London Mystery
Only Murders in the Building Relocates to London for Star-Studded Season Six
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Meryl Streep is set to guest star as Loretta Durkin, Oliver's wife, with Da'Vine Joy Randolph joining as Detective Donna Williams; the season also features a wider guest roster including Simone Ashley, Richard Ayoade, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Sharon Horgan, Jennifer Saunders and Jodie Whittaker.
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The London-based season leans into a UK-centric reboot motif, including a Brazzos-inspired element and a designer character inspired by Vivienne Westwood; Olivia Colman is reported to play a writer, and co-creator John Hoffman stresses that the UK chapter sits within the cozy-mystery tradition and Agatha Christie influence.
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In addition to Streep and Colman, the season’s roster includes notable newcomers such as Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Sharon Horgan, Jennifer Saunders, and Jodie Whittaker, expanding the UK-set cast beyond the series’ core trio.
Only Murders in the Building is leaving New York behind. For season six, the Emmy-winning comedy series relocates to London, dropping its original title for Only Murders in London. The show premieres December 8, 2026, on Hulu and Disney+, according to Deadline.
The core trio — Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez — heads to the U.K. to investigate a murder centered on character Cinda Canning. A massive guest cast joins them, including Meryl Streep, Olivia Colman, Tina Fey, David Tennant, and Nicola Coughlan. Episodes drop Tuesdays, per The Futon Critic.
A Transatlantic Shift for Crime Comedy
The show abandons its iconic New York apartment setting for a London mystery. This marks the first time in five seasons that Only Murders changes its geographic location. AV Club notes the trio sports "fabulous coats" in the new setting. Co-creator John Hoffman emphasizes the London chapter taps into the cozy-mystery tradition and Agatha Christie's influence.
Meryl Streep Joins as Oliver's Wife Loretta
Meryl Streep arrives as Loretta Durkin, Oliver Putnam's wife, marking a major casting move for the season. Da'Vine Joy Randolph joins as Detective Donna Williams. The ensemble swells beyond the core trio with British stars including Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Sharon Horgan, and Jodie Whittaker. Simone Ashley, Richard Ayoade, and Jennifer Saunders round out the guest roster.
UK-Centric Mystery With British Twists
The London setting brings fresh English eccentricities and meta-commentary on the series' true-crime podcast obsession. Vital Thrills reports the season includes UK-centric elements like a Brazzos-inspired character and a fashion designer inspired by Vivienne Westwood. Olivia Colman plays a writer, adding literary texture to the cozy-mystery setup.
What Comes Next for the Trio
DAPs Magic confirms the premiere date of December 8, 2026, with new episodes arriving every Tuesday. A trailer is still forthcoming. The show remains produced by the core cast and John Hoffman, maintaining creative control as it ventures overseas. The team expands the series' signature tone to a completely new setting.
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