The seventh season of Castle was down by more than 15% but it was still one of the network’s most-watched scripted series. However, shows typically get more expensive to produce as they get older and salaries rise. For awhile, it wasn’t certain if some of the cast would be returning for season eight. If the ratings continue to slide downward, will Castle be cancelled? Will it be renewed for a ninth season? Stay tuned.
On the previous season of Castle, author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) finally tied the knot. If their past is any indication however, it looks unlikely that there will 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.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/12 update: ABC has cancelled Castle after eight seasons. Details here.
5/17 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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For comparisons: The seventh season of Castle averaged a 1.57 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.47 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Castle TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a ninth season? How long should it run?
Castle ratings were still among the best. It doesn’t make sense to take it off. It was ground breaking for detective shows when it started, there’s plenty more episodes before it should be finished.
Their ratings are still some of the best. Why in the world would you cancel one of our favorite shows?
Abc wasn’t playing to castle fans. They were playing to a fan base on money only.
Please do not cancel. Love this show!! They still need to have a baby.
BIG mistake to cancel Castle! Great show!
I agree wholeheartedly
Castle has the Best Writers, Best Characters, BEST Actors and is the BEST SHOW on TV. What does ABC think they are doing cancelling it! I agree with all the other fans – – – there is nothing else worth watching!!!
I think Castle should be renewed. Castle and Kate are fun to watch. They definitely get into some unique situations. I love this show.. Please don’t cancel “Castle”.
probably everybody’s new that castle was going to be canceled, because the ratings never was any good and it Kept Getting worse, it is a shame that the writers couldn’t see that, they call themselves show runners I think the right word is show killers, considering they came off a failed program, I do not blame the networks except that there are four shows that has lower ratings than Castle and Nashville’s, Castle was about the only program I watched. As far I am concerned they will probably put on some trashy show or some stupid game show, the problem… Read more »
I’m very upset because castle was cancelled the best shows are ALWAYS cancelled ! To be replaced by some crap !, that no one wants to watch . I think I’m going to quit watching tv altogether . Thank you to the CAST of the tv show Castle for the past 8 years. I’m going to miss watching each of you every week. ABC you have lost another viewer .Obviously this doesn’t matter to ABC.
Please don’t cancel Castle. I’m 75 and watch it twice a day on the re-runs.
Bad Business move by ABC. Absolutely insane. I’m done watching network television.
I’m very saddened and disappointed that ABC cancelled this great show. I have never missed an episode. I love Nathan and Stana together. And now I’m afraid that ABC is going to put some stupid reality show in its place. Well, ABC you just lost another viewer because I will be fillling that time slot watching something on another station. Please have the good sense and make the wise decision to bring the show back for all the viewers who like the show.
I’m really upset and very sad they canceled this very good and entertaining show. Not happy at all. And I’m afraid that they’ll put some stupid reality show in its place. I guess I will have to be watching another show on another station. Too bad ABC, you just lost another viewer for any of your shows. I just hope you do the right thing and bring it back for all the people that enjoyed the show.
Very much enjoy Castle; one of my favorite show. I never miss it. Hope they reconsider cancelling it.
Keep Castle going! Love the whole sow look forward to it. Age 64
Why does the greatest show have to be cancelled ? I have never missed an entire episode of castle. I wish they didn’t cancel it ):