If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Only Murders in the Building is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu right now. 5 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Steve Martin leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Only Murders in the Building is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Only Murders in the Building gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. Steve Martin and Martin Short lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The series ran for 5 seasons (2021–2025), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Only Murders in the Building holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Only Murders in the Building respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to The Afterparty will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Steve Martin is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Only Murders in the Building is currently airing new episodes, created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.