Castle

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 9, 2009
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 403 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 353 out of 403
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 403
  3. Negative: 33 out of 403
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  1. heribertos
    Mar 30, 2010
    10
    Intelligent, smart sexy and characters and story line that are magnetic. You start watching and are so enthralled by the characters and story that you want to catch up with everything you have missed in previous episodes.
  2. tammyw
    Mar 10, 2009
    10
    I loved it i have been waiting (impatiently) for Nathan Fillion to return to TV and was thrilled to find out he has a new show. And it started on the best day ever my Birthday. best gift i have gotten in a long time. so thank you ABC you are now my favorite station.
  3. JamesS
    Apr 3, 2009
    10
    Love the tongue in cheek feel of this show, it really should be classified as a parady. Fallion is great and so is Katic. Normally I would hate these cops shows, but the characters drive the show, not the plot.
  4. TaraM
    Apr 8, 2009
    10
    Love this show! The chemistry between the lead actors is awesome, they do a good job.
  5. LoriS
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    I may be a little partial-I'm a huge Nathan Fillion fan-but I really enjoyed this show. A little humor, a little mystery, and a little sexual tension-what could be better. I know there are tons of cop dramas and detective shows out there, but I liked this because it put a little humor in it. There's enough seriousness out in the real world, I want a little laugh in my entertainment.
  6. KX
    May 6, 2009
    8
    While there is room for improvement, I find a lighter cop show with tongue-in-cheek humor a refreshing change from shows that consist of mostly lectures about biology, math, etc. The chemistry among the actors is great - a real pleasure to watch!
  7. AimeeS
    Mar 10, 2009
    10
    I love this new show- I love the sarcastic humor they share.- I will say ABC knows how to pick their shows.
  8. danaa
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    Call me shallow, but I loved the "moonlighting" imitation and I did buy the chemistry.
  9. Anita
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    It's not just about the love of Nathan Fillion. This show has interesting characters that charm and engage you, right along side Castle, the show's lead.
  10. DoloresG
    Nov 9, 2009
    10
    Not only do I enjoy the innuendo going on between Castle and Beckett, but I am amused by the 3-generation interplay that occurs at Castle's apartment.
  11. fairytales
    Feb 9, 2011
    7
    It reminds me a lot of Remington Steele and I loved that show! I do hope it ends a lot better though... I would also like to see more instances where Beckett is fully capable and smart enough to solve crimes without the help of a civilian with no formal training. Its kind of irritating but other than that... the banter on the show is quite fun to watch. I also hope it takes a cue fromIt reminds me a lot of Remington Steele and I loved that show! I do hope it ends a lot better though... I would also like to see more instances where Beckett is fully capable and smart enough to solve crimes without the help of a civilian with no formal training. Its kind of irritating but other than that... the banter on the show is quite fun to watch. I also hope it takes a cue from Bones and doesn't go down the drain like that one did.… Expand
  12. greenisgood
    Feb 4, 2019
    8
    Just 10 episodes and I already want more.... I am wayyy late to the Castle party and I cannot believe how I missed this show when it was originally being aired.... The mysteries are not suuuper deep as I would like them to be, but the execution of the screenplay is done well enough to overlook it.
    The fact that this show has ended slightly dampens my excitement to watch the rest of the    Just 10 episodes and I already want more.... I am wayyy late to the Castle party and I cannot believe how I missed this show when it was originally being aired.... The mysteries are not suuuper deep as I would like them to be, but the execution of the screenplay is done well enough to overlook it.
    The fact that this show has ended slightly dampens my excitement to watch the rest of the seasons... But Castle's character is just too suave and bordering on a sexual harassment complaint raunchy for me to not watch the Show to its eventual climax in Season 8. Special mention to Stana Katic for playing the role of a hard ass cop and yet oozing sexuality on screen, enough to make me wonder why I have not really seen her in prominent Movie roles, it's a real loss.
    Either ways the chemistry of the team is palpable and enjoyable and Kudos to all involved.    … Expand
  13. ejw
    Apr 18, 2010
    10
    BEST COP SHOW EVER. I dont even like cop shows. But this rocks. Especially with Nathan fillion and the lead female is great too. Excellent writing.
  14. KenC
    Mar 17, 2009
    1
    Can't get into a rich, arrogant, wise-cracking character who has no regard for anyone alive or dead.
  15. carterb
    Mar 16, 2009
    4
    Nathan fillion big fan! but in this he just comes of as smarmy, as for the female lead, I think a ballsy 30 somthing actress eg gina toreres would have spiced things up (and not because of the firely thing, I just think more avenues to explore) were left with a bland 20 somthing female lead who left no impression at all. As for the case I felt I was watching a bad murder she wrote. sorry Nathan fillion big fan! but in this he just comes of as smarmy, as for the female lead, I think a ballsy 30 somthing actress eg gina toreres would have spiced things up (and not because of the firely thing, I just think more avenues to explore) were left with a bland 20 somthing female lead who left no impression at all. As for the case I felt I was watching a bad murder she wrote. sorry nathan but this blows.… Expand
  16. mungostj
    Dec 12, 2009
    5
    he must have a ghost writer. Reminds me of Bones, she is smart & he isn't. Neither show is very good.
