Warning! Spoilers ahead Crimes on the Building Only 4 seasons.
Crimes on the Building Only showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman explains how Loretta's (Meryl Streep) ending in season 4 affects her story in season 5. The hit Hulu murder mystery show returned for season 4 earlier this year, following Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) trying to find Sazz's (Jane Lynch) killer. In addition to solving this mystery, the season 4 finale ends with Loretta announcing that she will soon be leaving for New Zealand for a filming project, raising questions about Streep's involvement in the film. Crimes on the Building Only season 5.
During a recent interview TVLineHoffman explains the decision to send Loretta to New Zealand and how it will affect Streep's participation. Crimes on the Building Only season 5. The showrunner admits the decision was made partly out of practical concernsStreep is now stepping out if scheduling doesn't allow her to return, but she explains that it also fits with some of the major themes and character arcs in the series. Watch Hoffman's explanation below:
It's partly pragmatic in this way, of course. But really, it's about what the trio built together and what Oliver and Loretta built together. It's a bit of a wink to Hollywood when it comes to how the budget is all of a sudden [on her show] requires [they shoot in] New Zealand. It was part of him. But then it seems to me that it's a pretty mature decision where he says, “We shouldn't do it traditionally…we should never….”
There was a little longer speech, “we can long for each other, we can pray for each other, and then when we're together, it's more magical. All I want is to keep it.” So we'll see how it goes. Nothing makes me happier than Meryl Streep on a show.
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Plot details for season 5 have not been released yet, but Crimes on the Building Only The end of season 4 gives a big hint of what's to come. In what has become a tradition of the show, season 4 ends with a surprise death, this time to Arconia keeper Lester (Teddy Coluca). In season 5, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are seen investigating this murder in New York.and this was consistent with Oliver's decision not to accompany Loretta to New Zealand.

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While Loretta, who is off to New Zealand, has confirmed that her presence in season 5 may be reduced, that doesn't mean she won't appear. As Hoffman's comment suggests, it's still early days for season 5 and Nothing has been decided yet on how long Streep will appearas it will depend on the schedule. As for what's next for Loretta and Charles' relationship, that kind of distance may be hard to overcome, but they've clearly been through a lot as a couple so far, which is a hopeful sign.
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The Crimes on the Building Only one of the reasons the show is so successful is the cast and Streep has solidified herself as an interesting addition. Leaving Loretta in New Zealand could ultimately be a strong story-wise move, as it means the show can keep its focus on Charles, Oliver and Mabel, while also keeping the door open for fun and unexpected guest appearances and cameos. Many questions remain about it Crimes on Buildings Only' to come, but it certainly looks like viewers haven't seen the last of Loretta yet.
Source: TVLine