Following an undeniably captivating season, the fourth installment of *Only Murders in the Building* wrapped up on October 29, 2024, resolving a gripping mystery filled with unexpected twists across its nine preceding episodes. The ninth episode had seemingly unveiled the identity of the culprit, while the finale confirmed the podcasters’ suspicions.
The final episode of *Only Murders in the Building* season 4 began with Charles (played by Steve Martin) and Oliver (portrayed by Martin Short) discovering that Marshall (Jin Ha), the writer associated with their upcoming film adaptation, was actually the disgraced stuntman who had been pursuing Sazz (Jane Lynch). Mabel, meanwhile, made this same discovery while interacting with Marshall, complicating the season’s beginning.
As the episode progressed, it delved into the backstory connecting Sazz and Marshall, revealed to be Rex Bailey, emphasizing that Rex’s inability to produce a Hollywood-worthy script, in stark contrast to Sazz’s effortless success, was the motive behind her murder. This episode meticulously unraveled the real reasons behind Rex/Marshall’s actions.
The finale also featured the wedding of Oliver and Loretta (Meryl Streep), paving the way for a fresh mystery that will seamlessly transition into the next season, a narrative thread consistent with previous seasons of the series.
*Caution: Major spoilers for *Only Murders in the Building* season 4 episode 10 follow.*
What prompted Marshall to murder Sazz in *Only Murders in the Building* season 4?
The penultimate episode of *Only Murders in the Building* season 4 revealed Marshall as the murderer, coinciding with Mabel (Selena Gomez) discovering the original script for the film adaptation—central to this season’s plot—with Sazz’s name attached as the author.
Mabel deduced that Marshall may have killed Sazz to steal her script. Upon realizing that she was onto his secret, Marshall confronted her at gunpoint. In a notably humorous scene, Charles and Oliver ingeniously navigated a precarious ledge to assist Mabel.
After entering and disarming Marshall, the three protagonists heard his version of events. Marshall explained that he grew up as the son of a hunter, whose aspirations for him conflicted with Marshall’s dream of becoming a writer, leading to familial tension. Despite writing a script that expressed his trauma, he faced rejection from Hollywood studios.
His pathway then led him to train under Sazz as a stuntman, yet his first job ended disastrously, as depicted in the penultimate episode.
Later, after Sazz wrote a movie script featuring Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, Marshall was left astounded and envious, spurring him to undermine her work. Disguised as Marshall, Rex submitted the script, falsely claiming its quality was inadequate. However, Beverly Melon was eager to produce the film immediately upon receiving it.
When Sazz threatened to inform Charles about the deception, Rex took the extreme step of murdering her, assumed Marshall’s identity, and began his work as the credited writer.
How did Charles, Mabel, and Oliver manage to escape from Marshall?
As Marshall prepared to kill the trio, Jan (Amy Ryan) unexpectedly shot him from Charles’s apartment, rescuing them and exacting her revenge for Sazz’s death. Jan then surrendered to the authorities.
In a comical reveal, she admitted to having never left Charles’s apartment since arriving three weeks prior. This cleverly tied the characters together and contributed to a fantastic finale for *Only Murders in the Building* season 4, appealing to the audience’s sense of humor.
Does Oliver leave after his wedding?
A central element of the finale was Oliver and Loretta’s heartfelt wedding. Although Loretta received a job opportunity in New Zealand prompting Oliver to consider moving, their discussion revealed that their relationship was anything but ordinary, leading Oliver to decide to remain with his podcast partners for the time being.
Thus, Oliver ultimately chose not to leave the trio.
Is there another murder at the building?
As the season finale of *Only Murders in the Building* season 4 aired and with a renewal for another season already confirmed, the conclusion featured intriguing setups for what’s to come. The final moments included two significant developments.
Sofia Caccimelio (Tea Leoni) approached Charles and Mabel, seeking their help in locating her missing husband, Nicky. When they declined, stating their focus was solely on murders within the building, it hinted that this minor encounter could have substantial repercussions in the forthcoming season.
In the episode’s concluding sequence, the trio stumbled upon the body of Lester (Teddy Coluca), found murdered and dumped in the building’s fountain, igniting yet another mystery that is sure to keep viewers engaged in the upcoming season.
All episodes of *Only Murders in the Building* season 4 are now available for streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned for future updates.
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