Castle

[jordmundt6]

It was a surprise when they did it. I think they weren't thinking clearly enough about how they planned their repeats. I hope this episode delivers on its potential and we don't have "Chet" moments. Maybe we'll see Doc Haydon (aka Motorcycle Boy) for a few minutes to remind ourselves that he actually does exist.

[Potter_fan]

Originally Posted by jordmundt6

T Not as big of a letdown as whiny Red John, but definitely not satisfying.

watch the Mentalist do ya? I used to but not so much anymore

[jordmundt6]

Yes, I was a big fan of The Mentalist for most of the first two seasons until that diaster of a second finale. Now, I find that viewing recorded episodes (I NEVER watch it live anymore) is more a chore than an entertainmnet. And all because of poor archvillain casting. I love Castle a lot more than I ever liked The Mentalist, so I'm hoping that Castle avoids the mistakes, pitfalls, and pratfalls that have plagued The Mentalist and Bones.

[HedwigOwl]

hmm...no comments on tonight's episode??

[Fawkesfan1]

Originally Posted by HedwigOwl

hmm...no comments on tonight's episode??

I do . Loved the kiss (kisses) between Castle and Beckett... finally ! Anyone else have any thoughts on their kiss (kisses)?

It was SO worth the wait.

As for the episode, it was pretty much average... but overall ok.

[jordmundt6]

And see I thought that was a darn good episode, highlighted by a kiss. The Captain got put through his paces, Ryan and Esposito were interesting. The hitter had a lot more gravitas than the Triple Killer (which really doesn't bode well for the future of the series since Triple is supposed to be a continuing nemesis). I was relieved, but also a little disappointed that Motorcycle Boy is getting the complete Chet treatment. What's more, they turned him into Charlie Casey--off at a moment's notice to remedy the world's medical disasters. I didn't get that hit off the character when they introduced him. Hasty rewrite? As for the kiss(es)--excellent and totally worth the wait. Notice, they also played the reactions well and that beat that was missing from Prepon's episode (when Kate asked that uncomfortable question and neither of them reacted) was there when Castle said "That was amazing!" I also liked him saving Beckett with his fists, even better than the mutual save with the guns in the season premiere. I don't know if this will progress fast or far, but I know that if they try for more artificial separation during the season finale (a la Bones), I shall be most put out.*mock severe Prince Humperdink stare*

Oh, forgot to mention--two casting gripes and one writing gripe. No Alexis, no Lainie. More importantly, however, who was the third member of the cop kidnapping squad from the early '90s?

[Mugglewizard]

Missed Alexis this episode. The Kiss I guess was one of the most awaited scenes of the series. and I loved Beckett's last words in the episode. I will wait until a miracle happens.
Castle with his fists was nice to watch

[Fawkesfan1]

Originally Posted by Mugglewizard

Missed Alexis this episode. The Kiss I guess was one of the most awaited scenes of the series. and I loved Beckett's last words in the episode. I will wait until a miracle happens.
Castle with his fists was nice to watch

Me too. Definitely , and it was well worth the wait . Same here.

[jordmundt6]

Again, they keep coming up with solid episodes (and this was a really good one) but they can't figure out how to mix in their entire cast. Two episodes ago, no Captain or Lainie and nothing substantive for Alexis. This time, no Alexis or Lainie. The episodes are solid to great, but they haven't found a way to substantively work in the entire regular cast. If they do, it will be all sorts of awesome.

[featherfish81]

I keep wondering if they're saving up Alexis' film time for a big episode with her. And I agree about missing Lanie.

I'm guessing the third cop is the one they are all afraid of, but I'm really not sure.

[jordmundt6]

Doesn't really seem like that. Even a well-connected corrupt cop wouldn't be "The Dragon" that would terrify everyone he's ever met (including two hitmen). It sounds a lot more like someone like Vulcan but with better connections. Speaking of Vulcan, I've missed Jonathan Adams since he was dropped from Bones and he's only had sporadic work. I hope he returns to Castle and that Vulcan proves to be a recurring adversary. He has a lot more gravitas than the Triple Killer or either of the hired guns we've run into on the Johanna Beckett case.

