5 Jaw-Dropping Twists From The Only Murders In The Building Finale That Set Up Season 5's Next Victim
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The Iconic Trio: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez Biography & Net Worth (2024 Update)
The heart of *Only Murders in the Building* lies in the unlikely friendship between the three main characters: Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora. Their real-life counterparts, comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short, and global superstar Selena Gomez, form one of television's most dynamic ensembles.Steve Martin (Charles-Haden Savage)
- Role: Co-creator, writer, and star as Charles-Haden Savage, a semi-retired actor known for the fictional 1990s crime show Brazzos.
- Born: August 14, 1945 (Age 80 as of 2025) in Waco, Texas.
- Career Highlights: Stand-up comedy, films like The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Father of the Bride. He is an EGOT-adjacent winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, but the Oscar was honorary).
- Net Worth Update (2024): Estimated to be over $200 million, largely from his decades-long career in comedy, film, and art collecting.
Martin Short (Oliver Putnam)
- Role: Co-star as Oliver Putnam, a financially struggling, flamboyant Broadway director whose passion for theatrics often guides the trio's investigative methods.
- Born: March 26, 1950 (Age 75 as of 2025) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Career Highlights: Iconic characters on SCTV and Saturday Night Live (SNL), films like Three Amigos and Innerspace, and extensive work on Broadway.
- Net Worth Update (2024): Estimated to be around $50 million, a fortune built through his celebrated career in comedy and acting.
Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora)
- Role: Co-star and executive producer as Mabel Mora, a young artist and Arconia resident with a dark past and a sharp eye for detail, who grounds the older duo.
- Born: July 22, 1992 (Age 33 as of 2025) in Grand Prairie, Texas.
- Career Highlights: Disney Channel star (Wizards of Waverly Place), successful music career, beauty mogul (Rare Beauty), and film producer.
- Net Worth Update (2024): Her net worth is staggering, estimated by some sources to be around $1.3 billion, largely due to the success of her Rare Beauty brand and her lucrative acting and producing deals.
Season 4 Finale: The Shocking Sazz Pataki Murder Reveal and The Glitter Guy's Identity
The central mystery of Season 4 revolved around the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles's long-time stunt double, who was shot in Charles’s apartment at The Arconia. The finale, titled "The Killer," finally pulled back the curtain on the "Glitter Guy" and the true motive behind the shocking crime.The Identity of Sazz's Killer
The finale revealed that Sazz Pataki was not the intended target. The killer was actually aiming for Charles-Haden Savage, mistaking Sazz for him due to their identical appearance and Sazz wearing Charles's favorite sweater. The murderer turned out to be Marshall P. "Marsh" Marshall, the disgraced former stunt coordinator for the original Brazzos series.The Twisted Motive Behind the Shooting
Marshall's motive was a classic case of revenge and professional jealousy. Marshall had a long-standing grudge against Charles, stemming from Charles having Marshall blackballed from the stunt community years ago after a disastrous incident involving a stunt gone wrong. Marshall had originally planned to kill Charles in Los Angeles, but when Charles returned to New York City, Marshall followed. The final confrontation was a tense, theatrical sequence that Oliver Putnam would be proud of, as the trio used their own podcasting skills and stagecraft to corner the killer.The Glitter Guy Connection
The mysterious "Glitter Guy" seen throughout the season was a red herring that tied back to the killer's attempts to cover his tracks. The glitter was a key piece of evidence, but the true significance was Marshall's connection to the stunt world and his desperate attempts to frame someone else for the murder. The season brilliantly used guest stars like Eugene Levy, Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis as potential suspects, heightening the misdirection.What The Season 4 Ending Sets Up For Only Murders in the Building Season 5 and Beyond
As is tradition with the series, the resolution of one murder immediately gives way to the next. The final scene of the Season 4 finale delivered a shocking cliffhanger that has set the stage for a completely new, high-profile mystery in Season 5.The New Victim: A Star is Murdered
The final moments saw the main trio celebrating their solved case when a new, unexpected victim fell to their death in The Arconia courtyard. The victim was revealed to be Lester, the beloved, long-suffering doorman of The Arconia. This is a massive shift, as Lester was a recurring character who had been with the show since the very first season. The murder of Lester is particularly devastating for the residents, as he was a fixture of the building and a surprisingly close acquaintance of the trio, despite his frequent complaints about their true crime podcast.The Season 5 Premiere and The Arconia’s Fate
Hulu has officially confirmed that *Only Murders in the Building* Season 5 is set to premiere on September 9, 2025. The Season 5 mystery will revolve around "Who Killed Lester?" and will likely explore a more personal side of the Arconia community, given the victim's deep roots in the building. The show is also confirmed for a Season 6, meaning the success of the format—solving one murder and immediately setting up the next—is secure.Key Entities and Potential Plot Points for Season 5
The setup for the next season will pull the mystery back to the heart of New York City and The Arconia, moving away from the Los Angeles setting of Season 4.- The Arconia: The building itself will once again be a central character, with the murder of the doorman raising questions about security and the secrets held within its walls.
- The True Crime Podcast: The trio will have to decide if they can even host a podcast about a man they knew so well, adding a layer of ethical complexity.
- Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep): Her relationship with Oliver Putnam was a major storyline in Season 3. Her return for Season 4 and her continued presence could mean she becomes a key suspect or an ally in the new investigation.
- New Guest Stars: Following the trend of star-studded cameos, Season 5 is expected to introduce a fresh batch of celebrity guest stars, who will likely be Arconia residents or connected to Lester’s mysterious past.
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