Loved the episode. Loved the handshake, so steamy yet tasteful, but wouldn't you think it odd for a handshake between coworkers to be so long-if you were the casual observer or another coworkwr?
Also, I pegged the breaking if the dolls 15 minutes beforehand. I knew it had to happen to keep Gates as Gates. But, how did Wendell get the glass eye and thumb drive in the doll without breaking it, and Castle had to break it to get the stuff out? Unrealistic. I wonder if Gates will return the full collection of Nicki Heat books now? Or if Castle will find a way to replace the creepy dolls.
Great show all the same. Loved Martha matter-of-factly stating she knew, loved Castle and Alexis. I hope he let's Beckett know Alexis' cancellation was about her not wanting to say goodbye and not about Beckett.
joyeful Rank: Regular Character
October 9th, 2012 7:05 AM
I thought that this episode was better than almost all of season 4. Why? THEY BROUGHT THE FUN BACK!!
Geez, I had forgotten what it was like to laugh out loud at Castle and the gang all through an episode. I enjoyed this so much. I'm so glad all the angst and heaviness is gone. From Castle making grammar jokes at a crime scene, to his frustration at no one getting the "Wonder Twins" reference, to Espo and Ryan snickering at Beckett's "take your hand off your tool"...just awesome.
Castle & Beckett's moment at the whiteboard even made ME hold my breath. I think it speaks volumes when two characters in a show can have palpable physical chemistry without having a single makeout or kiss scene. Again, awesome.
Also great was Castle with his family. Every scene there was perfect.
Anyone see the previous post with the preview of Gates loving Castle? I totally called it being derailed by Castle before the end of the episode LOL
Lisa
October 9th, 2012 6:45 AM
Who watches Castle for the cases?
Kudos to all involved. I loved this episode. And Nathan you can 'shake' my hand anytime.
Charlotte
October 9th, 2012 6:34 AM
I loved that episode, as much as I love all the others... This show is always full of ideas and it seems like Andrew Marlowe can be really proud because we're still into these two characters, even if they're together. Amazing performance, thank you to all the crew.
egrey Rank: Recurring Character
October 9th, 2012 4:40 AM
amazing and oh so cute.. the handshake kiss.. I really want their relationship to go public so everyone else can be yay!
And Gates liking castle and wanting him to autograph the books hilarious. only to have her hate him again. Looks like everything went back to normal there
Can't wait for next week
Maria
October 9th, 2012 4:31 AM
I loved the episode!! And it sure deserves more than 4.1:(
The weekly case was good, but the highlights were the father-daughter, mother-son scenes...
And about Caskett... how can an handshake be so sexy, hot, tender, beautiful? For me, better than a lot of kisses (like that hug in the premiere).
It has been said, but one more time won´t hurt... Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic nail every scene due to their insane natural or organic or whatever chemistry:)
I´m already waiting for next episode, so far this season has been just amazing!!
Beckstle
October 9th, 2012 4:14 AM
This was another fun one! I loved the case! Really had no idea where it was going to end up. Gates was hilarious. I hope they follow up at some point with Castle buying her a new set of those dolls - that should be fun. Yeah, I do want that dorm set explained. Did no one on Castle goto college? They could have pasted it off as a student apartent rental, but a DORMROOM?Otherwise, really enjoyed all the Castle family stuff.
Now for CASKETT! I love how they are working it in. He still plans time with his daughter, she still has to stay and work late. It's really DATING, which all the "sappy" romantic stuff that happens when you acknowledge that a relationship is on the "serious" track. The handshake thing was great, the chemistry they have and get to show now is just great to watch. Yet it just fits so naturally - dare I say "organically." So many shows toss that word around, but it never seems true. This time it does. Everything that's happened up until this season adds up so perf
David
October 9th, 2012 4:00 AM
loved it,
The whole handshake thing is what I've been on about for the last 3 seasons, how a touch can translate a heck of a lot more between two people, even simple handshake,
Seems they finally got it.
Agree Castle need to replace those two dolls damn quick now is not the time to be pissing off Gates and he did break them.
Season 4 on a whole
10..
silvia agren
October 9th, 2012 3:52 AM
Loved the show as ALWAYS! The handshake just blew me away. And Alexis and Castle....both growing up and moving forward.You did not cry alone, I cried, it was exciting and with a simple scene, it shows that to make a good show, it is not necessary to dramatize both!
I absolutely loved this episode. The Castle writers are doing an excellent job of not focusing too much on Castle and Beckett's relationship. I liked the Alexis handle too but what impressed me the most was that they did not make an extraordinary deal about Castle coming out with his new relationship to his family. I like that Martha knew and she just mentioned it casually and I also like that they did not show him having that talk with Alexis too. It goes to show you they are not relying on the chemistry between Beckett and Castle. I'm going to start the handshake thing. It's way classier than making out in public....:)
Secondly, I'd like to say...."The BROMANCE IS BACK!". The snickering scene at the van was awesome.
