Castle

The sole purpose of Castle's partnership with Beckett was to earn him the heart of his prized novel, which unfortunately met it's completion and could have easily ended his partnership with Beckett.



I recently tuned into this season of 'Dancing with the Stars' and was shocked to notice Debi Mazar's appearance in 'Castle' the same week she was let off from the dance flick series. She and Castle did share some history since it was mentioned that they had a past fling together and earned a chapter because of it.



Mostly I enjoyed the closeness between Beckett and Castle. I knew the entire 'leaving to score three rounds of British Spy madness' was a hoax, at least I hoped so. They kept beating around the bush the entire episode. I must admit the revelation in the end with the double phone call was cheesy at most. I almost, just almost believe that maybe he and Beckett would just bump into each other at times after that, but to find out he took a bigger and better deal revolving around his Niki Heat character was a bit of a *shake of the head* and a *deep sigh* on the side.



Was it the fact that Castle wasn't going to make anymore books centered around Beckett which kept her on the low, or was it the fact that she wasn't going to be seeing his face and hear his witty remarks? Was she going to miss Castle? Were they actually going to kiss - I doubt this one, but the writers (hmmm why is that funny) seem to be pushing Kate and Castle closer together. Not a surprise. Loving Beckett's 'Nikki Heat' dress, was it meant to lure Castle in, or just another one of their flirtations.



I admire all the episodes this season Castle is growing into this 'Show I must watch every week' don't you just despise those series. One may have better things to do and watch, Castle falls into that category.



Lexa Reviews

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Four and a Half Stars



Grade B+

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Beckett, Esposito and Ryan teasing the late Castle was hysterical.



The scratching out of the photo is immediately odd – if she wanted a photo of Zane, why not just cut the mother out? She was obviously angry about being fired but most people wouldn't deface a photo. The affair with the husband *would* explain it. The baby-switching storyline was very interesting and I was impressed that Mrs Talbot allowed Zane's real father to meet Zane. It's really nice of her and she could keep it in court for years if she wanted to. I really liked that Mrs Talbot wanted to know about her son. It's definitely a warm and fluffy scene, I think there could be a very cordial friendship in the making.



Love the dedication, so sweet. Castle's in a difficult position – the opportunity of a lifetime but it means walking away from Beckett. Beckett goes all dreamy-eyed and Castle chickens out and starts talking about the case?! Beckett predictably gets upset that Castle's thinking about walking away and not surprisingly, they have a spat. Gotta love politics – the mayor needs good press so is willing to make another three books happen – guess Beckett's stuck with Castle, and we couldn't be happier.

I especially enjoyed this episode as there was a new twist in Castle's and Beckett's gradually intensifying relationship. By now we're at a point where both of them more or less admit to themselves their attraction for one another, but not to the other. So when Castle receives an offer to write some novels about some notorious British spy, he is seriously considering the offer, which will obviously turn to be a goldmine for him. His love for said spy is a major contributing factor to his enthusiasm. At the same time he is investigating his influence over Beckett and the team, to see if he was ever really needed and more importantly, if she's going to miss him. She seems cool at first but the scene at the party pretty much gives her away. She reads the dedication at the first page of the novel and is very moved by it, and ends up being very pissed that Castle is leaving the team. They exchange some seemingly indifferent lines in a very entertaining dialogue, and during the rest of the episode you can see Beckett is angry and sad that he is leaving. The scene at the car when they're waiting outside the victim's apartment was among the best of the episode, when Kate wants to tell him something and then the suspect appears. Finally the unrelieved tension is released in the final scene, where she tells him her true opinion of him and wishes him goodbye. It seems like something might happen (a kiss, perhaps?) and then the phone rings... And we're back to normal! Castle will do three more Nikki Heat novels as they bring in much more money than the spy novels, and Beckett is stuck with him, much to her hidden satisfaction. These two have great chemistry and there's no doubt about it. The scenes they had together in this episode actually carried me away into a romantic mood, that's how good their chemistry is. I think that's the main thing that makes the show interesting, all the actors blend very well together and create the most fun, exciting atmosphere. Now with the case, it was the murder of an illegal immigrant, who seemed to have an affair with a rich doctor but it turns out he had swapped her baby at birth with his own, since his own was sick and hers wasn't. Just as she was close to discovering the truth the doctor kills her. The scene where his wife and the boy's real father, the immigrant's ex-husband, meet and look at the boy play was very touching. I didn't think the doctor's wife would be so understanding, but it turns out the love for their children united them in spite of their superficial differences. I liked the twist in the case because in the beginning everything was pointing towards an affair gone sour. Also, the X-Files moments at the start of the episode, where the team makes fun of Castle about the body... Priceless!!



As always, can't wait for next week!

I found this story fantastic. First we have Castle stoked about possibly writing stories about one of his favorite characters ever and the man who got him writing in the first place. Then we have Beckett secretly really upset that the Nikki Heat novel may be one and done. Finally we have one of the best twists on a murder story so far on this show.



***** Major Spoilers *****



Castle first started writing because of his love of those British Spy novels. Now with the possibility of writing three of the next stories in the historical sequence and for a pretty fair amount of money who could turn that down.



Beckett actually gets pretty dolled up for the book party and the Mayor and her Captain are very happy she's been so agreeable about all of this. Having Beckett around is not as awful as she lets on and let's face it the two of them work well together. So after the dedication of the book to her and the boys at the 12th she really is crestfallen when she discovers he may get those other books to write.



Never fear, Nikki Heat does so well and sells so many copies the first few days, the publisher comes back with a three book offer and more money than he was to get paid for the other series. The scene between them at the end before they left for the new murder scene was electric. She looked like she wanted him to kiss her. He looked like he was inclined too. Then he shook her hand?!?



Oh yea, the murder of the Czechoslovakian woman was pretty brutal. Once we really get the twist at the end you don't understand totally why, but you do understand the doctor's panic. The final scene was touching, but very strange. This story is worth watching again.



Overall a fine set of storylines with some really good acting and writing. The performances were great especially Arye Gross as the immigrant father/dishwasher. The chemistry between Beckett and Castle is really palatable and can only get even better from here. Thanks for reading...

I really liked this episode and as usual, the writers and cast have managed to weave the case and its detective work seamlessly into the fabric of the main two character's lives. What sets this show apart from other shows that try to achieve the same is:



a) it works here, and



b) "Castle" has a stellar supporting cast to complement the "lives" we so enjoy watching.



The case was compelling enough on its own, and I really felt for the victim's ex-husband; not to mention the murderer's wife...



But the highlight is still the everyday lives of these characters.



Castle and Beckett are a joy to watch and the book release party was predictable but so well done that the viewer doesn't care. Chemistry. Pure and simple.



I love Susan Sullivan; I think she is priceless as Castle's Mother-cum-sister-cum best friend. That she is completely oblivious to her own eccentricities is what makes her so lovable. I would still like to see more of "Ryan" and "Esposito" because I think their interactions with the main characters is great as-is, but could add additional layers of fun to the life and pending love of "Castle"' and "Beckett".



Fun show. I look forward to it each week.

I thought this was a good episode with the release of "Heat Wave" and a possible offer for Castle to move on to another project. As usual for me the murder of week was the filler, the real story was and is the relationship between Castle and Beckett and the others at the precinct. I really felt as if this was a season final type episode. Waiting to find out what happens that keeps Castle working with Beckett. The dedication in the book, all of the uncertainty leading up to the final moments when it is revealed that they want at least three more Nikki Heat books and the mayor wants Beckett to continue working with him.