Castle
ABC | Release Date: March 9, 2009
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
56
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
13
Negative:
3
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
NewsdayVerne Gay
Season 1 Review: 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. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyStephan LeeSep 26, 2011
Season 4 Review: While the heavy story lines of late last season were compelling, it's a relief to see that this show can still get back to lighter fare. Read full review
80
New York Daily NewsDavid HinckleySep 21, 2012
Season 5 Review: While this focus [ on Kate and the shadowy lethal forces] at times approaches a "perils of Pauline" level of melodrama, with a showdown that pushes the credibility envelope, it's fun to watch. Read full review
75
USA TodayRobert Bianco
Season 1 Review: None of the episodes is likely to keep you up at night puzzling out the intricacies of the mystery, but they won't bore you or insult your intelligence. Castle exists to exploit the appeal of its stars and the amusing byplay between their characters, and it does that with admirable efficiency. Read full review
70
Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
Season 1 Review: Fillion and Katic occasionally seem a little too self-conscious--a little smirk goes a long way--but ultimately the characters are too appealing to resist. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneMaureen Ryan
Season 1 Review: Given that the love-hate scenario between Beckett and Castle is fairly predictable, Castle’s success may ride on the quality of its murder mysteries, and it’s encouraging that the show’s second episode is better than the first. Read full review
63
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: Yes, it is all kind of dopey and has that "been there/ done that" feel. But Fillion is so right for the part and carries the show so well that he makes the show more fun than it deserves for an otherwise by-the-book procedural. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineLen Sousa
Season 1 Review: Staying largely on track as a dramedy rather than a sober drama with light laughs, Castle's plot holes can be forgiven more easily when they're at the expense of a good gag. Read full review
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