Following two weeks of record-breaking ratings, ABC has renewed their sophomore TV series, Castle, for a third season. This time around, the network’s showing more faith than ever in the series.
Castle revolves around an egotistical novelist (Nathan Fillion) who teams up with a police detective (Stana Katic) to solve crimes in the Big Apple. The drama also features Susan Sullivan, Molly Quinn, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tamala Jones, Jon Huertas, and Seamus Dever.
Castle debuted in March 2009 and averaged a 3.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 10.32 million viewers. This past September, season two got off to a slow start with a 2.3 rating and 9.26 million viewers.
Things weren’t looking so great but then the numbers showed signed of starting to pick up. In the last two weeks, Castle has hit some season record highs. Last week, with the help of a Dancing with the Stars lead-in, Castle achieved a 3.3 rating with 12.21 million total viewers. This week, the series hit a 3.5 rating and 13.86 million viewers.
That news has prompted ABC to renew Castle for a third season and to give the show its biggest episode order to date.
Season one of Castle is made up of 10 episodes. For season two, ABC ordered just 13 installments initially but, over the course of the season, upped that to 22 and then 24 episodes. Now, for season three, ABC has given Castle a full season order of 22 episodes right out of the gate.
The news is sure to make many of our readers happy. Castle was the big winner in our “Which bubble show should be renewed?” tournament.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that Castle is being renewed? Do you think any changes should be made to the series or should things remain the same?
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Thank you, ABC! I agree with Don – they keep the crappy shows and cancel the good ones. Perhaps the folks at ABC finally realized that not everyone in the US likes reality programming. The show is funny and entertaining and I love trying to solve the crime. Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic are perfect and I cannot imagine anyone else in either role. I don’t agree with the others about Castle and Beckett getting together, or hooking up. It would eliminate the sexual tension that seems to work so well. Perhaps Castle or Beckett having a love interest and… Read more »
I started watching the show because Nathan Fillion was among the cast. I really liked him in Firefly and Serenity. I admit that I had a hoo-hum attitude until half way through the first show. Then I was hooked. I like the wry silly writing style. I’d list it among my top all time ten favorites now. I’m really happy it’s coming back for a third season. Oh, and Stana Katic is not at all hard on the eyes as well as being perfect in the part of Beckett AKA Nikki Heat. Eye candy with a brain, my favorite flavor!… Read more »
I am thrilled and relieved! THANK YOU ABC!!! I have 14 episodes of Castle saved on my DVR and was not willing to delete them until I had confirmation that the show would be back! Yes, I know, I should buy the Season Sets, but being too young for social security and too old to get hired has put some serious crimps in my budget. My recordings of Castle and Saving Grace are always my programs of choice when there is nothing on but trash reality shows! Now we need to figure out how to save Saving Grace…TNT would have… Read more »
I’ve been watching Castle since day one! So glad the network renewed for a third season – clearly the best show on TV – I love Monday night!
Castle is ok, I will give it another try I am sure. But is hardly the best show on TY, cmon. I believe Fringe takes that spot, sorry.
Terrific news. One of the best written shows on TV. Takes “The Mentalist” concept to the next level with better writing and considerably better chemistry in Castle and Beckett than Jane and Lisbon. Thankfully, ABC, who renews forever some of the lamest shows on TV (e.g., Wife Swap, Stupid Nanny, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, etc.) yet pulls many just as they are getting interesting (e.g., Defying Gravity, Eastwick, et al.) got this one right. Glad to see they are not boneheads all of the time.
I wish I had heard of this show from the beginning because it is just awesome. As long as the channel is coming in, we watch Castle. Keep it around for a long time.
Absolutely thrilled. Can’t wait to see where they take the third season. Castle and Beckett have the hottest chemistry on TV. I’m looking forward to the ride but I hope they don’t take forever to get these two together. With this talented crew Castle can be the show to break the couple curse.
Finally some good tv news. This is funny and original. HELL YES!!!
Great news, abc has a thing for getting rid of good shows fast, but they trusted castle and its badass they did! the past 2 weeks have showed they have great writers a great future for many seasons! luv it!
My family and I love Castle and I am so excited that it is going to be on for a third season. Castle and Beckett rule!!!
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Absolutely Thrilled at the Castle Season 3 renewal. ABC has done a great job showing faith in a quality show. The show has it all, outstanding cast, writing, and crew and the renewal is well deserved. And , NO, they shouldn’t change a thing. Although getting Beckett and Castle together at some point to break the TV curse would be a good idea. These two lead actors, Stana and Nathan, can pull it off and maintain the sexual tension and chemistry. It would be super fun to watch them deal with each other in a romantic sense, trying to keep… Read more »
Awesome! This has quickly become one of my favorite shows currently on air! 🙂