Madam Secretary star Téa Leoni brings drama to the shocking finale of Only Murders in the Building season 4 

The murder mystery of Only Murders in the Building season 4 concluded today, October 29, leaving the fans wanting more of the thriller-comedy series. Season 4 featured the classic trio, Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), involved in solving the death of Sazz (Jane Lynch), stunt double and longtime friend of Charles.

The season finale featured an ensemble cast, setting the tone for the thrill and riddles in the upcoming season. Téa Leoni (known for Madam Secretary) joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building season 4 as Sofia Caccimelio.

Disclaimer: The article contains major spoilers ahead.

Caccimelio approached the trio towards the end of the finale with the case of her missing husband. Drama ensued as she asked for their help finding him and determined his disappearance was related to Arconia. Furthermore, Lester's murder (Arconia's doorman) amplified the drama in the shocking season 4 finale.

Developed by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, Only Murders in the Building debuted on Hulu in 2021. The show has since received acclaim for its sharp writing, witty dialogue, and excellent performances, particularly from Martin, Short, and Gomez.

Set in New York City's fictional Arconia building, the show centers around three strangers who bond over a shared obsession with true crime podcasts. This eventually leads them to solve the murders themselves, and their investigation becomes the basis of a real-time podcast titled Only Murders in the Building.

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Who did Téa Leoni play in Only Murders in the Building season 4 finale?

The finale of Only Murders in the Building season 4 was filled with unexpected twists and turns, revealing Rex Bailey (Jin Ha) as Sazz Patakhi's killer. Sazz had been Rex's mentor and the true writer behind a film script he was trying to claim as his own.

The season 4 finale also featured Oliver and Loretta's (Meryl Streep) wedding, and Téa Leoni appeared as Sofia Caccimelio in the premise. She sought help from the trio regarding her husband's disappearance. Charles, Oliver, and Mable first refused her, citing they had only dealt with murders that happened in the building as their reason and that they were not professionals.

Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez (Image via Getty)

Caccimelio insisted that her husband Nicky's disappearance is somehow related to the Arconia. However, after the refusal from the trio, she left the scene disappointed. Further in the episode, another shocking revelation hinted at the possibility of Leoni's character's resurgence in season 5.

The doorman of Arconia, Lester, was found dead in the fountain at the place where Oliver and Loretta got married. This classic cliffhanger of Only Murders in the Building season 4 has fans speculating about the connection between Nicky's disappearance and Lester's murder.

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What can fans expect from Leoni's character in season 5?

Téa Leoni (second from right) at UNICEF Snowflake Ball (Image via Getty)

In a classic Only Murders in the Building fashion, season 4 has left everyone wondering about the killer of the latest victim, Lester. Téa Leoni's Sofia Caccimelio can be expected to play a pivotal part in the next season if the show follows the usual investigative patterns as the previous season.

Caccimelio's insistence on her husband's disappearance being linked to the building is a major clue for season 5. Only time will tell the link between the two. For now, fans can hope to see more of the show's charm, its signature cross-generational humor and self-referential comedy in the next season.

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Only Murders in the Building season 4 is available on Hulu and Disney+.