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Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez star as three true-crime podcast enthusiasts who find themselves embroiled in a real murder mystery within their upscale New York City apartment building in what acclaimed TV series?

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Only Murders in the Building — television

The acclaimed television series that brings together Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as a trio of true-crime podcast enthusiasts embroiled in a real murder mystery within their upscale New York City apartment building is "Only Murders in the Building (Review)." The show centers on Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora, three residents of the Arconia building who initially bond over their shared love for true-crime podcasts before deciding to launch their own investigation and podcast when a suspicious death occurs in their own residence.

Co-created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the series expertly blends elements of comedy, mystery, and a satirical take on the true-crime podcast phenomenon. It has garnered significant critical acclaim for its witty writing, engaging plotlines, and the exceptional chemistry among its intergenerational lead cast. Beyond the whodunit aspect, the show subtly explores themes of loneliness, the search for connection, and the unexpected friendships that can form in a densely populated urban environment like New York City. The show's distinctive charm is further enhanced by its setting in the fictional Arconia building, a character in itself, and its memorable, hauntingly playful theme music composed by Siddhartha Khosla, which incorporates unique sounds like drum buckets to evoke a New York feel while underscoring the underlying melancholy.