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Calculated Shard: 93 (from laksa125)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa093.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked\/","crawl_time":1769799006,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,collider!\/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10586186313488589693","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Every Killer in 'Only Murders in the Building,' Ranked","meta_descriptions":["Only Murders in the Building has featured four high-profile killers across its four-season run, but who is the best at being bad?"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Image via Hulu\nPublished\nNov 2, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT\nDavid is a Senior Editor\nat Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year.\nSign in to your\nCollider\naccount\nOnly Murders in the Building\njust ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like\nOnly Murders\nwill always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring\nSteve Martin\n,\nMartin Short\n, and\nSelena Gomez\n, is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor.\nWith each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit,\nOnly Murders\nhas seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in\nOnly Murders in the Building\nare better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season.\nThe following list will rank every killer in\nOnly Murders on the Building\nbased on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind.\nOnly Murders in the Building\nRelease Date\nAugust 31, 2021\nCast\nSteve Martin\n,\nMartin Short\n,\nSelena Gomez\n, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca,\nAmy Ryan\n,\nPaul Rudd\n, Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez,\nCara Delevingne\n, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux,\nJimmy Fallon\nSeasons\n5\n4\nMarshall P. Pope\/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha)\nSeason 4\nImage via Hulu \nOnly Murders in the Building\nseason 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (\nJin Ha\n) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki (\nJane Lynch\n). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a\nRon Howard\nmovie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins (\nPaul Rudd\n), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double.\nPope is arguably\nthe weakest killer in the show\nthus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season,\nPope is more annoying than anything\n, coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by\nOnly Murders\n'\nstandards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating.\nPope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe\nfor the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character.\n3\nPoppy White\/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon)\nSeason 2\nImage via Hulu\nAll really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of\nOnly Murders\nfollows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's (\nJayne Houdyshell\n) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White (\nAdina Vernon\n), Cinda Canning's (\nTina Fey\n) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast \"All Is Not OK in Oklahoma.\" Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps (\nMichael Rapaport\n).\nPoppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead,\nher backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode\n, preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been.\nSeason 2 of\nOnly Murders\nis also the weakest\n, juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole \"Bloody Mabel\" thing. Thus,\nBunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece\n, making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that\nshould've received more attention during her season\n.\n2\nClifford \"Cliff\" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor)\nSeason 3\nImage via Hulu\nUnlike Season 2, Season 3 of\nOnly Murders\nrevolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy.\nPlayed by a spectacular Paul Rudd\n, Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical,\nDeath Rattle\n, who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna (\nLinda Emond\n), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff (\nWesley Taylor\n), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation.\nThe DeMeos are\namong the best characters in\nOnly Murders\n. Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting,\nthis mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in\n, thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars;\nthree-time Oscar winner\nMeryl Streep\nis there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice.\n1\nJan Bellows (Amy Ryan)\nSeason 1\nImage via Hulu\nThey say nothing beats the original, and in the case of\nOnly Murders in the Building\n's killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono (\nJulian Cihi\n), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas (\nNathan Lane\n) to protect his son, Theo (\nJames Caverly\n), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows (\nAmy Ryan\n), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player.\nThe mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season,\nher reveal as the killer is still very effective\n. It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in\nOnly Murders\n,\nJan is the only one who actually enjoys killing\n. She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is\na true psychopath capable of great cruelty\nat the slightest provocation, but she's also\na hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio\n, especially Charles. Something tells us Jan won't be far away from the show, especially after returning in Season 4 to kill Marshall Pope for the murder of Sazz.\nNEXT:\nThe 10 Best Hulu Original Comedies, Ranked","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n[![Collider logo](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/assets\/images\/cl-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.6)](https:\/\/collider.