The fourth season of Solely Murders within the Constructing solved the thriller of Sazz’s homicide — and revealed whose demise is the main target of season 5.

The Hulu sequence premiered in August 2021 and follows Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin Brief) and Charles (Steve Martin) as they clear up mysterious deaths that happen of their New York Metropolis condo constructing. Season 1 explored the demise of Tim Kono (Julian Cihi), the sophomore season uncovered Bunny Folger’s (Jayne Houdyshell) assassin and season 3 featured Ben Glenroy’s demise as the primary thriller (Paul Rudd).

Season 4 picked up with Charles, Oliver and Mabel initially unaware that Charles’ stunt double, Sazz (Jane Lynch), was shot in his condo. Whereas the trio ultimately realized what occurred, the vast majority of the season was spent on making an attempt to determine whether or not Sazz was the goal — or if the bullet was meant for Charles.

The penultimate episode revealed that Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha) wasn’t simply the particular person writing the script for the film based mostly on Charles, Oliver and Mabel’s lives. Marshall was Sazz’s prodigy till a stunt gone incorrect compelled Sazz to switch Marshall with Glen Stubbins (Rudd). In an act of revenge, Marshall killed Glen after taking pictures Sazz — and taking credit score for her script.

Throughout the Tuesday, October 29, season finale, Marshall confirmed that he acted alone and killed Sazz as a result of she was going to inform Charles that she wrote the script. Marshall held Mabel — and by extension Oliver and Charles — hostage after they figured it out, however Jan (Amy Ryan) saved the day by taking pictures him from Charles’ condo.

The trio thought their luck was on the up when Oliver’s wedding ceremony went off with no hitch. However by the subsequent morning, they discovered Lester (Teddy Coluca) bleeding out within the fountain on the Arconia.

Hold scrolling to see the place each Solely Murders within the Constructing character ended up in season 4:

Charles Savage

Solely Murders within the Constructing put Charles by means of the emotional wringer with Sazz’s demise. He tried to mourn her whereas fixing her homicide, which he thought may need been linked to him. Alongside the way in which, Charles discovered extra about Sazz’s life and developed a brand new appreciation for her friendship.

Charles was decided to trace down who was accountable and that led him to Marshall. He even scaled the aspect of the constructing to get to Mabel when Marshall took her hostage and confronted off once more Sazz’s assassin. After Marshall’s demise, Charles made certain Sazz obtained the credit score she deserved on the script and deliberate to scatter her ashes on the spot she bought for her future trampoline park.

Oliver Putnam

The primary focus for Oliver in season 4 was getting again on observe along with his girlfriend, Loretta (Meryl Streep), after she made the transfer to Hollywood. A pretend Instagram and a flirtationship with Charles’ sister, Doreen (Melissa McCarthy), later resulted in Oliver and Loretta’s engagement. Oliver was excited for the prospect to get married once more because the season got here to an finish.

The marriage appeared prefer it may not occur when Mabel was taken hostage and Loretta was informed she must transfer to New Zealand for her job, however by some means every thing got here collectively and Oliver ended the season as a married man.

Mabel Mora

Season 4 discovered Mabel at a crossroads with no condo and no secure job. She deliberate to make use of the cash from the film to spend money on her skilled future whereas squatting at an condo to safe herself a spot to dwell.

Mabel was additionally centered on uncovering who was liable for Sazz’s demise. After determining that it was Marshall, Mabel appeared impressed by Sazz’s journey. She hinted to Bev (Molly Shannon) that Sazz’s life might encourage her subsequent challenge, nevertheless it remained unclear whether or not Mabel would pursue that. Her plans obtained much more sidetracked when a lady (Téa Leoni) got here into the constructing asking for the trio to assist her discover her lacking husband. They mentioned no, and by the subsequent morning, Lester was lifeless.

Howard Morris

All through the season, Howard was round to assist Charles, Oliver and Mabel. He added a canine and a pig into his house, which impressed his concept for a podcast about completely different animal jobs.

Loretta Durkin

After falling in love with Oliver throughout season 3, Loretta continued up to now him regardless of transferring to Los Angeles. The couple confronted their fair proportion of ups and downs however in the end ended up engaged. Not everybody of their lives believed Loretta and Oliver would final however they have been decided to make it down the aisle — they usually did.

Sazz Pataki

Season 4 allowed viewers to study extra about Sazz’s journey to turning into a stunt double — and her friendship with Charles. Earlier than her demise, Sazz wrote a script concerning the murders within the Arconia and was planning to retire to open up a trampoline park. Whereas writing Charles, Mabel and Oliver’s story, Sazz started to appreciate there have been questions nonetheless unaccounted for from season 1 when she began writing a script concerning the Arconia. Sazz shared her writing with Marshall, however he took the credit score from her. When Sazz was going to inform Charles about it, Marshall shot her however didn’t notice she left a duplicate of the script for Charles to search out so he might put the items collectively. Charles additionally made certain Sazz acquired credit score for her writing on the film.

Marshall P. Pope

A flashback episode earlier within the season launched Marshall as a screenwriter combating imposter syndrome. He sometimes helped the primary trio out after they suffered setbacks of their investigation nevertheless it turned out that he was Sazz’s mysterious prodigy.

A stunt on a Ron Howard film prompted Sazz to switch Marshall. He didn’t take the information properly however didn’t begin to plan his revenge. He was truly excited to pivot again to writing till he learn Sazz’s script and realized she was a lot better than he might ever be. Marshall stole her script and shopped it round as his personal. As soon as Bev obtained him a film deal, Marshall confessed to Sazz, however she wouldn’t let him take credit score. That prompted him to kill Sazz to maintain his secret and later Glen as a result of he acknowledged him. Marshall was additionally about to kill the trio, however Jan obtained to him earlier than he might.

The Actors

When season 4 began, Charles, Mabel and Oliver traveled to Los Angeles to satisfy the well-known actors enjoying them in a film about their lives. Zach was solid as Oliver, Eugene as Charles and Eva as Mabel, which allowed the actors to spend time with the individuals who impressed their new roles.

Zach, Eugene and Eva helped the primary trio alongside the way in which and have been capable of movie the film efficiently.

The Westies

The group of individuals residing on the opposite aspect of the Arconia have been the primary suspects in Sazz’s homicide. Slowly everybody was dominated out as soon as Charles, Mabel and Oliver realized the group was protecting one other secret from them. The Westies have been introduced collectively by Professor Dudenoff (Griffin Dunne), who supplied them low-cost flats on the identical flooring. They in the end obtained caught up in Dudenoff’s plans to finish his life and saved cashing his social safety checks as a method to cover the reality of what occurred to him.

By the finale, Vince and Rudy have been serving to the primary trio take Marshall down by serving as a distraction.