After 4 seasons of accusing everyone in sight, Castle finally got his chance to name the killer and it was absolutely worth it. Can't wait for next week!
Knowing Castle, that handshake is gonna become a "thing" now. I agree with the review above, but i think, and im sure a lot of castle fans will agree with me, this episode was much better than 4.1/5. Sure the story wasn't especially tight (that's something i give Castle a lot of grief for sometimes) and happy Gates was unnerving, but the great moments between Castle and Beckett, Castle and Alexis, and Castle and Martha hit all the right marks. Not cheap or sappy, not one of them. That's an accomplishment for Castle. As always, excited for next week... (8.9/10)
James
October 9th, 2012 12:38 AM
Awesome episode the humor so far this season has been top notch. those two have such remarkable chemistry. I loved the handshake but honestly i'm a little dissapointed with the lack of caskett scenes so far, i mean the sneak them in but i would love to see an intimate scene with the two, it doesn't need to be raunchy make out sesh but something. and my only other complaint is I would really like to see them start to develop castle a little more, get into his background maybe his dad or something, to be honest I'm getting a little sick of Beckett and her mom. not that i want that story arch to end cuz its still important to the show, but castle needs some of that emotional tie to his past. with that said, best season so far hands down, and it's only three episodes in :)
Sue Ann Rank: Recurring Character
October 9th, 2012 12:33 AM
Castle needs to check the auction sites and antique stores around the whole world, and replace those two dolls. Fast.
Lynn
October 9th, 2012 12:10 AM
it is very telling that these two can make a simple handshake as sexy and erotic as anything you will see in a movie or tv story! But a real love scene is about due without constant interuptions!! In any; event this was a great episode!!
Nicole
October 8th, 2012 11:58 PM
I will admit I get a little sad when Alexis asked Castle to look under the bed for her. I can understand her hesitation with only growing up with a Dad. She has gone her whole life with one constant, her dad, and being at school and waking up without her dad there will be an adjustment. Also Beckett and Castle handshake kiss will be their thing now when they are at the precinct its cute.
cheryl
October 8th, 2012 11:42 PM
Loved the show as ALWAYS! The handshake just blew me away. And Alexis and Castle....both growing up and moving forward. Only thing really to complain about....some romantic time for Castle and Beckett. I mean come on....we saw more romantic scenes with Castle and Meredith! And stop with all the romance blocking....it's getting old quickly!
Castle: You guys get this a lot? Agent J…Agent K?
October 9th, 2012 7:08 AM
Loved the episode. Loved the handshake, so steamy yet tasteful, but wouldn't you think it odd for a handshake between coworkers to be so long-if you were the casual observer or another coworkwr?
Also, I pegged the breaking if the dolls 15 minutes beforehand. I knew it had to happen to keep Gates as Gates. But, how did Wendell get the glass eye and thumb drive in the doll without breaking it, and Castle had to break it to get the stuff out? Unrealistic. I wonder if Gates will return the full collection of Nicki Heat books now? Or if Castle will find a way to replace the creepy dolls.
Great show all the same. Loved Martha matter-of-factly stating she knew, loved Castle and Alexis. I hope he let's Beckett know Alexis' cancellation was about her not wanting to say goodbye and not about Beckett.
Rank: Regular Character
October 9th, 2012 7:05 AM
I thought that this episode was better than almost all of season 4. Why? THEY BROUGHT THE FUN BACK!!
Geez, I had forgotten what it was like to laugh out loud at Castle and the gang all through an episode. I enjoyed this so much. I'm so glad all the angst and heaviness is gone. From Castle making grammar jokes at a crime scene, to his frustration at no one getting the "Wonder Twins" reference, to Espo and Ryan snickering at Beckett's "take your hand off your tool"...just awesome.
Castle & Beckett's moment at the whiteboard even made ME hold my breath. I think it speaks volumes when two characters in a show can have palpable physical chemistry without having a single makeout or kiss scene. Again, awesome.
Also great was Castle with his family. Every scene there was perfect.
Anyone see the previous post with the preview of Gates loving Castle? I totally called it being derailed by Castle before the end of the episode LOL
October 9th, 2012 6:45 AM
Who watches Castle for the cases?
Kudos to all involved. I loved this episode. And Nathan you can 'shake' my hand anytime.
October 9th, 2012 6:34 AM
I loved that episode, as much as I love all the others... This show is always full of ideas and it seems like Andrew Marlowe can be really proud because we're still into these two characters, even if they're together. Amazing performance, thank you to all the crew.
Rank: Recurring Character
October 9th, 2012 4:40 AM
amazing and oh so cute.. the handshake kiss.. I really want their relationship to go public so everyone else can be yay!
And Gates liking castle and wanting him to autograph the books hilarious. only to have her hate him again. Looks like everything went back to normal there
Can't wait for next week
October 9th, 2012 4:31 AM
I loved the episode!! And it sure deserves more than 4.1:(
The weekly case was good, but the highlights were the father-daughter, mother-son scenes...
