Network: ABC
Episodes: 173 (hour)
Seasons: Eight
TV show dates: March 9, 2009 — May 16, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Molly C. Quinn, Nathan Fillion, Susan Sullivan, Stana Katic, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tamala Jones, Jon Huertas, and Seamus Dever.
TV show description:
Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) is an incredibly famous mystery novelist who has become bored with his own success. His life starts to get interesting when he learns that a real-world copycat killer has started staging murder scenes based on his novels.
Rick is soon questioned by NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), a very bright and aggressive detective who keeps her investigations under a tight rein. Their styles instantly clash yet sparks begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Rick steps in to help Kate find the killer. Once that case is solved, the author decides to use her as the basis for a new book series.
Rick uses his connections to get permission to accompany Kate while she investigates other cases, much to her frequent irritation. But Kate has a reputation for looking for “freaky” cases so she needs all the help she can get.
Others on her team include Kate’s confidant, Medical Examiner Lanie Parish (Tamala Jones); sardonic Detective Javier Esposito (Jon Huertas); and Detective Kevin Ryan (Seamus Dever), a nice guy who’s always ready to offer obscure facts. Captain Roy Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) is their boss who makes sure that Kate’s cases go smoothly, in spite of all of the strong personalities involved.
Rick’s mother is Martha Rodgers (Susan Sullivan), a diva and former Broadway actress, who still seeks the spotlight and often ends up getting involved with the police cases. Alexis (Molly Quinn) is Rick’s quick-witted and insightful teenage daughter who keeps her famous dad in line.
Rick and Kate build upon their new relationship as they look to solve strange homicides in New York — as much fun as one can have with death & murder.
Episode #173 — Crossfire
With their best lead in hand, Castle and Beckett are ready to take on LokSat. But an unforeseen twist puts their case – and their lives – in jeopardy.
First aired: May 16, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Castle TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a ninth season?
This is the best new show in a long time. I am so sick of the CSI or the dull run of the mill, cop type shows. I very rarely watch anything (on abc, cbs, or nbc) at 10:00 because it is just more of the same old – same old.
This is terrific television. Love it. Can’t wait until it is on each week.
I Think that ABC needs to leave the show on long enough to get a big following.I watch shows like ncis and bones,and life shows that have great character chemistry and castle,I believe has the same thing going for it.So for what is’t worth,i think it should ABC needs to have a little more faith.Great monday night programing.
There was a good gollowing. ABC new Program Director wouldn’t pay what leading lady wanted, as equal $$$ for leading lady. ABC – Cheap ! But very wealthy! New Orogram director doesn’t know how to negotiate. She had a short fuse. There will never be such a great replacement as this. I also think that new female director wants to put in her own people. I’m watching her moves. Not liking her decision. Leading lady as Kate Becket is multi talented! What a loss!!
Do not cancel Castle! I barely watch anything but medical shows and this show.
My family loves Castle! Please do not cancel. It is so clever & original.
This is such an amazing show, please don’t cancel!! I can’t understand why so much reality stuff is out there and shows like this end up being cancelled!
I absolutely love Castle. I look forward to watching it every week. Castle and Beckett have such amazing chemistry. Don
Don’t cancel this show! Finally a show worth the hype and you want to cancel it? What are the TV exwcs thinking? Leave a show on long enough to get people interested. Leave it on long enough to let the characters find their way.
Keep the good shows that intellegent people want to watch and get ride of the dumb reality crap that only the idiots watch.
Castle is AWESOME!! Please renew this show!!
OMG I love this show. I re-watch all the episodes all the time to see things I might have missed.
I love Castle! I look forward to it as much as Dancing With The Stars! Is it Monday yet???
I am in love with this show. It makes my Mondays great. 🙂
Castle is AWESOME, fresh, funny and Nathan Fillion is GORGEOUS!
You’ve got to be kidding! Castle is an excellent show – great story, great actors, funny, drama. Why cancel a show that is actually interesting and fun to watch and leave on useless shows like Medium (which network?)? Please give it a chance.
I agree with Virene. “Castle” is a wonderful show. It is also one of my all time favorites. Please don’t tell me it’s going off the air. What can we do to keep it?
Castle is a wonderful show and deserves another season.