S1 E6: To Protect and Serve
September 22, 2021 · 35 min
Why listen
The writers of episode 6 break down how one episode ties the whole season together without losing the laughs.
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In this episode
- Why episode 6 is a turning point for the entire season
- How the writers balanced mystery plotting with comedy
- What the Mabel reveal meant and how it came together on the page
- What it is like writing a TV show as working playwrights
About this episode
The plot thickens! Keener and Kk are talking with Madeleine George and Kim Rosenstock, the writers of episode 6 "To Protect and Serve." They discuss the pivotal role this episode plays in tying together so many already established elements while still keeping the humor at the forefront. What it was like working with Steve and Marty, the reveal of Mabel's secrets and life, their work as playwrights, and their working together between New York and LA. PLUS! FAN MAIL!
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About Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast
A witty and revealing video and audio podcast hosted by Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard) that takes fans behind the scenes of Only Murders in the Building season five—unpacking each episode with the cast and crew through never-before-heard stories, hidden details, and playful on-set moments that celebrate the mystery
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