The Tell

Put me on the side of those who thought this was great. Gripe all you want about Selena, but I've known a lot of people like her character, and she's true to form-someone who seems very cool but is tamping down a lot of emotion and hurt. Self-protective-which makes Alice a great match for Mabel, as she's also "cool," at least on the surface.

It'll be interesting to see which of the plot twists and turns will be MacGuffins and which will tie in to the core crime. Right now, I suspect even Hitchcock's head would be spinning. It's a real high wire act-hope the resolution doesn't crash and burn.

The episode was ok, a little boring yet watchable, but my god is cara a terrible actress. Worst choice ever for that role. Hopefully the next few episodes will be more exciting than this one.

The second series of Only Murders in the Building (2021) continues to feel uneven in comparison to its antecedent. Episode 5, 'The Tell', is burdened by the many suggestions and plot developments it contains - some are bound to be red herrings, but the overall effect is distracting rather than engrossing.

If the previous instalment focussed on Charles (Steve Martin), this one pays most attention to Oliver (Martin Short). His son Will (Ryan Broussard) provides narration that frames the events of the episode: at the beginning, we learn of a family secret; in the end, we learn what it is. The revelation is bound to cause ripples - and it may be the most sobering experience lived by a character yet. Betrayal often is.

The most enjoyable part is the-party-within-the-party: Mabel (Selena Gomez) and her girlfriend Alice (Cara Delevingne) are entertaining an artistic crowd at the Arconia - at the crime scene, but we do not focus on that. As Oliver introduces the guests to expired drugs and a game of Son of Sam (a version of Werewolf), the scene is transported to the 1970s. The outfits are outrageous and glorious.

Any appearance by Jan (Amy Ryan) is a joy. She and Charles have much better chemistry than Mabel and Alice - but then again, so do Oliver and Greek yoghurt.

Loved the episode, loved the Son of Sam game, loved the new character Alice and the comeback of Jan. This season is far better than season 1. Must watch episode.

I'm seeing lots of "cara can't act". This is true. BUT Selena Gomez might be the worst actor I've ever seen. It's like somebody brought a mannequin to life.