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?
Love “Castle”. Found it last year and have caught up, I think. Amidst all the seriousness, there are those funny quips and expressions. Great writers. Forget ‘Bones’, it never measures up to “Castle”. All the actors in this show have great harmony. I just can’t decide about “Sir” . Her antagonism against Castle does give one to dislike though. Not many young people have the maturity that Alexis has, and viewers have to remember that. Leave Martha alone; she is humorous and lends much. Thru progression of episodes, she has become more insightful and gives nuggets of wisdom to her… Read more »
I went to a super bowl party and every single person was ahuge fan of Castle PLEASE DON’T CANCEL CASTLE!!!!!! The cast is incredable, especially Nathan Fillion, and Stana Katic!!!!!!! LOVE, LOVELOVE THIS SHOW 😀
Just discovered Castle (in syndication on TNT evenings = COX Cable 34 in San Diego).
Was very impressed – Tuesday Feb 26 watched three episodes in a row – enjoyed every minute; great writing/dialog, very attention holding. Will now try to find if show is still being aired on Mondays And oh yes – No Car chases, wild shootouts etc. etc.
Bill Z
Please don’t pull the plug on one of the best shows on tv! I can hardly wait for monday night at 10pm every week, and when it is not on it wrecks my whole day. It has been my favorite show since the very first show. I was hooked! Thanks for keeping this show going’
Kate Bones!!! Brennan & Booth has no chemistry and they are not compatible. The baby making episode, how it that happen – immaculate conception. Please compare like things. Castle is great and the show will be renewed cause many of the new shows ABC premiered this year have been cancelled. Castle is competing with Monday night football from September to December and they are still bringing in 8-9milion viewers – job well done.
Luv Castle, Luv Stana Katic. Luv the romantic tension between the two. Wish the writers would give them a little more touchy feely time together. Great show and luv the banter within the team. Keep it going guys!!
Keep Castle for another season
The characters and their relationships in this show are so believable and that’s just one of many things that make this show great. Not only is the writing always great, but the casting director deserves an award for picking this cast for sure!!!!
Castle is so amazing. I love this show so much!!!! And I have to say, to Kate that posted about Bones, I’m…baffled. That show is so dumb lol Castle is a millionnnnnn times better. Seriously.
I loooovvveee this show, but I so wish you would tone down the ‘actess’ grandma’s LA behavior, let her do a little more graceful aging, and pls, pls, quit reflecting that the teenager is totally able to make all her own decisions. Dont know if you know it but kids learn the bulk of our culture from TV and your just helping them with the challenges of teen time, which is to be in control of their lives, which IN FACT, THEY ARE NOT READY YET. How about making a real contribution to our culture and reflect how parents can… Read more »
Such a great show! Continuity and actual character growth and development that is realistic instead of the usual plot-driven character changes. Serious drama & serious comedy. The entire show just ha in such integrity. It’s even shot on film – so the visuals are movie worthy. Castle is a true gem!
Please Cancel
I perfer Bones
Please Cancel i hate this show
because it remids me of Bones
like black is white !!!
love castle best prog on tv in England anywhere
Are you kidding me, it seems every good TV Series Crime/Drama or Medical Crime/Drama ABC wants to cancel the show. Why? Televise these shows like, Castle and Body of Proof on weekends in the evening after the 10 O’Clock News. There are people like us that do enjoy watching these programs, along with Detroit 1 8 7