  17. TVCritical
    Jan 31, 2012
    6
    This show is not bad it's pretty good but, that's all this show will be just good not great not spectacular not awesome not fantastic not remarkable just GOOD. This show is very watchable and that's its best quality of all. This show boast a pretty sweet set and the thing that draws people back to watch this show is the good stories and good chemistry of its cast particularly the betweenThis show is not bad it's pretty good but, that's all this show will be just good not great not spectacular not awesome not fantastic not remarkable just GOOD. This show is very watchable and that's its best quality of all. This show boast a pretty sweet set and the thing that draws people back to watch this show is the good stories and good chemistry of its cast particularly the between the two leads of Castle and Beckett. The show has nice as aesthetics nice use of its set and pretty good use of guns. The only thing that's great (great is one above good and no higher) in this show is the acting of a select few of its cast and that's it. This show has a unique aspect in that a best-selling book author is used to assist in crimes with law-enforcement and how integral his family becomes to the show which adds a unique quirkiness to this show.… Expand
  18. zombiesalive
    Jun 30, 2013
    4
    I find Castle arrogant and unbelievable in his character. I also find the whole premise of him being able to follow police around to the point of questioning suspects and being allowed to go into situations he ends up in equally unbelievable. The personal stories are irritating time for a bathroom break when they start whining about not making their feelings known to each other, or theI find Castle arrogant and unbelievable in his character. I also find the whole premise of him being able to follow police around to the point of questioning suspects and being allowed to go into situations he ends up in equally unbelievable. The personal stories are irritating time for a bathroom break when they start whining about not making their feelings known to each other, or the heaviness of decisions over everyday problems. The stories can be interesting, but the characters aren't.… Expand
  19. DianeH
    Mar 10, 2009
    10
    I am not a big fan of police/crime shows, but the lightheartedness and humor in this one are a good mix. Plus, Nathan is always good to look at. I see chemistry between the 2 leads in the show, why doesn't any one else? I never could get into Bones,, but this is a show I will be back to watch.
  20. Kevin
    Mar 16, 2009
    9
    Great work by Nathan Fillion. This is the perfect role for him. The leads have great chemistry. The cases are nothing to write home about, but the show is certainly entertaining and it doesn't need to wow you with high tech gadgets and impossible plot twists to do it.
  21. MattA
    Mar 18, 2009
    10
    What a fantastic show. I think the chemistry between Fillion and Katic is wonderful. Fillion delivers the comedy brilliantly, and the more straight-laced Katic makes for a great counter-weight character. I laughed out loud on several occasions, and will definitely be tuning in for future episodes.
  22. ChristineF
    Mar 18, 2009
    10
    This is a well-written show and Nathan Fillion plays his character extremely well.
  23. KarenT
    Mar 10, 2009
    7
    Nathan Fillion is the reason I'm watching. Hope they'll write some good stuff for him. Firefly was a so different vibe.
  24. BobbyG
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    A great show. The relationship between Castle and Beckett is fiery and refreshing in a sea of otherwise stale tv series. I find the disparity between the critics' and users' scores humorous. To the critics I say: Hug my balls, this show is better than you give it credit.
  25. jonj
    Mar 9, 2009
    9
    Pretty good show... *too* good, actually. ABC likes killing off the fun-to-watch shows (Cupid, Eli Stone, just two of dozens), and unless women flock to their TVs to drool over Nathan Fillion week after week, it will join those other great ABC shows canceled way too soon... in about nine weeks or less.
  26. AlexW
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    This show is exactly what Television in 2009 needs. Two characters with such amazing chemistry that it just makes you smile non-stop to see them interact. The writing for this show is excellent, the dialogue, the plot, everything. I was extremely surprised by how much i enjoyed this and would put it right up there on my top shows list for 09 next to 24 and Burn Notice. Its nice to finally This show is exactly what Television in 2009 needs. Two characters with such amazing chemistry that it just makes you smile non-stop to see them interact. The writing for this show is excellent, the dialogue, the plot, everything. I was extremely surprised by how much i enjoyed this and would put it right up there on my top shows list for 09 next to 24 and Burn Notice. Its nice to finally have a show with such a likable cast.… Expand
  27. HannahP
    Apr 24, 2009
    10
    It's funny, engaging and interesting. It keeps me watching for the quality of the interplay between the two characters, rather than for the heavier aspect of the murder cases tackled by the show.
  28. timothyw
    Apr 29, 2009
    10
    Off the few shows i actually watch, Castle is the only one i get excited about each week.
  29. EstherM
    Apr 5, 2009
    9
    I like the hunky lead actor and the storyline. I just wish they'd talk slower.
  30. KelseyX
    Apr 9, 2009
    9
    The plots of this show do perhaps leave a bit to be desired, but I believe it is worth watching for the characters. The plots aren't terrible, they're just not that solid. The actors are talented enough to make the show work though; I really like Katic and Fillion. A lot.
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Awards & Rankings

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#81 Best TV Season of 2009
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#7 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#23 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    42
    It's going for a screwball comedy/mystery mash-up, but Castle is just an implausible muddle.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    50
    The pilot and second installment are fun but utterly implausible, and the chemistry between the leads is passable but mostly forced.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    60
    There's nothing in ABC's Castle viewers haven't seen a million times before, but the cast elevates the pedestrian material.
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