Content & Trigger Warnings for Only Murders in the Building (2021)

Brief references to a character hiding their sexuality; mostly handled with sensitivity and humor

Stalking behavior is a recurring theme with characters being followed and surveilled

Parental death and estrangement referenced in character backstories

The three leads bond over the death of their neighbor Tim Kono; Charles and Oliver process loneliness and aging throughout

The murder of Bunny Folger deeply affects residents of the Arconia; her mother's grief is a significant subplot

Charles processes complicated feelings about Ben Glenroy's death; Oliver deals with aging and fear of irrelevance

The trio processes another loss in their community; themes of mortality and legacy become more prominent

Tim Kono's death is initially staged to look like a suicide; discussion of whether it was self-inflicted occurs repeatedly

Several suspects manipulate the trio and each other to hide involvement in the murder; misdirection and lying are central to the mystery

The trio is framed for murder and publicly accused; multiple characters deceive and manipulate to protect secrets

Multiple suspects lie and manipulate the investigation; a Broadway production serves as cover for various deceptions

Suspects employ misdirection and manipulation; the Hollywood setting introduces additional layers of deception

Brief references to a character being held against their will as part of the mystery's resolution

A character is held captive or goes missing as part of the season's central mystery

Blood visible at the crime scene and during the stabbing discovery; moderate but not graphic

Blood at the crime scene and on evidence; the knitting needle murder weapon is shown with blood

Blood visible at the scene of the death; moderate crime scene imagery consistent with the series tone

Blood at crime scenes consistent with previous seasons; the show maintains its lighter tone around violence

Blood present at crime scenes and during violent confrontations

A fatal fall from a height occurs during the season; scenes on catwalks and elevated theater rigging

Poisoning plotlines involve needles and injections in some seasons

Social drinking throughout; characters drink wine and cocktails regularly but alcoholism is not a theme

Social drinking scenes throughout; characters share drinks while investigating but it remains casual

Characters drink socially and sometimes to cope with stress throughout

References to drug dealing within the building; some characters use recreational substances casually

Drug use connected to the theater world; substances play a role in the circumstances of the murder

Crime scene imagery including a stabbing victim found in a bathtub; blood is visible but not excessive

A stabbing victim is discovered and crime scene evidence including bloodstains is examined by the trio

A death occurs during a stunt on a film set; the victim's body is discovered with visible injuries

Another murder investigation with a victim discovered in the building; crime scene imagery with moderate blood

Murder victims and crime scenes shown with moderate graphic detail

A character is shot in the season finale; a gun is a key piece of evidence throughout the investigation

Guns are referenced as part of the investigation but firearm violence is minimal this season

Characters are threatened with and sometimes shot by firearms

Some victims are shown to have been tortured before their deaths