What to expect from Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 2? Everything to know

Only Murders in the Building, one of Hulu's most acclaimed shows, returned with a fourth season on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, kickstarting another intriguing story surrounding the three protagonists, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez). The first episode of the fourth season was good enough to prove that the show has not lost its edge at all, and looks just as solid as ever.

After the first episode took quite an offbeat approach, taking our podcasters through an adventure in Hollywood, the episode concluded with the start of another murder mystery, which, though familiar to fans, was a secret to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel.

After the first episode ended on a cliffhanger, there are plenty of things to look forward to in the upcoming episodes.

Moreover, the showrunner has already confirmed that the three actors, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria, who were introduced as cast members playing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, will recur throughout the season, adding another layer of excitement.

The second episode of Only Murders in the Building will drop on September 3, 2024.

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What to expect from Only Murdes in the Building season 4 episode 2?

The first episode of Only Murders in the Building has already introduced the crucial set pieces, and the second episode will likely take things forward. As things ended, the trio was back in New York at the Arconia.

At the end of the last episode, Charles deciphered that the ashes found in the Acronia's incinerator were indeed Sazz's (Jane Lynch), who was murdered at the end of the previous season.

Moreover, there was also a brief brush-up with the killer, where the killer (or whoever possesses Sazz's phone) texted Charles that they were not his friends.

What we can expect in the upcoming episode is the start of the investigation. Since the first episode featured a very different kind of scenario, where the trio were finally not looking for clues or hints, the second will perhaps start their investigation into the matter, and likely lead to some revelations.

Since it has been asserted that Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria will recur throughout the season, it is unclear where the next episodes will take our protagonists. Perhaps their investigation will take them back to LA, where these colorful characters can easily be incorporated into the story.

John Hoffman even discussed these three new characters in an interview with TV Line a day ago, singling out their comic contribution. He said:

"I like that they all come to be in their own distinct relationships with their partner — their trio member — but I wasn’t prepared for how funny they would each be as a duo,"

Moreover, the next episode can also delve further into Sazz's backstory.

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A brief recap of Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 1

The first episode of Only Murders in the Building season 4 kicked off in an offbeat manner, where the trio did not discover that the murder had happened. Instead, they were called to Hollywood by Paramount Pictures, who were eager to make a movie out of their podcast.

The majority of the episode dealt with the three characters and their respective ways of dealing with Hollywood and its fast-paced tactics. However, towards the end of the episode, they were able to link the dots, realizing that something must have happened to Sazz.

The episode concluded with the trio discovering that Sazz was indeed murdered.

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Only Murders in the Building season 4 episode 2 will continue the story on September 3, 2024.