[Mugglewizard]

Well it could be the corrupt cop who is now maybe a politician or become a gangster

[jordmundt6]

That's possible, but can you see someone with that much ambition, charisma and juice using broken down gamblers and drunks like the dead guy and his academy buddy as a Gang of Three? Someone so connected and scary that he gives Vulcan puase? I suppose if all three of them went through the academy together, it's possible. Still that just seems unlikely to me (although the third cop could be the mastermind and just be a loose thread they're deliberately NOT addressing).

[decarus]

I just started watching this show recently and i just saw the episode with the kiss. That was great. Also Castle actually punching the guy instead of using a gun was awesome. Then Beckett threatened the guy in jail. Good episode.

I think what i like about this show is how it is Castle's point of view and they sort of make you wonder about Beckett because we never see her at home or see her private life except the few times when it had to do with a case or the few times when Castle was in her home. Usually a show lets us see things from both points of view but this show while it does go away from Castle when it has to do with the cases it does a lot of talking that makes you sort of wonder what more there is to know about the characters past and such. I am a fan.

[jordmundt6]

So am I. Another solid episode that was both interesting and a little bit ridiculous. That young punk who was so OUTRAGED that Hickston snaked the winning lottery ticket needs to get in touch with reality. His foster father died intestate. The money would have gone to the nephew he never saw. The punk never would have gotten anything.

Loved the undercover scene at the club. It's interesting, as Castle and Kate have gotten closer his behavior has swung on a pendulum. In their first few cases together, he might have tried to sneak a peek at her in one of the undercover outfits to be playful or for "writing material" but now they're close friends and very attracted to one another. Before the kiss, he probably wouldn't have been distracted, but after it, it was like he couldn't help himself. Interesting arc. You have to wonder if one or the other of them not being totally focused on a UC assignment is going to play a role in a major turning point for the series.

[decarus]

Good episode. The butler didn't do it which was too bad. I liked the whole what would people do if they won the lottery and in the end Castle figured it out and did something for Beckett.

Another thing i like about this show is the whole cop thing isn't out of control. It is much more realistic then it is in a lot of shows without all the high tech nonsense. They actually have to work their way through paperwork and background checks and such to try and figure out what is going on. I like that.

[HedwigOwl]

Originally Posted by jordmundt6

You have to wonder if one or the other of them not being totally focused on a UC assignment is going to play a role in a major turning point for the series.

Well it seemed from the trailer for next week's episode is just that. I hope they don't use the disagreement -- if it's anywhere near what was shown -- to push them apart again. That would be really annoying.

[jordmundt6]

I saw the show live and taped it, but still didn't see that preview. I hope that the writing staff on Castle heed recent history and avoid the blunders of shows like Bones as such missteps could kill an excellent and entertaining series.

[featherfish81]

Originally Posted by decarus

Another thing i like about this show is the whole cop thing isn't out of control. It is much more realistic then it is in a lot of shows without all the high tech nonsense. They actually have to work their way through paperwork and background checks and such to try and figure out what is going on. I like that.

That's one of the things that attracted me to this show - that we the viewers have a chance to figure it out for ourselves. The case doesn't turn on some obscure bit of evidence that we would have had to analyze ourselves to know what it means.

I was a little disappointed when Ryan said he knew all about Lanie. They could have played that out a little longer - Ryan setting him up on a blind date, for instance?

[jordmundt6]

They could have made a joke of pretending not to notice longer, but the reaction to being attacked for the changes his fiancee made in hiim was within character and perfectly understandable. I'm rather depressed that in spite of how good the episodes are we've gone to one speaking scene for Alexis and one speaking scene for Lainie. I know with an ensemble show certain characters will get short-changed every week but it seems that Lainie and Alexis are the ones losing time.