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?
Get it together ABC and stop cancelling your best shows! Castle is one of your best shows. How about cancelling a reality show instead.
I love this show there are a lot of others that are upset it is being canceled
I don’t want the show to stop. Too many of my favorite shows are ending, WHY?
I am hoping that ABC will reconsider cancelling the show. My family and I have watched Castle faithfully for years. It is well written, well acted, funny, and witty, with plots that keep you guessing. It always exceeds expectations. I love Nathan Fillion. The cameraderie he has with Stana Katic seems genuine; but if she wanted off the show; they could have written a believable resolution, i.e.; where they still love each other but need to go separate ways. Nathan Fillion could certainly carry Castle on his own; and they could even make his finding a new love interest into… Read more »
I’m so sick of ABC cancelling shows I watch. . I am at the point that I am willing to boycott ABC and tell everyone on facebook and twitter . Let the leading lady go but keep the show on. Kill her off if you have to. ABE has made a big mistake.
ABC have really bungled this. First they announce that Stana Katic and Tamala Jones are out , then they allow Nathan Fillion’s reputation to be trashed and having done all that they cancel the show. What a mess and what a horrible way for such a loved show to end. Now most people will think of this instead of all the wonderful characters and stories we all so loved.
With truth out on Fllion’s DIVA ways, getting Stana fired show needed cancel.
As GREAT as show, cast is wld NOT have been what it IS without Stana.
Fillion blew it. Show was, is NOT a success bcuz of HIM. People would NOT have watched after Stana was REMOVED.
Our family have been loyal Castle fans for years. Love the show. Wish you’d let it remain on the air. Live the characters and the acting. Great mix of drama and comedy. Please reconsider
We really enjoy this show, Makes no sense to cancel it
Don’t cancel Castle. It is our favorite
So disappointed. Love Nathan Fillion. The show could have stood on its own without her 🙁
Don’t cancel Castle. My husband and I enjoy the show.
I am the biggest fan of castle ! Even though I am eleven , I love solving mysteries with Kate and Rick.
Why do they cancel decent good programming and replace with garbage. Castle is very well written and fun to watch. BAD DECISION.
Would be devastated if Castle is cancelled!