: Reviews highlight the show's "quirky meta-layering" and its ability to be both silly and deeply serious, touching on themes of loneliness and human connection.
: The core strength is the "unbeatable triple combo" of the lead actors. While Martin and Short provide classic comedic wit, Gomez offers a "calm confidence" that grounds the trio.
The episode introduces three strangers living in the luxurious Arconia apartment building in New York: (Steve Martin), a washed-up TV actor; Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), a struggling Broadway director; and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), a mysterious young artist. After a fellow resident, Tim Kono, is found dead, the trio—all obsessed with the same true crime podcast—suspects foul play and decides to start their own investigation and podcast. What Critics & Viewers Say
: Reviews highlight the show's "quirky meta-layering" and its ability to be both silly and deeply serious, touching on themes of loneliness and human connection.
: The core strength is the "unbeatable triple combo" of the lead actors. While Martin and Short provide classic comedic wit, Gomez offers a "calm confidence" that grounds the trio.
The episode introduces three strangers living in the luxurious Arconia apartment building in New York: (Steve Martin), a washed-up TV actor; Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), a struggling Broadway director; and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), a mysterious young artist. After a fellow resident, Tim Kono, is found dead, the trio—all obsessed with the same true crime podcast—suspects foul play and decides to start their own investigation and podcast. What Critics & Viewers Say