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. This season started with the death of the beloved doorman, Lester. His murder set the stage for the investigation by the trio.

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. 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 finding the truth when a new challenge comes their way. They find out the murder weapon and think 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. However, what they eventually find out completely shocks them. In this episode, when Mabel finally understands 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 this whole situation to prove that he is innocent. On hearing Randal’s words, LESTR says that he witnessed Lester revealing the truth to Randal. He then shows video footage where Lester gives the murder weapon, which he used to kill Nicky, to Randal. He then tells him not to share this with anyone. He also reveals to Randal 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. It will be dropping on October 28. Now that new revelations are done, it will be intriguing to see the trio navigate through the case. They truly want to do justice to Lester. At the end of the ninth episode of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, episode 9, Howard unknowingly finds a striking clue. He refers to his mother’s motorized chair.

He points out that the motorized chair often left scuffs on the floor. Mabel quickly understands that Nonna is linked to the case. Nonna is the one who also uses a motorized chair. The trio then confronts Nonna about the finger. Initially, they try 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.

The cast members make the storyline authentic. Through their contribution, the story gets a realistic touch. It leaves an impact. Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin perfectly bring out the essence of their respective characters. 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 also possess a distinct level of humor. The creators did a commendable job in making the series have a perfect combination of both these aspects.

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