Only Murders in the Building Podcast Sitzprobe (Part 2)
Sep 22, 2023
Discussing the uncanny resemblance between characters, key evidence in solving the murder, and Meryl Streep's favorite lyric. Talking about casting choices and character returns with plans for a video version and competition. Exploring a thrilling and dopey scheme, subtle clues and payoffs, mystery books, and listener theories. Delving into connections to Shakespeare and Chicago, SaaS as the murderer, and a crucial moment witnessed by Tobert. Recommending Audible for exploring mysteries and thrilling stories.
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Casting Seed Reframes Earlier Scenes
- The casting of Jeremy Seamus as Dickey created an immediate visual resemblance to Loretta that reframed earlier scenes.
- That likeness retroactively adds emotional meaning to Loretta's distracted moments in episode one.
Visual Motifs Intentionally Seed Plot Payoffs
- Production intentionally seeds visual motifs (like the paper shredder) that later pay off in the story.
- John Hoffman confirms episode eight contains multiple seeded details that will recur in the finale episodes.
Cut One-Shot That Would Link Back To Episode One
- Hoffman describes an intended one-shot tying Loretta's distracted moment in episode one directly to Dickey sitting behind Ben.
- They ultimately cut it for clarity, preferring a more emotional reveal in episode eight.