Is Beckett dead?

That's the question Castle fans have been asking themselves after last Monday's terrific episode. Quick answer: No. She'll be okay, at least physically.

But next week's "Boom!" picks up where the explosion in Kate's apartment left off, as Beckett, Castle and Agent Shaw try to catch the serial killer at large.

Below, we've posted a pair of clips from the upcoming episode. Enjoy...

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