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Only Murders in the Building season 5 continues to take viewers on an intriguing and thrilling ride as Mabel, Oliver, and Charles dive deeper into the mysteries of their building, the Arconia. In the fifth episode of the season, titled Tongue Tied, the trio uncovers shocking details and faces unexpected twists that put them closer to the answers they’ve been searching for.
Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers from Only Murders in the Building season 5 episode 5. Reader’s discretion is advised.
The episode, while still leaving some questions unanswered, presents significant developments, particularly around the mystery of Tommy the Tongue. In the end, with some help from Detective Williams, the trio finds out that Tommy the Tongue is not a person but a company. Their research leads them to a key address that may hold the answers they’ve been seeking. There, they find out something shocking involving Nicky’s wife, Sofia, and Lester’s wife, Lorraine.
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What is the real story behind Tommy the Tongue in Only Murders in the Building season 5 episode 5?
The central mystery in Only Murders in the Building season 5 episode 5 revolves around Tommy the Tongue, a name that is repeatedly brought up throughout the episode. Mabel, Oliver, and Charles become increasingly frustrated with their lack of progress in the case. They look all over the Arconia for hints, talk to the building staff, and even consult Detective Williams, but they still don’t seem to be any closer to solving the case.
In a shocking end to the episode, as the trio follows Sophia to get back Charles’ phone, Detective Williams calls to inform them that Tommy the Tongue is not a person, but a business worth a lot of money that Lester had made several invoices out to. She further tells them that the company’s bank accounts were emptied earlier that morning, and only an address could be found: 4712 Empire Boulevard, the same address Mabel tracks Charles’ phone to.
The chaos at the building meeting
The building meeting is one of the most eventful parts of Only Murders in the Building season 5 episode 5. After learning that many of the workers in the building are worried about the rise of robot L.E.S.T.R., who has taken over several of their jobs, Oliver sets up a meeting between the staff and the residents of the Arconia.
Nothing good comes of the meeting, however, because Howard and the residents don’t care about the staff’s complaints. Due to this, the staff only get angrier that robots are taking over their jobs.
Oliver tries to keep things calm during the meeting, but things quickly get out of hand. Howard doesn’t care about what the staff is worried about. He says that if robots like L.E.S.T.R. can do the work better, then the building doesn’t need the staff anymore.
This statement alienates the staff from the residents even more. Just as the meeting reaches a boiling point, a shocking event occurs: L.E.S.T.R. goes missing. It’s later revealed that the robot was thrown from the building by Miller, the Arconia’s garbage man, in frustration.
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The discovery of the carved desk
Mabel and Oliver look through the Arconia’s staff room in their quest to learn more about Tommy the Tongue and find something disturbing. They find a desk made of wood that has the words “Die Lester Die” carved into it. Although they initially assume it’s about Lester the doorman, Randall admits that he wrote it about L.E.S.T.R.
This message shows how angry the Arconia staff are with L.E.S.T.R., which has taken over many of their jobs. This discovery deepens the mystery surrounding the relationship between the staff and the robots. It becomes clear that there’s tension brewing between the staff and the building’s management, and some individuals may be harboring grudges against the robot.
Charles and his relationship with Sofia
Charles’ story takes an interesting turn in this episode, as his relationship with Sofia becomes a focus. Charles goes on a date with her, who is a key suspect in the case. Surprisingly, Sofia’s grown children are also there. Despite that, Charles and Sofia have a flirty hibachi session, which makes it clear that their relationship is getting stronger.
However, things take a darker turn when Charles discovers the next day that his phone has gone missing. It contains crucial information, including pictures from the trio’s autopsy of Nicky and their murder board. Charles also admits that he told Sofia his phone’s passcode. Charles, Mabel, and Oliver soon realize that Sofia may be hiding something more sinister, and this leads them to a new lead in their investigation.
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The final clue and the trip to Empire Boulevard
The most critical development in the episode happens when the trio receives a portrait crafted from the trash left behind by Lester. This strange gift comes from Miller, who hands it to them after the chaotic building meeting.
The portrait contains vital evidence, including receipts and other clues that point to 4712 Empire Boulevard. This location becomes the focal point of their investigation. Cpincidentally, the trio also tracks Charles’ phone to the same location.
As they drive to Empire Boulevard, the trio gets a call from Detective Williams, who confirms that Tommy the Tongue is indeed a company, not a person. This leads to a tense moment as the trio pulls up in front of the building. They find Sophia getting out of her minivan and knocking at the door. They are then shocked to see Lorraine opening the building door, bidding Sophia in.
This raises more questions than answers, and the trio is left wondering whether these two women were involved in their husbands’ deaths to get their hands on the large amount of money from the company.
Interested viewers can catch Only Murders in the Building season 5 episode 5 on Hulu, where all the released episodes are streaming.
