Castle

A novelist and a police officer solve crimes, banter, and inevitably try to fight their growing attraction.

Mondays, 10 PM ET, ABC

Current Season: 5 - Total Episodes: 34
Highest Rated: Ep 15, Season 4

C+

“Watershed”

by Phil Dyess-Nugent May 13, 2013 -

Castle and Beckett managed to take their relationship to the next level without jumping the shark. Will the relationship make the jump into next season?

B+

“The Lives Of Others”

by Phil Dyess-Nugent April 1, 2013 -

Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear, when Nathan Fillion was solving crimes and drooling over Stana Katic in this space every Monday night.

“Probable Cause”

by Phil Dyess-Nugent October 29, 2012 -

Remember the 3XK Killer from this show's third season? If not, you might not be writing for a show that's become hard up for fresh, interesting villains.

A-

“Murder, He Wrote”

by Phil Dyess-Nugent October 15, 2012 -

Castle and Beckett head for the Hamptons for fun in the sun, romance, and… murder! And, time permitted, maybe some vollyeball.

Ep. 24, Season 5
“Watershed”
Ep. 19, Season 5
“The Lives Of Others”
Ep. 5, Season 5
“Probable Cause”
Ep. 4, Season 5
“Murder, He Wrote”

Features Reviews

Season

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"Flowers For Your Grave"
Episode 1

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B

"Vampire Weekend"
Episode 6

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B

"Knockout"
Episode 24

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C-
"A Deadly Affair"
Episode 1

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B

“Always”
Episode 23

When Castle says he's in love, you best believe Castle's in love, L-U-V.
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B-
“Undead Again”
Episode 22

Castle suspects a zombie may be involved in tonight's murder, but Beckett says she doesn't believe zombies exist. Methinks she doth protest too much.
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C+
“Headhunters”
Episode 21

In the immortal words of Lou Reed: Sweet Jane! Sweet Jane!
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B-
“The Limey”
Episode 20

How devoted is ABC to its ongoing project of keeping Rick Castle from getting busy with his partner? Enough to start importing guys from overseas.
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B-
“47 Seconds”
Episode 19

An explosion at a protest rally fills Castle's head with thoughts of love.
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C+
“A Dance With Death”
Episode 18

Castle relaxes in front of the TV for a little celebrity dancing competition that’s... murder! [Thunder crack and sinister laugh optional]
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A-
“Once Upon A Crime”
Episode 17

Somebody is leaving dead bodies dressed as fairy tale characters strewn all over Central Park. To which seasoned New Yorkers answer, It must be Tuesday.
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A-
“Linchpin”
Episode 16

Nathan Fillion's dimples are all that stand between us and World War III.
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B+
“Pandora”
Episode 15

Jennifer Beals guests as a CIA honcho. And during the day, she welds!
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A-
“The Blue Butterfly”
Episode 14

Mark Pellegrino’s role inspired by the classic novelty record “I’m My Own Grandpa.”
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B+
“An Embarrassment Of Bitches”
Episode 13

Nathan Fillion's dimples compete with cute dogs and a pretend Kardashian.
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C+
“Dial M For Mayor”
Episode 12

Beckett goes after the Mayor of New York as a murder suspect, because it's high time that a major New York politician was guilty of something that didn't involve his zipper.
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C
“Till Death Do Us Part”
Episode 11

Detective Ryan's wedding day is here. Will his partner Esposito bang on the windows of the church and hysterically call out his name? Stay tuned.
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B-
“Cuffed”
Episode 10

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B+
“Kill Shot”
Episode 9

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A-
“Heartbreak Hotel”
Episode 8

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C
"Cops & Robbers"
Episode 7

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C+
“Demons”
Episode 6

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A-
“Eye Of The Beholder”
Episode 5

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A-
“Kick The Ballistics”
Episode 4

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B-
“Head Case”
Episode 3

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A-
“Heroes And Villains”
Episode 2

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B
“Rise”
Episode 1

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C

“Watershed”
Episode 24

Castle and Beckett managed to take their relationship to the next level without jumping the shark. Will the relationship make the jump into next season?
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C+
“The Lives Of Others”
Episode 19

Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear, when Nathan Fillion was solving crimes and drooling over Stana Katic in this space every Monday night.
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B+
“Probable Cause”
Episode 5

Remember the 3XK Killer from this show's third season? If not, you might not be writing for a show that's become hard up for fresh, interesting villains.
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C
“Murder, He Wrote”
Episode 4

Castle and Beckett head for the Hamptons for fun in the sun, romance, and… murder! And, time permitted, maybe some vollyeball.
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A-
“Secret’s Safe With Me”
Episode 3

Castle buys a storage unit so he has a place to keep all his spare… MURDER!
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B+
“Cloudy With A Chance Of Murder”
Episode 2

Castle and Beckett are still doin' it. The crime-investigation plots still ain't gettin' it done.
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B
“After The Storm”
Episode 1

The good news is, the last five minutes of the season finale wasn’t a dream. More later on whether that’s also the bad news.
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C+

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