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Hulu’s Only Murders Season 6 Heads to London Christmas

8/25/2026

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Summary

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Hulu releases season 6 of Only Murders in the Building in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2026.
Showrunner John Hoffman says the new season will carry a Christmas vibe.
The U.K. setting gives the trio a London murder case after Cinda Canning dies clutching the Arconia gate.
Olivia Colman joins as a book-writing author.
David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, Jodi Whitaker, Geri Halliwell and other stars appear as guest characters.

History

Historical Context

Netflix launched in the UK on 9 January 2012, quickly reaching its millionth subscriber by July that year and 3 million by late 2014, spurring competition from services such as Amazon Prime Video and the BBC. The early data-driven expansion set a template for later transatlantic collaborations, linking UK audiences to U.S. series and holiday-themed releases.

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Story summary

Hulu releases season 6 of Only Murders in the Building in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2026.
Showrunner John Hoffman says the new season will carry a Christmas vibe.
The U.K. setting gives the trio a London murder case after Cinda Canning dies clutching the Arconia gate.
Olivia Colman joins as a book-writing author.
David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, Jodi Whitaker, Geri Halliwell and other stars appear as guest characters.

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