: Bunny’s mother (played by Shirley MacLaine) arrives at the Arconia, not necessarily to mourn, but to reclaim the valuable painting. Her sharp wit and keen nose for "the real thing" put the trio on edge.
"Framed" masterfully balances the series' trademark humor with deep-seated personal stakes for Charles. By linking the murder to a piece of his father's hidden history, the show elevates the mystery from a "whodunnit" to a personal journey of discovery. As Leonora observes, "the painting is the key," and by the end of the episode, it's clear that Bunny’s death is tied to secrets far older than the trio realized. "Only Murders in the Building" Framed (TV Episode 2022) [S2E2] Framed
: Charles, Mabel, and Oliver discover the painting (or a very good forgery) has mysteriously appeared in Charles's apartment. : Bunny’s mother (played by Shirley MacLaine) arrives
: Mabel meets Alice (Cara Delevingne), an artist who begins to suss out Mabel's emotional walls and artistic passions, sparking a relationship that fans have noted feels "fishy" from the start. By linking the murder to a piece of
: To avoid suspicion, the trio attempts to sneak the painting back into Bunny’s apartment during her memorial service, leading to a series of classic, high-tension comedic mishaps. Key Character Intrigues
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Only Murders in the Building , aptly titled the stakes shift from simple investigation to a desperate race to clear the trio's names as they find themselves literally and figuratively framed for Bunny Folger's murder. The Central Mystery: The Savage Painting
: The memorial provides a backdrop for the trio to observe their neighbors, including Howard (and his bird, Mrs. Gambolini) and the ambitious Nina Lin, who is poised to take Bunny's place as Board President. Themes and Takeaways