Romero, Chiara (December 1, 2021). Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Cast Celebrates First Day With Photo. *Collider*. Retrieved on December 5, 2021.
4. ↑ White, Peter (September 14, 2021). ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Renewed For Season 2 At Hulu. *Deadline Hollywood*. Retrieved on December 5, 2021.
5. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (December 1, 2021). ‘Only Murders In The Building’: Cara Delevingne Boards Hulu Comedy Series For Season 2. *Deadline Hollywood*. Retrieved on December 5, 2021.
6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 12, 2022). *Only Murders In The Building*: Martin Short Teases Season 2 Roles For Shirley MacLaine & Amy Schumer, The Return Of Nathan Lane's Teddy Dimas As He Lands First SAG Award Nom. Retrieved on January 12, 2022.
7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 11, 2022). 'Only Murders In The Building': Michael Rapaport Joins Hulu Comedy Series. Retrieved on February 11, 2022.
8. ↑ *Only Murders in the Building* (season 2). Fandango. Retrieved on June 20, 2022.
9. ↑ *Only Murders in the Building* - Season 2 Reviews. Retrieved on June 20, 2022.
10. ↑ Keene, Allison (June 20, 2022). Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Review: The Cozy Charm Returns. *Paste*. Retrieved on June 21, 2022.
11. ↑ Siroky, Mary (June 20, 2022). Only Murders In the Building Season 2 Review: Twisty Mystery Fun. *Consequence of Sound*. Retrieved on June 21, 2022.