Meryl Streep is back, and she’s not just making coffee at the Arconia, she’s about to bring all the drama to Only Murders in the Building Season 5!
Last season, Meryl’s character, Loretta Durkin, pulled a full-on bridal surprise by marrying Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam. (That wedding scene? A masterpiece in over-the-top acting, as expected.) But after they exchanged vows, things took a darker turn when the Arconia’s doorman, Lester (RIP, Lester), turned up dead. Yikes.
So how do we know Meryl is coming back to stir up more chaos? Well, it’s not because she sent a pigeon with a note or anything dramatic—she was spotted in the flesh filming a scene with Martin Short on May 7 in New York City. Yes, your favorite A-lister is back, and this time, she’s probably planning her next scandalous move.
At the end of Season 4, Loretta packed her bags and moved to New Zealand for an acting gig (because obviously, that’s where everyone goes after a season of high drama—hello, New Zealand, goodbye to all the dead doormen). So, what’s she doing back in New York? Well, it could be a quick trip to catch up with her hubby, Oliver. Or maybe she’s just here for the free coffee and drama. Honestly, who can blame her?
And here’s the twist you didn’t see coming: Meryl and Martin have been “romantically linked” in real life for months. Cue the gasps. The plot thickens, my friends. What a time to be alive. Stay tuned for more juicy details about the upcoming season of Hulu’s greatest show, because if anyone knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats, it’s Meryl freaking Streep.
Get ready for the ride of your life.
