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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Couldn’t be happier about Castle being renewed..it’s well written, witty and keeps your interest from beginning to end. The chemistry between Castle and Beckett is outstanding…..can’t wait for the first episode of the new season. Hopefully Castle doesn’t spend the summer with the ex-wife ..would like to see he and Beckett get closer. Great show…..hope seasons 4,5, etc are in our future.
Saw the last show of the 2010 season last night, and was so discouraged, wanted some hint from Castle that he was not going to be gone all summer with his ex-wife. Have to get Beckett and him together.
glad this great show is renewed. There is a group of 16 year old who love watching this show.
I love the show…but don’t let the romance part go on to long with out a kiss or confession of their feeling for each other or a small love scence….was a great fan of the Bones series but they have loss my intrest and many of my friends by tap dancing all around the romance between them ..and then they came up with a dream-coma- romance instead of just letting it happen and then working in their normal life scenes as a couple…life can be intresting with out solving crimes as a team but what an intresting life they would… Read more »
my fav show love the relationship between Beckett and Castle. Great chemestry
I agree with Rob; after Monk left; Castle is the best ever. Keep love affair slow with obstacles.
Yay! for “Castle” being renewed. Now I just need to hear that “Medium” also got renewed and I will be a happy camper.
So glad Castle is being renewed! Gives the actors and writers a chance to really mature the show, beyond what I’m loving already!
Great news! Now that Monk’s gone, Castle is my favorite show. Chemistry is great, the supporting characters, esp. Molly and Susan, add a lot and Stana and Nathan’s relationship-in progress is realistic and solid. The show continues to grow. I hope it stays on for several years…best stuff on TV.
glad to see castle renewed. renew for seasons 4,5,7,etc.
Love the show. i look forward to Monday nights. Love Dancing with the Stars, but would watch even if Dancing wasn’t on before Castle. Love Castle and Beckett. Hope it is on for a long time.
I LOVE THE SHOW. I’m so glad they are going to be on the the 3rd season. I hope they stay on for a long time. One of the things that I love is the relationship Castle has with his Mom and Daughter. It’s so cute. I also like the story line and the whole cast. I do think it would be great if Castle and Beckett would get together. I think they could make if very interesting and funny. I LOVE THE SHOW
I want Castle to continue for a long run. I enjoy the show and look forward to each Monday night. We are fortunate enough to have Castle, previous episodes, shown on a Saturday night.
I like the cat and mouse interaction between the characters.
I bought Season One on DVD.
Castle is one of the wittiest and most entertaining shows on TV and should never have been considered for cancelation in the first place. The chemistry of the cast continues to develop and the sexual tension between the two main characters grows with each episode and as we all know, sex sells.
Thanks for renewing Castle. One of th best shows I have seen in years