My Best Friend's Wedding

When this season started, the first two episodes gave a different feel to what the whole season would be: a disaster. What draw me to watch Only Murders in the Building is the comedy and the suspense the series has shown in the past three seasons that, despite its highs and lows - and even then way above average -, were always present. However the nosedive this season took was unexpected, so unexpected that I even wonder if the first two episodes were really good, or if I was under the impression that Only Murders was releasing yet another good episode.

The season was mediocre, the whole Hollywood bit was uncalled for, the stars in Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria and Zach Galifianakis playing a "parody" of themselves as annoying A-listers wasn't appealing (even if that was the point, it got stalled too fast), the murderer was underwhelming and how the matters were solved were just as bad.

One of the few things this season did that are worth commending is the homage displayed for Sazz, the death of her character is one of the most impactful events in this series, the relationship she had with Charles was fully developed here and it is most likely to skyrocket her popularity as one of the favourite characters in the series.

In the end, this season disappoints those that expected the high-level of writing that previous seasons had shown as mediocrity took over whatever subpar writing those responsible thought would be a good idea for this season - which manage to be even worse than season 2 with Amy Schumer. Hopefully, season 5 will wash away those feelings and the writers learn from their mistakes done in this season.

I hope season 5 is the final season. I've enjoyed this season, but it has gotten a bit repetitive. Always a great setup, then a couple of side quests, then they ambush a presumed killer, but we know that it's not the actual killer since it's two episodes left, etc. I still enjoy the ride, but if the next season follows the same fomula I will bow out. This season had too many potential killers that were given very little screen time, so who ever the killer was, my reaction would probably still be "Oh, it was that person, I see..". I wish we would follow a smaller group of suspects, and that we're given a chance to notice when they are lying, or when they act strangely.

It was a "different" kind of finale from what we're used to, filled with memorable scenes and moments that bring out the soul of the show-the friendships and character relationships-over any murder plot.

For those who were a bit tired of the Marshall mystery and the somewhat predictable "reveal" of his involvement, this episode gave a satisfying conclusion, even if his motive felt a bit too basic. Sazz handing over her script innocently, only for Marshall to steal the idea, was a twist I didn't see coming... And it's heartbreaking to realize she died because of it. She made something great and refused to let a total jerk steal her work. Still, that final scene where they break into the apartment, with Charles and Oliver crossing the building ledge, was spectacular. This show really doesn't need strict realism to be a blast. Also, seeing Charles use that Eva Longoria multitool as a weapon was a hilarious touch.

The highlight of the episode was the emotional scene at Oliver and Loretta's wedding. From the start, seeing Charles and Mabel walking Oliver down the aisle was amazing, with their bond and support making the characters even more human, something the show has built up so well over the years. This season especially has done a great job with the dynamic between the three, and watching Oliver finally get his "happy ending" with Loretta really reminded us that, at its core, OMITB is more about friendship and second chances than anything else.

Now, the setup for season five, with Lester's death and potential mob involvement, looks promising and opens up an interesting direction for new mysteries. You could even sense Lester was going to be the next victim, especially in the scene where he tried talking to Charles and basically got ignored. The show will definitely need to keep the balance of humor and suspense fresh to keep its spark, but this finale proves the writers know exactly what to do to keep us hooked.

In short, the show's got more steam, and it left plenty of clues for next season. Can't wait to see what's next!

Only Murders In The Building: Season Four on Hulu continues with the trio solving yet another murder in their building. This time Steve Martin's stunt double who is played by Jane Lynch is killed in Martin's apartment. The trio work together to try to solve the murder and in the meantime their podcast was written to be made into a movie. The producer of the film, Molly Shannon, hires an all star cast to portray the trio. Zach Galifianaskis, Eva Longoria, and Eugene Levy all play themselves as fictional characters and follow the trio to get into characters for the script. This season Meryl Streep reprises her role as Short's love interest who moved to Hollywood to take on bigger roles. Paul Rudd s back but not as his previous role but as a stunt double. There are much more guest stars from Ron Howard, John McEnroe, and Scott Bakula play themselves. We also learn that the shot that killed Sazz came from the west side of the building that is occupied by various occupants who are played by Richard Kind and Kumail Nanjiani. Amy Ryan breaks out of prison to hide out in Martin's apartment and we also learn Melissa McCarthy plays Martin's younger sister. There were just so many stars and by the we learn Tea Leoni will be joining the cast for the fifth season. Overall this season was a mismatch of sorts with a jumbled script but funny in it's own way.

This episode once again showed us the power of friendship, the loyalty for beloved ones and also the importance of staying "humble and kind". Should we never trust a person who suddenly shows up in our live and hides behind the mask? It seems like yes, but it depends on the person. At the end, the selfishness and ego are the worst things to be attached to.

I loved everything about this episode, it made me laugh, it made me cry, be scared and shocked, and made me even reflect on a lot of things. Like why would a person "cheat" just to prove yourself is worth something yet you may not even belong here?!