"Castle" (2009) TV series

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Creator:

Andrew W. Marlowe

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Female Detective | Murder Investigation | Novelist | Father Daughter Relationship | Control Freak

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	10:02 PM	ABC	Kill the Messenger	#2.8
Mon. Nov. 16	10:02 PM	ABC	Love Me Dead	#2.9

Cast

Nathan Fillion	...	Richard Castle (20 episodes, 2009)
Stana Katic	...	Kate Beckett / ... (20 episodes, 2009)
Molly C. Quinn	...	Alexis Castle (20 episodes, 2009)
Seamus Dever	...	Kevin Ryan / ... (20 episodes, 2009)
Susan Sullivan	...	Martha Rodgers (20 episodes, 2009)
Ruben Santiago-Hudson	...	Roy Montgomery / ... (20 episodes, 2009)
Jon Huertas	...	Javier Esposito / ... (20 episodes, 2009)
Tamala Jones	...	Lanie Parish / ... (18 episodes, 2009)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Netherlands:9

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

ABC Studios

Trivia:

Richard Castle's Apartment is the same set as was used for the main character's apartment (Mick's apartment) in the short lived series, Moonlight.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Dancing with the Stars: Round Four (#9.8)" (2009/I)

Ah, a Breath of Fresh Air.

The pilot episode for ABC's new crime show "Castle" left me wanting more, much more in fact, and that is exactly what a good pilot should do. The relationship formed between the two leads is unquestionably one of the best and is, so far, most endearing. It is impossible to not like them.

I'll start with Nathan Fillion(of "Firefly" fame). Nathan plays Richard 'Rick' Castle. His charm and wit and spot-on comedic delivery make him alone the reason to tune in each week. Move over David Boreanaz 'cause Nathan has got you beat in the plucky-comedic-male-sidekick-to-tough-and-serious-female-cop role. Nathan comes off as the friend we all want and treasure. Having followed Nathan's career rather closely I am glad to see him in this role. It fits his nature and you can tell he knows it too just by watching him. It's in his postures and mannerisms and facial expressions. I believe he said in an interview that he is "72%" this character and that sounds about right. He is comfortable in this role. Similar to how he was comfortable when playing Malcom Reynolds in "Firefly"(which, by the way, is the greatest show of all time...period).

Then there is Stana Katic, who plays Detective Kate Beckett, and God is she gorgeous and enticing. No wonder Nathan's character can't get enough of her. Stana manages to instill in the portrayal of her character enough grit and fortitude to be mysterious and alluring, while retaining a good amount of the audiences confidence in her ability to be a bad-ass. On the other side, though, she is beautiful and her lightly-flirtatious nature does not detract from the other part of her character but rather enriches it making her feel real rather than just a cliché tough female cop(because TV is full of them right now).

What it comes down to, ladies and gentlemen, is chemistry and these two have it. They are a joy to watch even when they are not in scenes together and that is what will keep viewers tuning in each week. This show has great promise.

Before I go I will note that it was nice to see real authors on the show(I will not reveal who). It adds another layer to Castle's character and makes for an amusing poker scene. I hope the producers arrange for more cameos of this nature.

Done.