Only Murders in the Buildingseason 4 is keeping viewers on the edge of their seats following a shocking reveal about the killer. The season focuses onthe murder surrounding Sazz Pataki, Charles Brazzos' stunt double. However, episode 6 had one of the biggest moments of the season, when the main trio, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez),realized they were being stalked by the killer.
In a recent interview withTheWrap, showrunner John Hoffman explained the significance of this twist and how it will affect the characters moving forward. Healluded to some fan theories being answered in the upcoming episodes. Read his full response below:
We’ve known that there are connective tissues that extend from the beginning of our show for our three main characters up to now, that there are unanswered questions and plot holes. The reflection back on the trio themselves and what they they’ve started with this podcast and what potential dangers are still around in that building and who has been onto them from the beginning causes them to look back at the film of their own lives here in these last four seasons.
We have fans that have many, many theories, and I know there’s some questions that have not been answered that they want answers to. I think some of those questions may be answered this season in a really satisfying way. Not all of them, but I think the audience will be pleased in many ways by getting some solid answers to some difficult questions.
What This Means For Only Murders In The Building Moving Forward
The Main Trio Has Been At Risk From The Start
It’s unknown for how long the investigative trio has been spied on. Although the stalker’s identity remains a mystery, it is known that he has been lurking in the background sending unsettling messages to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel as they dig deeper into Sazz’s case. The revelation sets up a dramatic turning point for the trio, who are now not only trying to solve the casebut also dealing with the fact that they might be targets themselves.
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This might cause some panic within the group, leading the members to become paranoid and doubt the loyalty and motives of those around them. This puts the trio in a position of increased pressure to not only solve the murder mystery but also find the killer before they strike again. Hoffman has mentioned before howthe show plays with the themes of doubles and deceit. The doppelgänger theme had been previously hinted at and is becoming more prominent astheOnly Murders in the Buildingcharactersstart to believe there is more than one murderer among the film production team they are investigating.
Our Take on Hoffman’s Comments
The Stalker Could Be Anyone
The addition of a stalker inOnly Murders in the Buildingbrings a suspenseful twist, leaving both the characters and viewers anxious. Hoffman’s comments suggest that this plot twist will elevate the risks and also blur the distinction between ally and enemy. This new development brings about an increased amount of speculation, and since all characters in the circle are now potential suspects, nobody is excluded. In typicalOnly Murdersfashion, we can only expect the killer reveal to be as shocking as the previous seasons.
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Only Murders in the Building
Cast
Only Murders in the Building is a mystery-comedy series following three strangers, portrayed by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, who bond over their shared obsession with true crime. Set in a Manhattan apartment building, the trio becomes embroiled in a real murder mystery within their residence.
