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Season 1 – Castle

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Bored with his success, celebrated mystery novelist Rick Castle teams with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett to solve the case of a copycat killer who re-creates murder scenes from Rick's novels. While solving the case, the two realize that their unorthodox partnership has its benefits and decide to continue working together. Combining his writer's intuition with her creative detective work, they investigate strange homicides in New York, all the while building a strong, if complicated, relationship with each other.
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Castle — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Castle's leads are certainly likable and fun to watch, but there's precious little beyond the banter to keep the series compelling.

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Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer With pretty faces and intriguing cases, it washes over you like warm water, creating a soothing cocoon of banality. Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger "Castle," for all its predictability -- and its unfortunately timed resemblance to hits like "The Mentalist" -- isn't without its charms, chief among them Nathan Fillion. Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Verne Gay Newsday Lotsa fast banter and stylish direction will make some viewers dimly recall - as they are doubtlessly meant to - William Powell and Myrna Loy's late, great "Thin Man" movie series. Rated: A Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com "Castle" still isn't the greatest or the most creative detective series out there, but it's definitely a solid role for [Nathan] Fillion. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Megan Basham WORLD The flirty banter of Castle's main characters and the show's lighthearted tone provide a welcome change of pace for crime-show lovers. Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) [Nathan] Fillion remains a very appealing leading man, and "Castle" is good enough that the charm of the characters and the actors who play them looks like it's enough to carry the show. Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Doug W This is one of the best police dramas (or should I say dramedys) I've ever seen! Great acting and the writing is incredible!! I highly recommend this series!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Michelle T Nathan Fillion character Richard Castle is a masterpiece 💯💯💯💯. He's intelligent, a mystery writer, a father & son and working with the NYPD. All bc of Detective Katherine Beckett who just happens to be a fan of his who she doesn't want him to know but finds out anyway. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Alan M Enjoy the banter between Castle and Beckett. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/23 Full Review C F To those in the high seats, The theatre of Castle speaks true to a Leader and Love. Worth it's weight in tomatoes, though those in the higher seats may see a set of bars for this troop. All in all, the hands of the troop get my people's standing ovation. You're welcome, We The People Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Bruno V Achei a série muito irritante com piadas com temas sérios (investigação criminal). Os capítulos não se arrastam e tudo acontece tão de repente que... sei lá, achei muito mau estruturada. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/23 Full Review Toms c The stories are familiar but it's done with a real sense of fun. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nathan Fillion

Richard Castle

Stana Katic

NYPD Captain Kate Beckett

Susan Sullivan

Martha Rodgers

Jon Huertas

NYPD Detective Javier Esposito

Molly C. Quinn

Alexis Castle

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Capt. Roy Montgomery

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 9, 2009 Flowers for Your Grave Mystery novelist Richard Castle works with New York police to find a killer who is modeling his crimes after scenes from Castle's novels. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 16, 2009 Nanny McDead A woman's body is stashed in a laundry-room dryer in an upscale apartment building where she was a nanny; Castle tries to get inside Beckett's head while writing the first novel in his Nikki Heat series. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 23, 2009 Hedge Fund Homeboys Castle and Beckett uncover a story of betrayal and obsession when they investigate the death of a teenage boy. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 30, 2009 Hell Hath No Fury Castle and Beckett investigate the death of a city councilman; Beckett tries to throw Castle off his game during one of his book readings. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2009 A Chill Goes Through Her Veins Police investigate when the frozen corpse of a missing woman is discovered at a construction site; Beckett must confront some difficult memories. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 13, 2009 Always Buy Retail When a strange murder scene points to a ritualistic killing, Castle and Beckett search for the killer. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 20, 2009 Home Is Where the Heart Stops Castle and Beckett hunt for the perpetrator when high-end home invasions end in murders; Castle consults with a former jewel thief who once threatened to kill him. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 27, 2009 Ghosts Beckett and Castle uncover a dark secret about a woman found drowned in a tub of motor oil; Beckett and Castle clash. Details Episode 9 Aired May 4, 2009 Little Girl Lost Castle finds himself vying with an FBI agent for Beckett's attention when she is called in to help the agency investigate a little girl's disappearance from her home. Details Episode 10 Aired May 11, 2009 A Death in the Family Castle and Beckett investigate when a plastic surgeon is brutally murdered; Alexis goes to her first prom; Castle uncovers surprising information when he looks into Beckett's past. Details

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Season Info

Director
Bryan Spicer, Rob Bowman, John Terlesky, Dean White, Jamie Babbit
Executive Producer
Andrew W. Marlowe, Armyan Bernstein, Barry Schindel, Rob Bowman, Laurie Zaks
Screenwriter
Andrew W. Marlowe, David Grae, Gabrielle G. Stanton, Elizabeth Davis, Barry Schindel, Moira Kirland, Charles Murray, Will Beall, Harry Werksman
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (V|D|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 9, 2009