Warning: This article contains Crimes Only spoilers for The Stunt Man season 4 episode 4.Crimes on the Building OnlyThe investigation into the death of Sazz Patakin (Jane Lynch) took an unexpected turn at the end of season 4 episode 4 “The Stunt Man” with Bev Melon (Molly Shannon). Bev was introduced among the first time Crimes on the Building Only Season 4 characters as producers in a Hollywood film about Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez). Before the cliffhanger in The Stunt Man, his role so far revolved around the film and had nothing to do with Sazz's death.
That has now changed, as Sazz appears in the future home of the Pataki Impact Academy, which is revealed in a flashback to be a secret passion project that was tragically cut short before Sazz's death. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel entered the dark, cluttered, and unfinished facility when they heard a voice from within. only to find Bev pointing a gun at them and threatening to blow their brains out if they move. This raises the question of why the Hollywood movie producer is there and threatening Charles, Oliver, and Maeby.
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There's More To Bev Than The Trio Thinks
It is currently unconfirmed why Bev is at the unfinished Sazz Pataki Impact Academy and why she has a gun with her, but it could be related to her work as a Hollywood producer. Both Bev and Sazz have worked in Hollywood, and while a high-powered producer and a stunt double might not seem like two people who would cross paths, they may be closely related because of their involvement in the industry. Depending on the nature of the potential relationship, Bev may have played a role in Sazz's deathor he can explore it on his own terms.
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Whether or not Bev knew Sazz, there's also the possibility that she might be investigating Sazz's death for a future film. The death of Charles' longtime stunt double and friend adds a layer of personal tragedy to the film, leading Bev to learn about and investigate Sazz's dream project. Crimes on the Building Only often takes seemingly threatening characters and moments and quickly reveals them to be comedic and harmless, and that may be the case at the start of the next episode. Bev holds the gun she found and makes an inappropriate joke to the trio.
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Episode 4's Opening Auditions Are Now Even More Suspicious
While Bev may be a red herring, there are clues that suggest she may be Sazz's killer. One of the most important clues is the timing of Bev's audition for The Stunt Man. flyer about open auditions for Crimes on the Building Only The film conveniently slips under the door of Mabel's new apartment when she's not there, and it's assumed that Howard Morris (Michael Cyril Creighton) will stay there in case the mysterious Dudenoff returns. This lured Howard away from the apartment and into an audition involving Bev.
Mabel is squatting in Dudenoff's apartment, where she currently lives.
Ironically, there will be open auditions at Arconia for a big budget Hollywood movie starring Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria. Bev confirmed that Josh Gad has already been cast as Howard, and that other well-known actors are likely to be cast to play other Arconia residents as well. The wiretapping may provide an alibi for Bev's presence in New York While trying to erase evidence of his involvement in Sazz's death.
Aside from the open auditions, there's also the matter of Bev conveniently contacting the trio about the film the day after Sazz's death. Perhaps he was trying to lure them out of New York and into Los Angeles while Sazz was being destroyed, thereby delaying the discovery of what had happened. Bev is also bad with faces because she portrays the Brothers' sisters as identical twins, even though they're not, ie. He could have killed Sazz when he intended to kill Charles and couldn't distinguish between their faces..
Why Bev Melon Might Not Be the Sazz Killer
It is too soon for the killer to be revealed
Despite clues pointing to Bev potentially being Sazz's killer, it's still early in the season for such a massive reveal. There are still six episodes left, which means there are inevitably more twists and turns before the real killer is unmasked. Crimes on the Building Only Season 4 release is yet to come. Why Bev is alone at Sazz Pataki Impact Academy and what they know can help move the cause forwardbut that's not where the investigation ends.
Bev is more likely to be a red herring, although the real reason she's in New York and investigating an important part of Sazz's life will certainly provide new insights into the ongoing investigation.
This is important to remember The shooter's real target was Charles, not Sazz. Charles and Bev met for the first time this season and have no personal history together, making it hard to see what motive Bev could have for wanting to kill her. Bev is more likely to be a red herring, although the real reason she's in New York and investigating an important part of Sazz's life will certainly provide new insights into the ongoing investigation.
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It Could Be Another Dopplegänger
“The Stunt Man” introduced a new character, Glenn Stubbins (Paul Rudd), who was revealed to be Ben Glenroy's stunt double. While addressing Rudd's surprise Crimes on the Building Only return, showrunner John Hoffman teased “We have dopplegangers all season long” that can mean tThe character holding the gun might not be Bev, but a dopplegänger of hers. This may explain why she is shown in darkness so that she does not look different from the real Bev.
This character could even be Helga, as the final episode reveals her as the identity of the mysterious voice on ham radio. Helga is the ex-girlfriend of Rudy Thurber (Kumail Nanjiani). Crimes on the Building Only's Westies and was said to be very strange even by their standards. Although Westies' secrets seem to be shared, There could be more to Helga, especially if she's Bev's dopplegänger Investigates Sazz's death. Crimes on the Building Only's Bev cliffhanger is the latest mystery that makes the series worth watching.