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - [Movies](https:\/\/collider.com\/movies\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Movie News](https:\/\/collider.com\/movie-news\/)\n    - [Movie Features](https:\/\/collider.com\/movie-features\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [TV News](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv-news\/)\n    - [TV Features](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv-features\/)\n  - [Collider Signature](https:\/\/collider.com\/collider-signature\/)\n  - [Streaming Guides](https:\/\/collider.com\/streaming-guides\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Netflix](https:\/\/collider.com\/netflix\/)\n    - [Amazon](https:\/\/collider.com\/amazon\/)\n    - [Disney+](https:\/\/collider.com\/disney\/)\n    - [Max](https:\/\/collider.com\/max\/)\n    - [Hulu](https:\/\/collider.com\/hulu\/)\n    - [Apple TV+](https:\/\/collider.com\/apple-tv-plus\/)\n  - [Lists](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lists\/)\n  - [Reality TV](https:\/\/collider.com\/reality-tv\/)\n  - [Reviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/all-reviews\/)\n  - [Interviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/interviews\/)\n  - [Trailers](https:\/\/collider.com\/trailers\/)\n  - [Videos](https:\/\/collider.com\/videos\/)\n  - [Got A Pitch?](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/submit-a-pitch\/)\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/newsletter\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Collider logo](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/assets\/images\/cl-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=3.6)](https:\/\/collider.com\/)\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\n[Threads](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked\/#threads \"Threads\")\n\nMore Action\n\nSign in now\n\n[Got A Pitch?](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/submit-a-pitch\/)\n\n[Videos](https:\/\/collider.com\/videos\/)\n\n[2025 Movie Releases](https:\/\/collider.com\/most-anticipated-movies-2025\/)\n\n[Screenings](https:\/\/collider.com\/screening\/)\n\n[What to Watch](https:\/\/collider.com\/what-to-watch\/)\n\n[Originals](https:\/\/collider.com\/cl-originals\/)\n\n[Reviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/all-reviews\/)\n\nClose\n\n# Every Killer in 'Only Murders in the Building,' Ranked\n![Jan Bellows hiding in Charles' coat closet in Only Murders in the Building Season 4](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jan.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1200&h=675)\n\nJan Bellows hiding in Charles' coat closet in Only Murders in the Building Season 4\n\nImage via Hulu\n\n[![4](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F68b2869467189-David%20Caballero%202.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https:\/\/collider.com\/author\/david-caballero\/)\n\nBy  [David Caballero](https:\/\/collider.com\/author\/david-caballero\/)\n\nPublished Nov 2, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT\n\n**David is a Senior Editor** at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year.\n\n[Sign in to your Collider account]()\n\n[Add Us On](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=collider.com \"Add Us On\")\n\nfollow\n\nFollow\n\nfollowed\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nLike\n\n[Thread](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked\/#threads \"Threads\")\n\nLog in\n\nHere is a fact-based summary of the story contents:\n\nTry something different:\n\nShow me the facts\n\nExplain it like I’m 5\n\nGive me a lighthearted recap\n\n**[*Only Murders in the Building*](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/only-murders-in-the-building\/)** just ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like *Only Murders* will always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring **Steve Martin**, **Martin Short**, and **Selena Gomez**, is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor.\n\nWith each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit, *Only Murders* has seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in *Only Murders in the Building* are better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season. **The following list will rank every killer in *Only Murders on the Building***based on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind.\n\n![only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/08\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg?q=70&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=1)\n\n##### [Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/only-murders-in-the-building\/ \"Only Murders in the Building\")\nTV-MA\n\nComedy\n\nMystery\n\nCrime\n\n**Release Date**\n\nAugust 31, 2021\n\n**Cast**\n\n[Steve Martin](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/steve-martin\/), [Martin Short](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/martin-short\/), [Selena Gomez](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/selena-gomez\/), Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca, [Amy Ryan](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/amy-ryan\/), [Paul Rudd](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/paul-rudd\/), Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez, [Cara Delevingne](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/cara-delevingne\/), Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux, [Jimmy Fallon](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/jimmy-fallon\/)\n\n**Seasons**\n\n5\n\n![tony-plana-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/09\/tony-plana-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=450&h=225&dpr=2)\n\n9 Images\n\n[Powered by ![ScreenRant logo](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/assets\/images\/sr-db-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=1.9)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/only-murders-in-the-building\/)\n\nExpand Collapse\n## 4   Marshall P. Pope\/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha)\n### Season 4\n![Marshall sitting on Mabel's bed in only murders in the building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\n[*Only Murders in the Building*](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-4-ending-explained\/) season 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (**Jin Ha**) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki (**Jane Lynch**). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a **Ron Howard** movie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins (**Paul Rudd**), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double.\n\nPope is arguably **the weakest killer in the show** thus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season, **Pope is more annoying than anything**, coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by *Only Murders*'standards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating. **Pope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe** for the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character.\n\n## 3   Poppy White\/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon)\n### Season 2\n![Poppy White looking confused in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adina-vernon-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nAll really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of *Only Murders* follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's (**Jayne Houdyshell**) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White (**Adina Vernon**), Cinda Canning's (**Tina Fey**) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast \"All Is Not OK in Oklahoma.\" Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps (**Michael Rapaport**).