Warning: Spoilers for Only Murders in the Building season 3, episode 10
Summary
Executive producer John Hoffman delves into the unexpected resolution of the third season of Only Murders in the Building, shedding light on the intriguing twist surrounding the latest victim, Sazz. With an air of uncertainty, Hoffman leaves the door open for the potential existence of a still-living Sazz, teasing, "Feel free to explore and embrace this theory as you wish."
Selecting Sazz as the target of the murder injects a personal connection and rejuvenates Hoffman with fresh elements to delve into within the show's framework. In response to the unexpected turn of events in the finale of Only Murders in the Building season 3, executive producer John Hoffman sheds light on the twist, including the new victim of the murder. The latest installment of Hulu's popular murder mystery series follows Charles (Steve Martin), Mabel (Selena Gomez), and Oliver (Martin Short) as they unravel the mystery surrounding the death of actor Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) on the premiere night of a Broadway production. True to form, the new season has kept viewers on their toes, and the recently aired season 3 finale at last exposed the culprit, while also introducing another murder to be solved in the upcoming season.
Shortly after the finale aired, Hoffman discussed the ending of Only Murders in the Building season 3 in an interview with TV Line. The executive producer addressed the question of whether Sazz, Charles's stunt double, is actually dead, stating, "You can interpret that theory however you like. We like to keep ourselves open to many possibilities." When asked if the bullet that killed Sazz was intended for Charles, Hoffman responded, "Well, it is Charles' apartment and the lights were off..." Hoffman also explained the reason for choosing Sazz as the new murder victim. Read his complete comments below:
That's one of the reasons why we decided to do it. We hadn't previously featured a beloved character as a murder victim. Having a personal connection always adds depth and emotion to the story, and it creates a unique bond between the trio and our mystery. Additionally, we wanted to explore new elements within our established framework, and that excited me. It fulfilled the criteria of being personal, tragic, unexpected, and it will definitely evoke a response from the audience. They might even hate us for it!
When I shared my idea with Jane Lynch, I felt relieved to see her enthusiastic response. She exclaimed, "I love it!" Her familiarity with the show and its focus on spending time with victims heightened her excitement to work on it with Sazz. Jane's portrayal of the character is exceptionally brilliant. I am eager to delve deeper into her character's life and the circumstances surrounding our trio's investigation. However, I'm unable to disclose further details at this time. Stay tuned for more updates.
Source: TV Line