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Only Murders in the Building: Season 2

10 episodes Premiered Jun 28, 2022 Updated Oct 8, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a JSON object for "Only Murders in the Building" Season 2. Keys: overview (160-220 word summary), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points in the text (though the primer is an array). Output valid JSON only. Target Conten

Previously on Only Murders in the Building

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Season 2 picks up with the trio following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, as they race to unmask her killer.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a JSON object for "Only Murders in the Building" Season 2.
Keys: overview (160-220 word summary), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown. No asterisks. No headings. No bullet points in the text (though the primer is an array). Output valid JSON only.
Target Content: Season 2 narrative arc.
TMDB Season Synopsis: Season 2 follows the trio after the death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger. They race to unmask her killer. Complications: 1) They are publicly implicated in Bunny's homicide. 2) They are subjects of a competing podcast. 3) New York neighbors think they committed murder.
Source [1]: Series is "Only Murders in the Building (2021)". Genre: Comedy, Mystery, and Crime.
Source [2]: Co-showrunners Kelley and Butterworth wrote with Samantha Strauss. Lisa Kudrow, Philip Burgers, and Adrian Lukis return for Season 2. New cast: Anthony Head, Jordan Stephens, John Ross.
Source [3]: Mentions "Only Murders In The Building" (Hulu).
Source [4]: Premise: Three strangers sharing an obsession with true crime find themselves wrapped up in one.
Overview (Target 160-220 words):
Season 2 of the comedic murder-mystery series Only Murders in the Building begins following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger. The central trio, consisting of characters played by Lisa Kudrow, Philip Burgers, and Adrian Lukis, must race to unmask the killer responsible for her death. This investigation is complicated by several significant challenges that arise as the season progresses. First, the trio finds themselves publicly implicated in the homicide of Bunny Folger. Second, they must contend with the emergence of a competing podcast that focuses on their situation. Finally, they are forced to deal with various New York neighbors who believe they are responsible for the murder. The series, which was written by co-showrunners Kelley and Butterworth alongside Samantha Strauss, continues to explore the intersection of true crime obsession and mystery. As the characters navigate these complications, they face heightened stakes regarding their reputations and their ability to solve the crime. The production features returning cast members and introduces new cast members including Anthony Head, Jordan Stephens, and John Ross.
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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Persons of Interest

Jun 28, 2022 · 36 min

Welcome home, Arconiacs! Minutes after Season 1’s finale, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are now implicated in the murder of Board President, Bunny Folger. They must choose whether to

S2·E2 Core

Framed

Jun 28, 2022 · 36 min

A memorial for Bunny provides an opportunity for our trio to question their neighbors, while they also try to get rid of a very implicating piece of evidence. One of Bunny’s relat

S2·E3 Core

The Last Day of Bunny Folger

Jul 5, 2022 · 32 min

A foul-mouthed parrot becomes a critical window into Bunny Folger’s last day on Earth. Some of the individuals with whom Bunny crossed paths will surprise both you and our trio...

S2·E4 Mytharc

Here's Looking at You

Jul 12, 2022 · 38 min

Charles, Oliver and Mabel welcome an unexpected young visitor who reveals hidden secrets about the inner workings of the Arconia. We also discover Charles once recorded a hit sing

S2·E5 Core

The Tell

Jul 19, 2022 · 36 min

Mabel hosts a party for an electric art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking on a liar in the trios’s midst.

S2·E6 Core

Performance Review

Jul 26, 2022 · 34 min

Charles, Oliver and Mabel collide with their podcasting mentor-turned-competitor, Cinda Canning. Subsequently, a key clue requires the trio to orchestrate a classic stakeout — Bra

S2·E7 Core

Flipping the Pieces

Aug 2, 2022 · 33 min

Mabel’s incident on the subway leads her to gain help from an unlikely ally. Their journey takes them to a legendary amusement park which turns out to be full of terror — while am

S2·E8 Core

Hello, Darkness

Aug 9, 2022 · 30 min

A blackout throws the city into chaos. As the trio races to save a loved one from the killer, other Arconia residents begin to explore unexpected connections in the midst of darkn

S2·E9 Mytharc

Sparring Partners

Aug 16, 2022 · 30 min

Closing in on the killer, Mabel takes her investigative talents into the ring. Oliver and Charles duke it out over a birdcage only to end up confronting their deepest paternal str

S2·E10 Mytharc

I Know Who Did It

Aug 23, 2022 · 38 min

One question remains: Who did it??? Oh, who are we kidding -- there's a few more questions raised, too.

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