\n\nPoppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead, **her backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode**, preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been. [Season 2 of *Only Murders* is also the weakest](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-seasons-ranked\/), juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole \"Bloody Mabel\" thing. Thus, **Bunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece**, making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that **should've received more attention during her season**.\n\n## 2   Clifford \"Cliff\" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor)\n### Season 3\n![Donna and Cliff DeMeo at a party in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-episode-1-donna-cliff.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nOnly Murders in the Building Season 3 Donna (Linda Emond) and Cliff (Wesley Taylor\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nUnlike Season 2, Season 3 of *Only Murders* revolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy. [Played by a spectacular Paul Rudd](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-paul-rudd-character-death-season-5-continue\/), Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical, *Death Rattle*, who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna (**Linda Emond**), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff (**Wesley Taylor**), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation.\n\nThe DeMeos are **among the best characters in *Only Murders***. Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting, **this mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in**, thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars; [three-time Oscar winner](https:\/\/collider.com\/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked\/) **[Meryl Streep](https:\/\/collider.com\/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked\/)** is there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice.\n\n## 1   Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan)\n### Season 1\n![Jan Bellows smiling while looking at Charles in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/only-murders-in-the-building-amy-ryan.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nAmy Ryan in Only Murders in the Building\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nThey say nothing beats the original, and in the case of *Only Murders in the Building*'s killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono (**Julian Cihi**), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas (**Nathan Lane**) to protect his son, Theo (**James Caverly**), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows (**Amy Ryan**), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player.\n\n### CL Report: Subscribe and never miss what matters\nDive into the world of entertainment with Collider, delivering the latest news, reviews, and exclusive updates from movies, TV, and pop culture\n***\nSubscribe\n\nBy subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.valnetinc.com\/en\/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.valnetinc.com\/en\/privacy-policy). You can unsubscribe anytime.\n\nThe mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season, **her reveal as the killer is still very effective**. It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in *Only Murders*, **Jan is the only one who actually enjoys killing**. She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is **a true psychopath capable of great cruelty** at the slightest provocation, but she's also **a hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio**, especially Charles. 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A link and image are optional.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Jan Bellows hiding in Charles' coat closet in Only Murders in the Building Season 4](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jan.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1200&h=675)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\n[![4](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F68b2869467189-David%20Caballero%202.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https:\/\/collider.com\/author\/david-caballero\/)\n\nPublished Nov 2, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT\n\n**David is a Senior Editor** at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year.\n\n[Sign in to your Collider account]()\n\n**[*Only Murders in the Building*](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/only-murders-in-the-building\/)** just ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like *Only Murders* will always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring **Steve Martin**, **Martin Short**, and **Selena Gomez**, is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor.\n\nWith each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit, *Only Murders* has seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in *Only Murders in the Building* are better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season. **The following list will rank every killer in *Only Murders on the Building***based on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind.\n\n![only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/08\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg?q=70&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=1)\n\n##### [Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/only-murders-in-the-building\/ \"Only Murders in the Building\")\n**Release Date**August 31, 2021\n\n**Cast**[Steve Martin](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/steve-martin\/), [Martin Short](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/martin-short\/), [Selena Gomez](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/selena-gomez\/), Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca, [Amy Ryan](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/amy-ryan\/), [Paul Rudd](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/paul-rudd\/), Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez, [Cara Delevingne](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/cara-delevingne\/), Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux, [Jimmy Fallon](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/jimmy-fallon\/)\n\n**Seasons**5\n## 4   Marshall P. Pope\/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha)\n### Season 4\n![Marshall sitting on Mabel's bed in only murders in the building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\n[*Only Murders in the Building*](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-4-ending-explained\/) season 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (**Jin Ha**) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki (**Jane Lynch**). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a **Ron Howard** movie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins (**Paul Rudd**), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double.