Unmasking the Chilling Truth: Who Brutally Murdered Ben and Unveiling the Next Haunting Target in 'OMITB' Season 3 Finale

Only Murders in the Building has shocked fans with the unexpected revelation of Ben's killer in the thrilling season 3 finale. It is safe to say that none of us anticipated this twist.

Introduced in the season 2 finale through Oliver's play, Death Rattle, Ben, portrayed by Paul Rudd, captured our attention. However, season 3 uncovered a deeper story than what was originally assumed. Surprisingly, Ben not only died once but suffered a second death on opening night. He was poisoned before his performance, managing to survive momentarily to make amends before tragically plummeting to his demise.

In a tragic turn of events, Ben's luck took a dark twist during his second encounter. He met an untimely demise when he was forcefully pushed down the elevator shaft. Throughout the Hulu series, various suspects were introduced, including Charles (played by Steve Martin), Loretta (played by Meryl Streep), and Donna (portrayed by Linda Emond). Eventually, it was revealed that Donna had targeted Ben, though her intention was not to kill him, but rather to make him ill. Ben miraculously survived Donna's poisoning and began connecting the dots. However, in a shocking turn, it was Donna's son Cliff (portrayed by Wesley Taylor) who ultimately decided to finish what his mother had started, all in an attempt to protect her.

Keep scrolling to find out where each character from Only Murders in the Building ended up at the conclusion of season 3.

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'OMITB' Season 3 Finale Explained: Who Killed Ben and Who Is the Next Victim?

Only Murders in the Building finally revealed who killed Ben during the season 3 finale — and it's safe to say none of Us saw that coming.

In the season 2 finale of Oliver's play Death Rattle, Ben (played by Paul Rudd) was introduced. However, in season 3, it was revealed that there was more to the story than initially assumed. Ben died not once, but twice on opening night. He was poisoned before his stage performance, managing to survive long enough to make amends before tragically falling to his death.

Unfortunately, the second attempt on Ben's life wasn't as forgiving. He was pushed down an elevator shaft, resulting in his demise. The Hulu series presented several suspects, including Charles (played by Steve Martin), Loretta (played by Meryl Streep), and Donna (played by Linda Emond). Eventually, it was discovered that Donna was the one who targeted Ben. However, her plan wasn't to kill him, but rather to make him sick. After Ben survived Donna's poisoning, he put the pieces together. Yet, it was Donna's son Cliff (played by Wesley Taylor) who ultimately completed the job in order to protect his mother.

Scroll down to see where every Only Murders in the Building character ended up in season 3:

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Mabel

Upon investigating Donna, Mabel successfully deduced that she was not responsible for the second attempted murder. Mabel confronted the actual culprit, Cliff, resulting in a dramatic scene where he attempted to leap to his demise at the theater. Fortunately, Mabel, along with the help of the others, managed to persuade Cliff to reconsider, ultimately leading to the arrest of both Cliff and his mother.

In addition, Mabel reached a crucial decision about her future, opting to remain in New York instead of relocating to Los Angeles with Tobert (Jesse Williams).

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Charles

Charles finds himself at the heart of the upcoming murder mystery. During the grand unveiling of Death Rattle, Charles comes face to face with his long-lost stunt double, Sazz (played by Jane Lynch). The duo had important matters to discuss privately, but tragically, Sazz becomes the target of a bullet intended for Charles, leaving their conversation unfinished.

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Oliver

During the premiere of his play, the director assumed the starring role, resulting in Oliver's production receiving a phenomenal review and his reconnection with Loretta. Despite her imminent move to Los Angeles, the couple expressed their intention to pursue a long-distance relationship.

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Ben

Viewers discovered through flashbacks that Ben became aware of the person behind his poisoning. Confronting Cliff with this knowledge ultimately led to his demise.

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Loretta

After opting not to confess to a crime she did not perpetrate, Loretta assisted the collective in linking Donna to the act of murder. Moreover, she disclosed to Dickie (played by Jeremy Shamos) that she is, in reality, his biological mother, and devised plans to relocate to Los Angeles to support her burgeoning career. It is assumed that Loretta will continue to maintain a relationship with Oliver.

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Dickie

Dickie opened up during the play, confessing that he had always felt a deep connection with Loretta, causing him to ponder if she was his true biological mother. This revelation sparked a touching moment between the two, reminiscent of a loving mother-son bond, before Loretta returned to the stage once more.

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Donna and Cliff

The dynamics between Donna and Cliff were showcased in a revealing manner, shedding light on why she resorted to poisoning Ben to prevent him from performing on opening night. However, Donna was unaware that Cliff would ultimately be responsible for Ben's demise. In a selfless act, she shouldered the blame for his death while also disclosing her stage IV cancer diagnosis, all in an effort to shield Cliff. Despite her noble intentions, her son was not pleased with her choice, resulting in both of them getting arrested by the end of the evening.

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Tobert

In the quest for Donna's confession, the videographer extended his assistance to the group, while simultaneously expressing his desire for Mabel to relocate with him to Los Angeles. Despite the invitation being declined, Mabel subtly implied that she would be open to occasional visits.

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Sazz

Charles' stunt double made a mysterious return on his important evening, expressing the urgency of a private conversation. However, before she could disclose anything, tragedy struck at Charles' apartment. In the dimly lit surroundings, the killer, positioned across the street, mistakenly targeted Charles instead, assuming they were taking his life.