There are times when one watches a suspense thriller show and fantasizes about living those moments in real life. Depictions of solving a crime, finding a culprit, bringing it to justice, and every ounce of thrill in between gives an adrenaline rush like never before. Though watching it on screen somehow fails to bring in that thrill. However, it can be considered as the next best alternative.
But surprisingly, few shows in the Hollywood television industry manage to deliver a high dose of thrill and chills to the audience, and Steve Martin and John Hoffman’s latest creation – Only Murders in the Building is among those rare shows.
Only Murders in the Building – Synopsis
Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in lead roles, Only Murders in the Building narrates the tale of three strangers who share nothing in common except their love for crime podcasts and their apartment in West New York. After their neighbor, Tim Kono, was found dead in his flat under mysterious circumstances, the trio, with their knowledge of criminal proceedings, take up the challenge to solve the mysterious murder in the building.
With their logical thinking skills, witty approach for clues, and a pinch of humor, the trio success investigates the case and, in the meanwhile, builds a strong friendship. However, not everyone in the group is as innocent as they seem. When they find the black sheep in their group, they need to find and decipher clues to reach the real culprit before it’s too late.
Previous Episode Reactions
The previous seven episodes gave the audience a high dose of thrill as the trio successfully found the murderer of Tim Kono. The episodes were loved by the audience for their enthralling screenplay and gripping storyline. As the season is heading towards its end, the thrill quotient in the episodes is reaching new heights.
While Charles and Oliver (Steve Martin and Martin Short) successfully delivered the humor in the season, Mabel (Selena Gomez) and her witty replies enhanced the show’s charm. By far, the show is a massive hit, and it is expected to continue with the same trend.
Episode 8 – Expectations
Episode 8 of Only Murders in the Building will follow the journey of the leading trio who, after getting back together and resuming their investigation in full throttle, meets a dead end while following a potential lead. Disheartened, the group seeks help from their podcast’s fans.
As more and more help and support poured in, the group finally managed to lay hands on another lead that might be crucial in breaking the case wide open. Watch out for the upcoming episode on October 5 on Hulu to find out how the trio reached the dead end and how they revived themselves from the situation.
Conclusion
In a short period, Steve Martin and John Hoffman’s show Only Murders in the Building managed to make the audience fall in love with the show. Since its debut, the show has been the most-watched series on the Hulu app and successfully created a huge fan base across the globe. With its impressive direction and performance from the cast so far, it is expected that the cast and crew will continue the show with the same momentum.
The next episode is releasing soon, and it will be interesting to see which turn the show takes from here. Will the next episode be as successful as previous ones, or will it be the show spoiler, only time will tell. Mark your calendars the episode 8 drops on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, and watch out for this space for more such reviews.