\n\nPope is arguably **the weakest killer in the show** thus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season, **Pope is more annoying than anything**, coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by *Only Murders*'standards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating. **Pope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe** for the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character.\n\n## 3   Poppy White\/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon)\n### Season 2\n![Poppy White looking confused in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adina-vernon-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nAll really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of *Only Murders* follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's (**Jayne Houdyshell**) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White (**Adina Vernon**), Cinda Canning's (**Tina Fey**) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast \"All Is Not OK in Oklahoma.\" Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps (**Michael Rapaport**).\n\nPoppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead, **her backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode**, preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been. [Season 2 of *Only Murders* is also the weakest](https:\/\/collider.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-seasons-ranked\/), juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole \"Bloody Mabel\" thing. Thus, **Bunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece**, making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that **should've received more attention during her season**.\n\n## 2   Clifford \"Cliff\" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor)\n### Season 3\n![Donna and Cliff DeMeo at a party in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-episode-1-donna-cliff.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nUnlike Season 2, Season 3 of *Only Murders* revolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy. [Played by a spectacular Paul Rudd](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-paul-rudd-character-death-season-5-continue\/), Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical, *Death Rattle*, who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna (**Linda Emond**), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff (**Wesley Taylor**), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation.\n\nThe DeMeos are **among the best characters in *Only Murders***. Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting, **this mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in**, thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars; [three-time Oscar winner](https:\/\/collider.com\/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked\/) **[Meryl Streep](https:\/\/collider.com\/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked\/)** is there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice.\n\n## 1   Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan)\n### Season 1\n![Jan Bellows smiling while looking at Charles in Only Murders in the Building](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/only-murders-in-the-building-amy-ryan.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1)\n\nImage via Hulu\n\nThey say nothing beats the original, and in the case of *Only Murders in the Building*'s killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono (**Julian Cihi**), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas (**Nathan Lane**) to protect his son, Theo (**James Caverly**), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows (**Amy Ryan**), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player.\n\nThe mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season, **her reveal as the killer is still very effective**. It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in *Only Murders*, **Jan is the only one who actually enjoys killing**. She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is **a true psychopath capable of great cruelty** at the slightest provocation, but she's also **a hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio**, especially Charles. Something tells us Jan won't be far away from the show, especially after returning in Season 4 to kill Marshall Pope for the murder of Sazz.\n\nNEXT: [The 10 Best Hulu Original Comedies, Ranked](https:\/\/collider.com\/hulu-original-comedies-ranked\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Image via Hulu Published Nov 2, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT David is a Senior Editor at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year. Sign in to your Collider account Only Murders in the Building just ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like Only Murders will always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring Steve Martin , Martin Short , and Selena Gomez , is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor. With each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit, Only Murders has seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in Only Murders in the Building are better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season. The following list will rank every killer in Only Murders on the Building based on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind. Only Murders in the Building Release Date August 31, 2021 Cast Steve Martin , Martin Short , Selena Gomez , Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca, Amy Ryan , Paul Rudd , Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez, Cara Delevingne , Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux, Jimmy Fallon Seasons 5 4 Marshall P. Pope/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha) Season 4 Image via Hulu Only Murders in the Building season 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope ( Jin Ha ) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki ( Jane Lynch ). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a Ron Howard movie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins ( Paul Rudd ), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double. Pope is arguably the weakest killer in the show thus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season, Pope is more annoying than anything , coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by Only Murders ' standards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating. Pope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe for the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character. 3 Poppy White/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon) Season 2 Image via Hulu All really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of Only Murders follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's ( Jayne Houdyshell ) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White ( Adina Vernon ), Cinda Canning's ( Tina Fey ) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast "All Is Not OK in Oklahoma." Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps ( Michael Rapaport ). Poppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead, her backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode , preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been. Season 2 of Only Murders is also the weakest , juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole "Bloody Mabel" thing. Thus, Bunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece , making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that should've received more attention during her season . 2 Clifford "Cliff" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor) Season 3 Image via Hulu Unlike Season 2, Season 3 of Only Murders revolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy. Played by a spectacular Paul Rudd , Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical, Death Rattle , who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna ( Linda Emond ), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff ( Wesley Taylor ), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation. The DeMeos are among the best characters in Only Murders . Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting, this mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in , thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars; three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep is there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice. 1 Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan) Season 1 Image via Hulu They say nothing beats the original, and in the case of Only Murders in the Building 's killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono ( Julian Cihi ), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas ( Nathan Lane ) to protect his son, Theo ( James Caverly ), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows ( Amy Ryan ), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player. The mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season, her reveal as the killer is still very effective . It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in Only Murders , Jan is the only one who actually enjoys killing . She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is a true psychopath capable of great cruelty at the slightest provocation, but she's also a hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio , especially Charles. Something tells us Jan won't be far away from the show, especially after returning in Season 4 to kill Marshall Pope for the murder of Sazz. NEXT: The 10 Best Hulu Original Comedies, Ranked
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[Sign in to your Collider account]() [Add Us On](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=collider.com "Add Us On") follow Follow followed Followed Like Like [Thread](https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-killers-ranked/#threads "Threads") Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap *[Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/tag/only-murders-in-the-building/)* just ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like Only Murders will always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor. With each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit, Only Murders has seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in Only Murders in the Building are better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season. *The following list will rank every killer in Only Murders on the Building*based on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind. ![only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/sharedimages/2025/08/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg?q=70&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=1) ##### [Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/tag/only-murders-in-the-building/ "Only Murders in the Building") TV-MA Comedy Mystery Crime Release Date August 31, 2021 Cast [Steve Martin](https://collider.com/tag/steve-martin/), [Martin Short](https://collider.com/tag/martin-short/), [Selena Gomez](https://collider.com/tag/selena-gomez/), Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca, [Amy Ryan](https://collider.com/tag/amy-ryan/), [Paul Rudd](https://collider.com/tag/paul-rudd/), Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez, [Cara Delevingne](https://collider.com/tag/cara-delevingne/), Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux, [Jimmy Fallon](https://collider.com/tag/jimmy-fallon/) Seasons** 5 ![tony-plana-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/sharedimages/2025/09/tony-plana-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=450&h=225&dpr=2) 9 Images [Powered by ![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.colliderimages.com/assets/images/sr-db-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=1.9)](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/only-murders-in-the-building/) Expand Collapse ## 4 Marshall P. Pope/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha) ### Season 4 ![Marshall sitting on Mabel's bed in only murders in the building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/marshall-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu [Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-4-ending-explained/) season 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a Ron Howard movie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins (Paul Rudd), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double. Pope is arguably the weakest killer in the show thus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season, Pope is more annoying than anything, coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by Only Murders'standards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating. Pope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe for the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character. ## 3 Poppy White/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon) ### Season 2 ![Poppy White looking confused in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/adina-vernon-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu All really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of Only Murders follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's (Jayne Houdyshell) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White (Adina Vernon), Cinda Canning's (Tina Fey) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast "All Is Not OK in Oklahoma." Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps (Michael Rapaport). Poppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead, her backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode, preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been. [Season 2 of Only Murders is also the weakest](https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-seasons-ranked/), juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole "Bloody Mabel" thing. Thus, Bunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece, making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that should've received more attention during her season. ## 2 Clifford "Cliff" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor) ### Season 3 ![Donna and Cliff DeMeo at a party in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-episode-1-donna-cliff.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Donna (Linda Emond) and Cliff (Wesley Taylor Image via Hulu Unlike Season 2, Season 3 of Only Murders revolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy. [Played by a spectacular Paul Rudd](https://screenrant.com/only-murders-in-the-building-paul-rudd-character-death-season-5-continue/), Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical, Death Rattle, who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna (Linda Emond), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff (Wesley Taylor), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation. The DeMeos are *among the best characters in Only Murders*. Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting, this mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in, thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars; [three-time Oscar winner](https://collider.com/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked/) [Meryl Streep](https://collider.com/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked/)** is there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice. ## 1 Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan) ### Season 1 ![Jan Bellows smiling while looking at Charles in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/only-murders-in-the-building-amy-ryan.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Amy Ryan in Only Murders in the Building Image via Hulu They say nothing beats the original, and in the case of Only Murders in the Building's killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono (Julian Cihi), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas (Nathan Lane) to protect his son, Theo (James Caverly), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player. ### CL Report: Subscribe and never miss what matters Dive into the world of entertainment with Collider, delivering the latest news, reviews, and exclusive updates from movies, TV, and pop culture * Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s [Terms of Use](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-policy). You can unsubscribe anytime. The mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season, her reveal as the killer is still very effective*. It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in Only Murders, Jan is the only one who actually enjoys killing. She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is a true psychopath capable of great cruelty* at the slightest provocation, but she's also a hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio, especially Charles. Something tells us Jan won't be far away from the show, especially after returning in Season 4 to kill Marshall Pope for the murder of Sazz. 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Readable Markdown	![Jan Bellows hiding in Charles' coat closet in Only Murders in the Building Season 4](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/jan.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1200&h=675) Image via Hulu [![4](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F68b2869467189-David%20Caballero%202.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https://collider.com/author/david-caballero/) Published Nov 2, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT David is a Senior Editor at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year. [Sign in to your Collider account]() *[Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/tag/only-murders-in-the-building/)* just ended its fourth season with what is arguably its most underwhelming killer reveal. However, the weakest part of a show like Only Murders will always be better than pretty much anything else on television. Indeed, the beloved series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, is among the most clever, witty, and consistently acclaimed comedies on current television, noted for its remarkable mix of quirky, morbid, and flat-out hilarious humor. With each season focusing on a different killing and the pursuit of the culprit, Only Murders has seen its fair share of carnage. The killers range from a professional bassoonist with attachment issues to a spoiled mama's boy who cannot deal with rejection. Every murderer is interesting, but some are undeniably more entertaining. Whether because of stronger writing, a more engaging player, or a combination of both factors, some killers in Only Murders in the Building are better at it than others, resulting in a more satisfying reveal at the end of the season. *The following list will rank every killer in Only Murders on the Building*based on how effective they were at it, how shocking their reveal was, and how much carnage they left behind. ![only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/sharedimages/2025/08/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-poster.jpg?q=70&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=1) ##### [Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/tag/only-murders-in-the-building/ "Only Murders in the Building") Release DateAugust 31, 2021 Cast[Steve Martin](https://collider.com/tag/steve-martin/), [Martin Short](https://collider.com/tag/martin-short/), [Selena Gomez](https://collider.com/tag/selena-gomez/), Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie Hoffman, Teddy Coluca, [Amy Ryan](https://collider.com/tag/amy-ryan/), [Paul Rudd](https://collider.com/tag/paul-rudd/), Jayne Houdyshell, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Aaron Dominguez, [Cara Delevingne](https://collider.com/tag/cara-delevingne/), Quincy Dunn-Baker, Adam DeCarlo, Madeleine Valencia, John Sousa, Adriane Lenox, Alexander Blaise, Evan Zes, Sting, Jonathan Burke, Meredith Holzman, Jacob Ming-Trent, Roy Wood Jr., Isaac Schinazi, Eric R. Williams, Esteban Benito, Dana Kreitz, Alysha Deslorieux, [Jimmy Fallon](https://collider.com/tag/jimmy-fallon/) Seasons*5 ## 4 Marshall P. Pope/Rex Bailey (Jin Ha) ### Season 4 ![Marshall sitting on Mabel's bed in only murders in the building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/marshall-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu [Only Murders in the Building](https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-4-ending-explained/) season 4 ended with the reveal that screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha) is responsible for the death of the beloved Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch). The son of a hunter who just wanted to be a writer, Pope, née