ABC recently renewed several of their TV shows for the 2016-17 season but the fate of Castle is still up in the air. The ratings are way down and lots of fans have been disappointed with the current season. Should this venerable series be renewed for a ninth season or, should the cast and crew call it quits?
On Castle, author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) finally tied the knot but there doesn’t seem to be much wedded bliss in their future. The rest of this season’s cast includes Seamus Dever, Jon Huertas, Molly Quinn, Susan Sullivan, Tamala Jones, and Toks Olagundoye.
Currently in its eighth season, Castle is averaging a 1.07 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.07 million viewers. That’s down by about 30% in both categories when compared to season seven and a far cry from the early days when it was averaging a 2.6 in the demo and 10.23 million.
There has been a lot of speculation about one or both of the stars not wanting to continue on for a ninth season of Castle. There’s also been talk of possibly making a spin-off with some of the supporting characters. Either option seems in doubt now that Paul Lee is no longer heading the network. Lee was reportedly fired in part because he kept renewing older and low-rated shows.
It’s also hard to ignore the fact that many fans have expressed frustration with this season’s storyline.
Will the show be renewed? Considering the ratings and expense, the network could easily decide to end it. If the stars are willing, I suspect they’ll want to renew it for a final, shortened season.
The producers have said that they have included some closure in the season finale, just in case this truly is the end.
What do you think? Should ABC pull the plug and cancel Castle or, should it be renewed for a ninth season? Would you watch a spin-off with the supporting characters?
To salve my frustration over the weeks-long interruptions and facile un-separations in Castle, I had to write “Castle Dialogues I’d LikeTo Hear” that could resolve in one episode the LokSat dilemma and the reunion of casket. Facing reality, I also wrote a sad ending that could end the series. Read the dialogues if you wish at: castledialoguesalt.com
Joe
Okay, I was already on board for this show BEFORE I walked into Barnes & Noble, and saw the Richard Castle book series! As it stands, I’m all-in for another season…w/ the current stars! PLEASE don’t let them “walk,” and PLEASE renew this show. #thatisall
I watch this on Hulu Plus because it’s on too late for me, but we anxiously await every single episode! I hope it is renewed for another season. I like the additional cast characters as well. They round things out nicely.
Please renew the show for a full 9th season it’s one of the best shows out there, me and my friends can’t wait for a new episode to come out every week.
Being an avid fan since the pilot aired, I hate to see this show go, but I have a feeling that Katic and probably Fillion are ready to move on. I’m disappointed that the parade of new showrunners and writers the last couple of years have taken quite a toll on this smart, clever, extremely popular show with two main characters who are universally loved by a huge fandom. This season, the show was almost off the air more than it was on, and, unfortunately, that practice tends to diminish the audience simply because it’s not on weekly. The long… Read more »
KS, the show may get more (new!) viewers via the book series in ACTUAL book stores! (I saw it in B&N, and was shocked to find that it was IN PRINT!) Now, which came first…the chicken (series), or the egg (books)? LoL
I very much agree. Look at startz and its marketing, stana and Nathan are popular because people literally spoke to other people, and said check out this badass show. It is funny you mention the sporadic airing, kinda like firefly, eh?
I love this show, it is one show that I would change my plans of the day so I would not miss an episode. Bring it back and give the main characters their due. The show would not be interesting without Katic and Fillion!They make the show and Ryan and Esposito are great compliments to the main characters. PLEASE do not cancell it
I strongly agree. NF once said, “Stana can act chemistry with a wet paper bag!” And then he said he is often the wet paper bag. Castle has always been the creative chemistry of Beckett and Castle evolving to CASKETT – the ongoing relationship that fans love. I think the characters can continue their journey and I strongly urge ABC to renew Castle with CASKETT – both leads!
Give the Show a graceful Exit already, when you start cutting main players in the cast thats never a good thing…
Cannot imagine a world without this TV program. As a former female police officer, the character of Kate Beckett, played to perfection by Stana Katic, has become one of my favorites of all time. Have always loved her ongoing and simultaneous frustration with, and attraction to, the character of Rick Castle. Absolutely adore this show and while I do feel the central story line has become somewhat lost this season, I hope the network does the right thing and renews it for at least a final and back to basics season.
One more season of CASTLE to tie up lose ends. THANKS!
I would love another season, with Castle and Beckett Back together solving the cases with the help of the others.
Renew for full season 9 if possible; short season if necessary. Let’s get Castle and Beckett back solving mysteries and having fun.
Please renew Castle for another season. We only discovered the show late last year and have been trying to catch up to the current episodes. We are in season 6 and loving it.
I hope not & if so, please end this the right way with a good ending, I enjoy this very much
The thing about this program was the interplay between Castle and Beckett. This season has been hollow with background intrigue with Beckett and their separation. They were a team and the team made some good entertainment. Let’s solve the background stuff and get back to the serious but fun crime solving. There is a lot that can be explored; add a baby, more grandma, Auntie Alexis, etc., and then the show could fade to a good ending.
I was SOLD on your comment…that is, until I saw “Auntie Alexis.” *gasps!* Wouldn’t that be “Big Sister, Alexis”? :} Oh, and I’m not foreseeing and “ending” to this show. Well, at least, not until this ninth season is in the can, and I can see for myself if the writers brought the fun-and-sexy crime solving back (hopefully, the can, and will!).
As avid fans, we would very much like to see Season 9.
Renew! My favorite show!