Only Murders In The Building: Season 4 Episode 10 Recap
Season four of Only Murders in the Building concludes in this a suspenseful and dramatic finale. Secrets unravel and Charles, Oliver, and Mabel face off against a familiar foe and make gut-wrenching decisions. From an anxiety-inducing ledge-scaling rescue to an emotional wedding in the heart of the Arconia, the episode delivers a series of twists that leave the characters—and fans—on the edge of their seats. Here’s everything that went down.
Disclaimer: spoilers for the latest episode of Only Murders In The Building ahead!
A Recap
The episode begins with Sazz narrating in a monologue, offering an intriguing flashback: Marshall Pope, Sazz’s mentee and stunt double, is entangled in the story's mystery. In a twist, it’s unveiled that Sazz actually wrote the script for Only Murders in the Building: The Movie.
Present Day
In the present day, Charles and Oliver, who have entered Charles’s apartment, try to reach Mabel. Their messages go unanswered—until they get a reply from Marshall via Mabel’s phone, who is in Mabel’s apartment. Tensions spike as Mabel confronts Marshall, who draws a gun but then starts to confess his struggles. He reveals a deep frustration about his unfulfilled dreams as a writer, hinting that his resentment for Sazz's success led him down this dark path. Mabel calls his bluff.
Meanwhile, Charles and Oliver race against time, bypassing Loretta in the courtyard, who stops briefly to tell Oliver she’s moving to New Zealand for her show. Despite his resolve to help Mabel, Oliver promises to follow her to New Zealand, but without time to talk about it further, Loretta respects their urgency, locking herself safely in Oliver's apartment. Their journey culminates in a nerve-wracking attempt to cross the Arconia's ledge, but thanks to Vince and Rudy’s timely “ding-dong” distraction, they make it to Mabel’s apartment. A fight ensues, ending with Charles disarming Marshall with the help of cast member Eva Longoria’s “tool.” Marshall then dives deeper into his confessions, unraveling his obsession with becoming a writer.
So, What Happened?
Sazz’s confrontation with Marshall reveals that he stole her script out of envy. He took the script to Bev Melon (Molly Shannon), a producer at Paramount, who immediately bought the rights to the script. Marshall’s plan to gain notoriety as a writer spiraled into tragedy and paranoia when he killed Sazz to prevent her from exposing him. During present day, in a shocking moment, a gunshot from outside rings through the air—it's Jan, Charles’s ex and Season 1’s murderer, who returns to fulfill her revenge for Sazz. She’s promptly arrested, putting an end to her chaotic pursuits.
The trio closes the case at the movie set, where they meet the actors playing them in Only Murders in the Building: The Movie. Mabel turns down a podcast pitch from Bev to honor Sazz’s memory by telling her story.
A Happy Ending?
In a twist, Oliver and Loretta get married in the Arconia courtyard, with their family and friends gathered, including Mabel and Charles, who walk Oliver down the aisle. Both Oliver’s son and Loretta's son, walk her down. At the reception, Loretta tries to convince Oliver to stay with Charles and Mabel, suggesting they can have an unconventional and long-distance relationship. Both the ceremony and reception is joyous, with Oliver’s dog serving as the ring bearer.
As Charles and Mabel leave, they’re approached by a mysterious woman, Sofia Cacciomelio, who asks them to find her missing husband, Nicky—possibly setting up Season 5. It’s revealed that Nicky may have a connection to the Arconia, making his disappearance a valid storyline for their podcast. The next morning, Loretta and Oliver part ways as she heads to New Zealand, while Oliver decides to stay with his “found family,” Charles and Mabel.
The season concludes with the trio recording the final episode of their podcast, in the courtyard with the ceremony’s chairs still set up, only for tranquility to shatter as they discover the body of Lester, the beloved Arconia doorman, lying in the courtyard fountain.
My Review:
This season was one of the best, in my opinion. It had all of its charm that season one brought, making me nostalgic to start re-watching this show from the beginning. The show leaned in heavily on the “found family” trope, emphasizing the connections between Charles, Mabel, and Oliver. Not only did they emphasize Charles and Oliver’s friendship, but they also strengthened Mabel’s friendship with each of them. Watching this show, and this season in particular, made me stop and think that these three really just had met each other in the first season and not be friends for all their lives.
The guest cast was phenomenal! Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis played Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in the new movie—but these stars all played themselves playing Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in the OMITB: The Movie. What an excellent casting. You’d usually think a TV show would go off the air when they start casting a bunch of stars to be on the show, but no. This show is doing just fine and even renewed for a season five!
Other notable guest stars include Melissa McCarthy as Charles’s kooky sister—and man, she delivered! Then, we have the infamous “Westies” or the residents on the other side of the Arconia, the residents who “rent,” compared to the residents on the other side who all own their apartments. These cast members include Kumail Nanjiani playing Rudy, a Christmas-obsessed fitness influencer, Richard Kind as Vince, a neighbor who always has pink eye (or some other eye disease) and wears an eye patch. Also guest starring is Molly Shannon as Bev Melon, the producer on the OMITB: The Movie. I forgot how great of a comedic actress she is. Even John McEnroe, supposedly a tennis legend, guest stars as Ron Howard, a director who worked with Sazz. He shows up just long enough to deliver a variation of his infamous expression, “You cannot be serious” catchphrase. I guess that’s a cool thing.
I will always love this show. The casting of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez will always be my favorite. I love the inter-generational friendships between Charles and Oliver, and Mabel. Their dynamic just works. Their comedic timing with each other paves way to excellent TV. The writing is comedy gold. I hope this show continues for at least two more seasons. They really are bringing comedy and sitcoms back to TV (well, at least streaming) and I hope it stays.