Rex Bailey, was Sazz's protegé whose stuntman career ended after an unfortunate incident on the set of a Ron Howard* movie. He then stole Sazz's screenplay, based on Charles' successful podcast, and sold it as his own, killing Sazz to protect his secret. Marshall also killed Glen Stubbins (Paul Rudd), Ben Glenroy's (Rudd) Irish stunt double. Pope is arguably the weakest killer in the show thus far. The character is not compelling enough to make the twist satisfying; indeed, for most of the season, Pope is more annoying than anything, coming across as needy and outright unnecessary. The stuntman-turned-screenwriter twist is also plain absurd, even by Only Murders'standards. Sazz is such a crucial part of the show, there since Season 1, so to have her die at the hands of such an unimpressive character is frustrating. Pope is also not a dangerous or even threatening foe for the trio and dies after a brief standoff. For a trained stuntman with two cold-blooded kills under his belt, Pope is less threatening than a mother-son Broadway-producing duo and a middle-aged bassoon player, which pretty much says everything about his character. ## 3 Poppy White/Becky Butler (Adina Vernon) ### Season 2 ![Poppy White looking confused in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/adina-vernon-in-only-murders-in-the-building.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu All really is not OK in Oklahoma. Season 2 of Only Murders follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel trying to solve the mystery of Bonnie Folger's (Jayne Houdyshell) murder after being framed for it. Following a season-long investigation that takes them all the way to Coney Island, the trio figures out the culprit is Poppy White (Adina Vernon), Cinda Canning's (Tina Fey) assistant, who is actually Becky Butler, the subject of Canning's podcast "All Is Not OK in Oklahoma." Poppy committed the murder, hoping to create a podcast and become famous by framing Charles, Oliver, and Mabel for the crime aided by the crooked detective Kreps (Michael Rapaport). Poppy is actually an interesting character, introduced in Season 1 as Cinda's long-suffering assistant. The reveal of her backstory as a meek Oklahoman who staged her disappearance to escape a troubled life is also quite surprising and should've been more prominent in the season. Instead, her backstory and motives are crammed into the final episode, preventing them from being as impactful as they could've been. [Season 2 of Only Murders is also the weakest](https://collider.com/only-murders-in-the-building-seasons-ranked/), juggling too many stories that ultimately have an underwhelming payoff, like the Rose Cooper subplot and the whole "Bloody Mabel" thing. Thus, Bunny's death isn't even the season's centerpiece, making Poppy's ultimate culpability less memorable. Still, Vernon does a wonderful job with the material, elevating Poppy's story and turning her into a flawed but very interesting antagonist that should've received more attention during her season. ## 2 Clifford "Cliff" DeMeo (Wesley Taylor) ### Season 3 ![Donna and Cliff DeMeo at a party in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-episode-1-donna-cliff.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu Unlike Season 2, Season 3 of Only Murders revolves entirely around one mystery: the death of conceited Hollywood star Ben Glenroy. [Played by a spectacular Paul Rudd](https://screenrant.com/only-murders-in-the-building-paul-rudd-character-death-season-5-continue/), Ben is the vain and troubled star of Oliver's stage play turned musical, Death Rattle, who is poisoned on opening night. Surviving, he apologizes to his cast and crew before declaring that one of them tried to kill him and that he'll get to the bottom of it. Ben then realizes the show's producer, Donna (Linda Emond), is behind the poisoning and confronts her son, Cliff (Wesley Taylor), who pushes him down the elevator shaft of the Arconia in an act of desperation. The DeMeos are *among the best characters in Only Murders*. Absurdly over-the-top, often cringe, and occasionally discomforting, this mother-son duo steals many of the scenes they're in, thanks to their weird, Oedypus-like dynamic. Their loyalty to each other is also quite endearing, even if it drives them to murder and take the blame for each other's downfall. Donna is also terminally ill with lung cancer, adding a tragic layer to their story. The mystery of Ben's murder is also much better handled compared to Bunny's, and the reveal of the DeMeos' culpability is far more satisfying and logical than Pope's. Overall, Season 3 is one of the show's strongest seasons, thanks to the Broadway angle and the flashy guest stars; [three-time Oscar winner](https://collider.com/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked/) [Meryl Streep](https://collider.com/meryl-streep-movies-rewatchable-ranked/)** is there, for crying out loud! However, it doesn't forget about its central murder mystery, delivering a great killer and his even greater quasi-acomplice. ## 1 Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan) ### Season 1 ![Jan Bellows smiling while looking at Charles in Only Murders in the Building](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/only-murders-in-the-building-amy-ryan.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1) Image via Hulu They say nothing beats the original, and in the case of Only Murders in the Building's killers, they are right. The first season revolves around the murder of Tim Kono (Julian Cihi), a solitary resident of the Arconia and a former friend of Mabel's. The trio first believes Tim was killed by Teddy Dimas (Nathan Lane) to protect his son, Theo (James Caverly), and his grave-robbery business. However, it turns out that the culprit is actually Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan), Charles' new girlfriend and a professional bassoon player. The mystery of Tim Kono's death is beautifully handled, and while Jan is a suspicious presence throughout the season, her reveal as the killer is still very effective. It must be said that this success is largely due to Jan being played by a literal Oscar nominee who is very obviously having the time of her life playing a psychopath. Indeed, out of all the killers in Only Murders, Jan is the only one who actually enjoys killing. She confesses to murdering Tim in cold blood, laughing as she does it, and even tries to kill Charles, too. Most disturbingly, Jan then tries to kill everyone in the Arconia by gassing the building. Jan is a true psychopath capable of great cruelty at the slightest provocation, but she's also a hilarious character who shares great chemistry with the trio, especially Charles. Something tells us Jan won't be far away from the show, especially after returning in Season 4 to kill Marshall Pope for the murder of Sazz. NEXT: [The 10 Best Hulu Original Comedies, Ranked](https://collider.com/hulu-original-comedies-ranked/)
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