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Only Murders In The Building Season 4’s Original Character Return Explained By Showrunner
Showrunner John Hoffman explains Charles seeing Sazz’s ghost inOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4, episode 2. Premiered on August 27, the latest season of Hulu’s Emmy-winning murder-mystery series sees the three true-crime podcasters investigating the murder of Charles' stunt double Sazz, who was shot by an unknown assailant at the end of season 3. InOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4, episode 2, Charles is visited by Sazz’s ghost as he tries to process his grief over her death.
In an interview withThe Wrap,Hoffman explained Charles seeing Sazz’s ghost throughoutOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4, episode 2. The showrunner says that Charles might have taken his relationship with Sazz for granted, and the loss of his friend adds to this weight, which he struggles to process. Hoffman also praised Jane Lynch’s performance, particularly highlighting her work later on in the season. Read his full explanation below:
I think going into that relationship, which Charles may have taken a bit for granted, and the idea that she could have been mistaken for him. That adds to the weight of it all that he can’t really look at. The only way to process it is with his friend that’s not there anymore. It keeps it light and is beautifully profound, hopefully.
When I talked to Jane Lynch about this terrible turn that was going to happen at the end of Season 3 for Sazz, she lit up. God love her. She just lit up. Wait until you see what’s coming. I just think she’s magnificent in this season. She kills me and is funny but I think she’s doing some of the best work I’ve ever seen her do.
Why Charles Sees Sazz’s Ghost In Only Murders In The Building Season 4, Episode 2
Charles Feels Guilty That He Was Likely The Intended Target
DuringOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 3’s ending, Sazz is shot and killed by an unknown assailant in Charles' apartment. As his stunt double, Sazz looks strikingly similar to Charles, soit’s very likely that she could have been mistaken for him. As Hoffman mentions, this only adds to the grief that Charles is feeling over Sazz’s murder, knowing he was likely the intended target. To make matters worse, Sazz is no longer around for Charles to talk to and help process the grief he is feeling.
In terms of the timeline of the show,Charles and Sazz are one of the oldest relationships between characters, having been his stunt double going back to when he was onBrazzos. In turn, Sazz’s murder adds a more personal element to the show, since none of the past murder victims had significant personal relationships with the three main characters – Charles, Oliver, and Mabel. While Mabel was childhood friends with Tim Kono, they had a falling out before his murder and weren’t friends at the time of his death.
Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Cast, Character & Cameo Guide
Only Murders in the Building season 4 returns with a change of scenery from New York to Los Angeles, bringing several new faces along with it.
Since Hoffman praises Lynch’s performance in upcoming episodes, it appears thatSazz will be returning sometime later this season, either in the form of a ghost or flashbacks. Regardless, Sazz’s presence in season 4 should continue to deepen Charles' emotional journey. Her return should also drive the narrative forward as the trio uncovers more clues about Sazz’s murder, and eventually offer Charles a chance at closure inOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4.
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.