And about Caskett... how can an handshake be so sexy, hot, tender, beautiful? For me, better than a lot of kisses (like that hug in the premiere).
It has been said, but one more time won´t hurt... Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic nail every scene due to their insane natural or organic or whatever chemistry:)
I´m already waiting for next episode, so far this season has been just amazing!!
October 9th, 2012 4:14 AM
This was another fun one! I loved the case! Really had no idea where it was going to end up. Gates was hilarious. I hope they follow up at some point with Castle buying her a new set of those dolls - that should be fun. Yeah, I do want that dorm set explained. Did no one on Castle goto college? They could have pasted it off as a student apartent rental, but a DORMROOM?Otherwise, really enjoyed all the Castle family stuff.
Now for CASKETT! I love how they are working it in. He still plans time with his daughter, she still has to stay and work late. It's really DATING, which all the "sappy" romantic stuff that happens when you acknowledge that a relationship is on the "serious" track. The handshake thing was great, the chemistry they have and get to show now is just great to watch. Yet it just fits so naturally - dare I say "organically." So many shows toss that word around, but it never seems true. This time it does. Everything that's happened up until this season adds up so perf
October 9th, 2012 4:00 AM
loved it,
The whole handshake thing is what I've been on about for the last 3 seasons, how a touch can translate a heck of a lot more between two people, even simple handshake,
Seems they finally got it.
Agree Castle need to replace those two dolls damn quick now is not the time to be pissing off Gates and he did break them.
Season 4 on a whole
10..
October 9th, 2012 3:52 AM
Loved the show as ALWAYS! The handshake just blew me away. And Alexis and Castle....both growing up and moving forward.You did not cry alone, I cried, it was exciting and with a simple scene, it shows that to make a good show, it is not necessary to dramatize both!
Rank: Extra
October 9th, 2012 2:01 AM
I absolutely loved this episode. The Castle writers are doing an excellent job of not focusing too much on Castle and Beckett's relationship. I liked the Alexis handle too but what impressed me the most was that they did not make an extraordinary deal about Castle coming out with his new relationship to his family. I like that Martha knew and she just mentioned it casually and I also like that they did not show him having that talk with Alexis too. It goes to show you they are not relying on the chemistry between Beckett and Castle. I'm going to start the handshake thing. It's way classier than making out in public....:)
Secondly, I'd like to say...."The BROMANCE IS BACK!". The snickering scene at the van was awesome.
After 4 seasons of accusing everyone in sight, Castle finally got his chance to name the killer and it was absolutely worth it. Can't wait for next week!
Rank: Extra
October 9th, 2012 1:43 AM
Knowing Castle, that handshake is gonna become a "thing" now. I agree with the review above, but i think, and im sure a lot of castle fans will agree with me, this episode was much better than 4.1/5. Sure the story wasn't especially tight (that's something i give Castle a lot of grief for sometimes) and happy Gates was unnerving, but the great moments between Castle and Beckett, Castle and Alexis, and Castle and Martha hit all the right marks. Not cheap or sappy, not one of them. That's an accomplishment for Castle. As always, excited for next week... (8.9/10)
October 9th, 2012 12:38 AM
Awesome episode the humor so far this season has been top notch. those two have such remarkable chemistry. I loved the handshake but honestly i'm a little dissapointed with the lack of caskett scenes so far, i mean the sneak them in but i would love to see an intimate scene with the two, it doesn't need to be raunchy make out sesh but something. and my only other complaint is I would really like to see them start to develop castle a little more, get into his background maybe his dad or something, to be honest I'm getting a little sick of Beckett and her mom. not that i want that story arch to end cuz its still important to the show, but castle needs some of that emotional tie to his past. with that said, best season so far hands down, and it's only three episodes in :)
Rank: Recurring Character
October 9th, 2012 12:33 AM
Castle needs to check the auction sites and antique stores around the whole world, and replace those two dolls. Fast.
October 9th, 2012 12:10 AM
it is very telling that these two can make a simple handshake as sexy and erotic as anything you will see in a movie or tv story! But a real love scene is about due without constant interuptions!! In any; event this was a great episode!!
October 8th, 2012 11:58 PM
I will admit I get a little sad when Alexis asked Castle to look under the bed for her. I can understand her hesitation with only growing up with a Dad. She has gone her whole life with one constant, her dad, and being at school and waking up without her dad there will be an adjustment. Also Beckett and Castle handshake kiss will be their thing now when they are at the precinct its cute.
October 8th, 2012 11:42 PM
Loved the show as ALWAYS! The handshake just blew me away. And Alexis and Castle....both growing up and moving forward. Only thing really to complain about....some romantic time for Castle and Beckett. I mean come on....we saw more romantic scenes with Castle and Meredith! And stop with all the romance blocking....it's getting old quickly!