Good evening, dear listeners! An unexpected discovery catches the 'Only Murders in the Building' podcast off guard – so how will they use the information they've obtained? In this episode, you can expect fights in the elevator, rooster logos, secret paintings, and much more!

Previous recaps:

Episode 1

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This Is Just the Beginning. Recap of Episode 1, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 2

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Sins of the Fathers. Recap of Episode 2, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 3

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The Last Day of a Condemned Man. Recap of Episode 3, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 4

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Familiar Faces. Recap of Episode 4, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 5

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Everyone to the 70s Party! Recap of Episode 5, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 6

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Cinda Enters the Game. Recap of Episode 6, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 7

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Whack the Mole. Recap of Episode 7, Season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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Episode 8

Warning: spoilers for the series 'Only Murders in the Building' follow below

Part 1. The Missing Painting

The parrot named Mrs. Gambolini finally played her part in the investigation. We were all waiting for it to happen. So, during a hilarious squabbling scene between Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Charles Savage (Steve Martin), they discover the original painting that went missing from Bunny Folger's apartment. Yes, that very painting we hadn't heard about since episodes two or three.

Overall, the episode finally starts returning to the plotlines abandoned at the very beginning and tries to wrap them up. For example, Charles independently figures out that behind the name of Bunny's mother, Leonora Folger, is actually the artist Rose Cooper (Shirley MacLaine).

And what does that mean? It means that 'After the Credits' suddenly solved at least one plot twist of this episode of 'Only Murders in the Building,' only being wrong about Rose Cooper's intentions. We assumed she was behind everything – but we got a much more interesting development. And we are incredibly happy about it!

Part 2. Heart-to-Heart Talks

Next, we are given three very important conversations – both for the plot development and for revealing the main emotional themes of the series.

The first conversation took place between Oliver and Teddy Dimas (Nathan Lane) after an emotional conflict in the elevator (how hilarious it is to watch two Broadway legends beating each other up). So, the DNA test results showed that Will's (Ryan Broussard) real father is not the Irish-born Oliver, but the Greek Teddy. The talks about the difficulties of raising sons were touching.

The second conversation takes place between Rose Cooper and Charles Savage. Since Charles promised Rose to find the painting, he can't help but deliver it in person. Here, Rose, with Charles's help, removes the top canvas and reveals a second, secret painting intended for Charles's father. One where he was a good father. Yes, the theme of fathers and children continues even here.

The third conversation we hear is between Mabel and Detective Kreps (Michael Rapaport), the narrator of this episode. Because of last week's cliffhanger, we learned that he was the Glitter Guy. As if referencing the movie 'Nightcrawler', we find ourselves in a small boxing club where Mabel has to participate in a sparring match with the detective. Although Kreps doesn't reveal his main cards, he gives enough clues for Mabel to come to certain conclusions. And the conclusion is obvious – Cinda Canning (Tina Fey), the main competitor of the 'Only Murders in the Building' podcast, is lurking at the center of events.

Part 3. 'Only Murders in the Building' vs. 'Oklahoma Not OK'

So, Cinda finally becomes the main suspect. Why is that? Because, apparently, she was in cahoots with Detective Kreps, who helped her with her star investigation of the previous case. Remember how in the first season, Mabel, Charles, and Oliver bonded over solving the case of the missing girl named Becky, which Cinda was handling?

So it turns out that Rose Cooper is not the only person hiding under a false name. Cinda's assistant Poppy (Adina Verson) is the missing Becky, who, for reasons unknown to us, started helping the erratic podcaster.

We have one last episode of the season left to watch. And in principle, all the components for the resolution are already in place. Should we expect 'Only Murders in the Building' to throw us another plot twist, or will we be watching exclusively the confrontation between the main characters and Cinda?

Postscript. Wild Theory

In principle, we would be happy with any outcome. But one small detail bothers us – neither Rose nor Detective Kreps mentioned Cinda by name. They only described a woman with dark hair and glasses. And this description could easily fit... Poppy/Becky herself...

We are really looking forward to the resolution!