Overview

• Season 5 launched with a three‑episode premiere on September 9, with subsequent installments releasing Tuesdays through October 28.
• The new case centers on longtime doorman Lester, whose death is treated as more than an accident by the trio of sleuths.
• Early episodes deepen the building’s history and tie the investigation to larger criminal forces beyond a single whodunit.
• Critics highlight the season as especially fun and character‑rich, noting a shift back to Arconia‑focused storytelling.
• The cast features high‑profile guests including Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman, Bobby Cannavale, Keegan‑Michael Key, Dianne Wiest, Téa Leoni, and a return from Meryl Streep.