As a seasoned crime drama aficionado with a penchant for unraveling tangled mysteries, I must say this latest episode has me hooked like a fish on a line! The plot twists and turns are reminiscent of the days when I used to watch Columbo, only this time it’s Meryl Streep and Melissa McCarthy throwing down in a fight scene that would make Lieutenant Columbo himself green with envy.
One strength of the show “Only Murders” lies in its clever scheduling of Meryl Streep’s appearances, making her seem less frequent than she actually is. I don’t mind this at all, and I believe her presence is just right. It’s amusing to observe how much publicity she generates for the series, considering her role as a guest star who mostly operates off-screen. Yet, each time I think about mentioning in a review that Meryl hasn’t been seen for a while, she magically appears on screen, almost as if they anticipate my comments. It feels like they predict when I might bring it up during a recap.
Prior to her arrival this week, Oliver reaches a breaking point in their long-distance relationship, leading to an exceptionally compelling portrayal of emotional turmoil on screen. Martin Short delivers an impressive performance, capturing the intricate details of overthinking and emotional unraveling, most notably following a humorous yet frustrating misunderstanding reminiscent of “Three’s Company”. Faced with this predicament, Oliver decides to end the relationship by text message. What adds to the drama is that he makes this decision right before he must turn off and hand over his phone due to the trio being watched and potentially trailed by a killer, who they are trying to keep hidden at Charles’s sister’s house on Long Island.
The humor in this series sometimes gets overshadowed by its intricate murder mystery plotline. However, it’s not a show that aims to be funny through the whodunnit aspect; instead, it’s a comedy about a murder mystery, packed with jokes everywhere you look, even amidst the grim subject matter. For instance, the doorbell sounds like “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” or the boat in the driveway is named “Master Boater.” Of course, Melissa McCarthy as Charles’s sister Doreen adds a comedic touch with her eccentric behaviors. It seems McCarthy had a hand in choosing Doreen’s wig, as they appear quite similar to ones from her personal collection. And let’s not forget about the dolls! With hundreds of them, it’s safe to say that Doreen’s obsession is a red flag.
Prior to the threesome decamping from Manhattan Island to Long Island, they shared their clandestine location with only Howard. Consequently, news traveled swiftly, leading to an influx of unwanted guests. The situation resembled a movie like _The Big Chill_, but instead of reuniting old friends, they were all hiding from a potential threat. First on the scene was Bev Melon, seeking assurance that the Brothers Sisters weren’t involved in any wrongdoing to prevent her from canceling the film production. Following close behind were all three main actors, seeking refuge and harboring resentment for being abandoned. And to make matters more complicated, Loretta arrived next, rushing cross-country upon receiving a breakup text from Oliver unexpectedly. Fortunately, Oliver excelled in face-to-face communication, allowing the couple to resolve their misunderstanding. It turned out that it wasn’t Loretta who rejected Oliver’s proposal; instead, her bandaged stand-in had done so. This plot twist was fitting for a season centered around stand-ins and body doubles.
The late arrival proved disappointing for Doreen, who was fondly drawn to her companion Oliver in leopard print, following their shared vodka Crystal Lights. Instead of simply serving as an amiable host for their secret lair, the storyline devotes considerable attention to introducing us to Doreen, revealing details such as the injury she sustained as a child at Charles’ hands that led to her losing her spleen – a subject she humorously brings up, despite his objections. With Charles currently grappling with the guilt of inflicting harm on others, particularly Sazz, this topic seems particularly poignant. Their dispute about it even leads to a discussion about their estranged mother and Doreen’s sense of loneliness, especially when contrasted with Charles enjoying himself with his podcast friends. While Doreen isn’t necessarily suspicious, I noticed that she may have some reservations about Charles hosting the podcast.
In the kitchen, Mabel feels swamped by the crowd, so she asks Loretta (a Baskets fan) to keep the other performers occupied while she concentrates on her detective work. However, Loreta advises against it – actors are inherently investigators of human nature and might prove invaluable for Mabel’s detective work. For instance, when Bev lashes out in anger, Eugene, Eva, and Zach swiftly identify her as a “middle child,” “single mom,” and “high thyroid” case. Look at that, Mabel? They understand people very well.
In a shared moment at the piano, reminiscent of where much of their previous relationship unfolded in the past season, Loretta ponders what exactly Oliver had confided in his substitute during that phone conversation. With hesitation, he confesses, not only about the proposal, which he attempts to dismiss, but also regarding his secret finsta account. Loretta’s response mirrors Sally Field’s discovery that her ex-husband was Mrs. Doubtfire, excluding the famous, “THE WHOLE TIME?” Following a proposal, surveillance, and a break-up message, Loretta is clearly overloaded – and to add fuel to the fire, a jealous Doreen attempts to physically assault her.
Indeed, it’s accurate to say that a thrilling, carefully orchestrated fight sequence featuring the talents of Meryl Streep and Melissa McCarthy is on its way. Since the memorable altercation between Paula Pell and the Property Brothers on Girls5Eva , television has not witnessed such a legendary scuffle. It seems that mixed martial arts, in fact, are forms of art, Meryl. Fortunately for us, when Loretta engages in combat, she emerges victorious. Not only do they reconcile, but Loretta takes the initiative to propose – so be prepared for at least seven minutes more of Meryl’s captivating performance scattered across season five.
As a film enthusiast, I must confess that this episode initially felt devoid of investigation, but my curiosity was piqued come the next morning. It seemed as though our three acting protagonists had crafted their own murder board without any formal intervention – quite an unexpected twist!
From the beginning, this villain has been pursuing them, as the actors disclose. Interestingly, it’s been discovered that Sazz was investigating this very issue because the eerie messages found on her desk match up with those unexplained plot gaps. I can’t help but ponder whether the writers deliberately left these loose ends hanging for a larger narrative or if they decided to leverage them strategically in this current season. Regardless, it’s fascinating that they’re drawing from their earlier works. How about bringing back Jayne Houdyshell as a spirit or something along those lines?
For quite some time now, Howard has been in New York City working diligently to uncover the identity behind the cashing of Dudenoff’s checks. This season’s most intriguing investigations have been handled by characters other than the trio, and this trend continues with Howard. With a clever agreement with a bodega cat, he obtained access to the ledger and security camera footage. The footage revealed that Dudenoff’s checks were cashed under five distinct signatures, all linked to the same phone number. The Westies were found to be responsible. Somehow, Howard shared this information with Doreen’s husband, who brought the news home. When Charles dialed the number, it indeed belonged to Vince Fish — a voice that immediately alerted the other Westies about being exposed.
But keep in mind there are three episodes left. Just because the Westies got caught in a money laundering scheme doesn’t necessarily make them killers — but it does suggest that they know Milton Dudenoff is dead. While they’re still a suspicious bunch to me, I don’t think it could be that cut and dry. Yes, I think they’re involved in this tangled web, but I think we’re still missing some critical pieces of the puzzle. I’m more inclined to think that somebody else killed Dudenoff, and then the Westies discovered the body and covered up the murder so as not to lose their rent-controlled apartments. All of them being accidental accomplices to a murder they don’t know much about is far more interesting to me and would give us more to sift through in these final three episodes.
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2024-10-08 12:54