Only Murders in the Building Podcast Opening Night (Part 3)
Oct 11, 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss the final production of 'Death Rattle Dazzle' and hear from various members of the production team. They also delve into theories and predictions for Season 4, which has been officially announced. The hosts explore costume design for the play, speculate on the murder of SaaS, and analyze fan theories and voice messages. The episode ends with excitement for the upcoming final episode and gratitude for the listeners and production team.
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Charles Has Hidden Enemies
- Charles may have longer-standing enemies than the trio realized, hinted by sandbags and SAS's comments.
- John Hoffman and writers seeded subtle clues suggesting deeper threats around Charles's past.
Choosing SaaS's Death Midseason
- Writers decided midseason that SaaS would die to make the murder emotionally resonant.
- Ben Smith said SaaS offered rich opportunities because the trio already had strong emotional investment in her.
Breadcrumbs Foreshadowing SaaS's Life
- The show planted breadcrumbs about SaaS's life, like ham radio references, before her death.
- Those details were intended to justify future storylines and make her death meaningful.