Only Murders in the Building Podcast
The White Room (Part 1)
Aug 23, 2023
In this podcast, John Hoffman and Dana Covarrubias discuss interesting topics such as Charles's patter song, the secrets hidden in Mabel's outfits, the transformation of Cinda Canning, Joy moving in with Charles, Charles' memory loss in a strange white room, Mabel receiving a partnership offer for a podcast about Ben's murder, the comedic and storytelling purposes of the songs in the show, and the evolution of characters' looks and Mabel's iconic sweaters discussed by costume designer Dana Covarrubias.
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Quick takeaways
- Mabel takes the lead in investigating clues related to a beauty product endorsement and accidentally reveals Charles and Oliver's involvement to Syndicate.
- Charles confronts his anxieties and insecurities in a surreal state during his performance, symbolized by the white room, highlighting the psychological toll of performing and his fear of forgetting lines.
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Mabel takes on the role of the main detective
In this episode, Mabel steps up as the primary investigator. With Charles and Oliver busy with the play, Mabel takes the lead in uncovering clues and solving the murder. She delves into the backstage world of theater, where she discovers that Ben had agreed to endorse a beauty product but backed out at the last minute. Mabel's dedication and determination to solve the mystery shine through as she continues to work with Charles and Oliver, even as she accidentally lets slip their involvement to Syndicate.
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