"We've grown accustomed to the controversial presence of LESTR (the robot doorman) in the Arconia, but how - and when - did he get there? Apparently his arrival preceded OG Lester's death, and we flashback to see human Lester opening up the contraption and opting to keep it locked away downstairs. But just because the robot wasn't on the clock doesn't mean it wasn't keeping tabs on what was going on. Stored away in the breakroom, it saw even the most salacious comings and goings, like Lester saying, "I've been looking the other way too long," and Randall stashing away the bloodied elevator crank. This robot could be the key to cracking the case, like those parrots who witness crimes."
"But when the trio go to confront Randall after catching him with the murder weapon via the courtyard's bird watching camera, he bolts. That isn't necessarily a good sign innocence-wise. All in all, things aren't looking good. The countdown is on until they all lose their homes in the Arconia, and now their main suspect has (at least according to his social media) fled to Cuba - meaning their entire case has essentially hit a complete dead end."
"All that's left to do is get drunk and mourn the loss of the Arconia with their fellow residents, including a familiar face. Teddy, played by Nathan Lane, is out of prison just in time for this mopey bon voyage, but he's not necessarily free from having a warden. LESTR has been running a tight ship, so much so that even Howard has been replaced as its administrator by one of Camila's goons. "After everything I've done for you, I'm not gonna be ignored, LESTR," a scorned Howard says, doing his best Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. But on the bright side, to commemorate their last night, Oliver plans to host a Last Supper themed party - à la Carrie Bradshaw in And Just Like That, or Jesus in the Bible."
LESTR arrived at the Arconia before Lester's death and was stored locked in the breakroom. The robot recorded intimate and incriminating moments, including Lester admitting, "I've been looking the other way too long," and Randall hiding a bloodied elevator crank. The trio identifies Randall via the courtyard bird-watching camera but he bolts and appears to flee to Cuba, stalling the case. Residents face imminent eviction as the investigation collapses. Teddy is released from prison, Howard loses administrative control of LESTR to a Camila ally, and Oliver plans a Last Supper-themed farewell party.
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