Season 3 of OMITB has seen a "cat's out of the bag" episode, revealing secrets about the trio and Loretta's past. The series has two more episodes, with both expected to reveal more. Episode 8 uses the theatre setting better than the earlier episode, with Da'Vine Joy's unexpected cameo as Williams. Martin Short has turned around Oliver's outlook in this season, and he was the pick of performers. However, the characters in this season did not move forward with the narrative, and the repetitive juxtaposition is frustrating. Despite this, OMITB has a reliable format that hardly creates any hiccups. Loretta's life was reshaped after her elimination from the suspect pool, and her hatred for Ben Glenroy became clear when she revealed she was a mother and had given up her child for adoption. This revelation was not surprising, as some readers thought Ben was Loretta's child. However, Loretta's passionate hatred for Ben was not entirely based on her son, Dickie. Learning that Dickie was her biological child filled in the gap, explaining her hatred for Ben because he mistreated her son. Loretta kept up with her son's life through a scrapbook, but she had limited knowledge about the relationship between the brothers, which was shocking as they were in the same production. The revelations about Loretta's life and the relationship between Ben and Dickie were a revelation that enriched the viewing experience. The protagonist, Dickie, witnesses Ben using Dickie as a doormat, leading to a deep hatred towards him. Her guilt for Ben's actions is heightened as she grapples with her feelings for her son, Oliver Putnam, who is nearing Broadway premiere. The protagonist's relationship with Dickie is complicated by her role as the director and the lead actor, who has secrets. The situation becomes even more dangerous when Dickie's involvement in Ben's murder is revealed as innocent, causing Detective Williams to embark on another hunt. The protagonist's relationship with Dickie is a complex and emotional one, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship in the world of theatre. Da'Vine Joy Randolph's portrayal of Detective Williams in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 7 was well-suited due to her commanding voice, ability to play bosses, and her ability to deliver comedy with great timing. The episode focused on Dickie's motive to kill Ben, with Ben emerging as the top contender. However, Loretta's involvement in the murder was ruled out due to her limited access to the theatre's rooms and her drug problem. Ben was younger and stronger than Loretta, making it difficult for her to pull off a feat like pushing down an elevator shaft. Additionally, Loretta couldn't climb high into the Arconia, as she wasn't a resident. Despite these challenges, Randolph's performance as Detective Williams was a solid choice for the show.
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