Why does Nicky die at the hands of Lester in Only Murders in the Building Season 5? Character's fate, explored

Only Murders in the Building Season 5 comes with one twist after another. With a high Rotten Tomatoes rating, this season truly brought forth higher stakes. It began with the death of the beloved doorman, Lester. His murder set the stage for the trio’s next investigation.

However, soon things began to spiral. A complicated situation arises when Nicky’s dead body is found. In Only Murders in the Building Season 5, Episode 9, the trio almost loses all hope of finding out Lester’s murderer. Their building is also turning into a casino, and they have to leave soon.

Lester kills Nicky in Only Murders in the Building Season 5

While the trio is busy finding out who killed Lester and are almost on the verge of uncovering the truth, a new challenge comes their way. They find the murder weapon and believe that Randal is the one who killed Lester. At the beginning of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, Episode 9, they confront Randal about the weapon.

However, instead of answering, Randal runs away. They understand that Randal is involved in the case. Yet, what they eventually find out completely shocks them. When Mabel finally realizes that Randal is in the building and catches him, he tries to make them understand that he is not the one who killed Lester.

However, no one believes him. This makes Randal say that he wishes someone could have witnessed the whole situation to prove his innocence. Upon hearing Randal’s words, Lester says that he witnessed the moment he revealed the truth to Randal. He then shows video footage where Lester gives the murder weapon — which he used to kill Nicky — to Randal. He instructs him not to share it with anyone and reveals that he did it all for the building. Lester murdered Nicky so that the residents would not lose their homes.

The tenth episode of Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is just around the corner and will drop on October 28. Now that new revelations have surfaced, it will be intriguing to see how the trio navigates the case. They truly want to do justice to Lester.

At the end of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, Episode 9, Howard unknowingly finds a striking clue. He refers to his mother’s motorized chair and points out that it often left scuffs on the floor. Mabel quickly realizes that Nonna is linked to the case, as she also uses a motorized chair. The trio then confronts Nonna about the finger. Initially, she tries to evade the situation. However, in the end, Nonna understands that she has nowhere to escape.

It is truly intriguing to see how the cast members handle their respective characters. They make the storyline authentic, giving it a realistic touch that leaves an impact. Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin perfectly bring out the essence of their respective roles. The combination of humor and the thrill of solving mysteries in this series is truly worth appreciating. It is rare to see TV shows that focus on mysteries while also maintaining a distinct level of humor. The creators did a commendable job in making the series a perfect combination of both these aspects.

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