Was this a filler or foreshadowing?
It was both but in addition to Caskett talking about the hazards of secretes as a foreshadower I think that business with the note Kate received but did not talk to anyone about was the bigger foreshadower especially since now I’ve heard one the writers has tweeted about it.
…. I would think that if it had something to do with the case she would have mentioned it to them. However, since she doesn’t mention it and it was a little too obvious for the audience not to notice it I’m thinking it means something (i.e. is foreshadows) significant coming up. Your thoughts? Am I just reading too much into what was a throw away moment or were we just given a breadcrumb? Something we should make a note of in regards to the rest of this season? Also, apparently one of the writers also tweeted something cryptic about it as well.
Okay, I thought it was just me but I’ve noticed it mentioned on another site so I’ll bring it up here. Did you guys notice the note that was handed to Beckett when she and Castle returned to the precinct from the morgue (I think they were returning from the morgue)?
A uniform cop (it might even have been the blond female officer from episode two, “Heroes and Villains”) quickly hands Beckett a note in passing which Beckett quickly reads with a concern frown on her face and then, just as quickly, folds back up and doesn’t mention it to Castle or the boys. ….
(Part 03)
Anyway, I could go on and on but basically what I’m saying is I’d rather see this relationship and overall story move forward and maybe cause the series to end before magical sweet spot of six or seven years than to have it stall like it has and slowly degrade and lose viewers thus causing a premature cancellation. And apparently I’m not the only who feels this way because the ratings are already starting to fall. That along with no early renewal notice from ABC has me more than a little worried about my favorite show! Get on with it and let the chips fall where they may. Are you listening Marlowe?
(Part 02)
…. The Noir episode was fine/good – not great but fine – but it was filler and not the best way to start a sweeps month (and yes, I realize not every single episode can focus on the overall arc of the series but this season feels more than a little thin). What’s worse is that the “Caskett” spark seems to have fizzled (where’s the great banter and back and forth?) and the murder cases aren’t that good any more (I shouldn’t be able to figure out who the killer is before Castle and Beckett!). To that point the over writing doesn’t seem as good this year. I really didn’t think the departure of writer Will Beall would affect things this much.
Part 01)
Now back to the show. Regarding the question about the progression of the “relationship:” I know the people “controlling” things (whether that be Marlowe or the suits at ABC or both) have been in a tricky situation (and please note the past tense of my sentence) - let the characters get together as an “official” couple and risk losing viewers because they really don’t want to see a happy relationship on TV (something I don’t believe or buy into) or keep stretching this thing out as long as possible. I understand that (not many of us enjoy unemployment) but I think the time has more than passed for stretching it out. Especially if we are going to continue to get the mainly lackluster episodes we’ve gotten this season. If this was a TV show twenty to thirty years ago they probably could get away with it but audiences aren’t that patient anymore and, frankly, not that stupid. …
Who are you people? Let’s step aside from “Castle” for one second and get something clear. There is no statute of limitations on murder in this country (USA). I would have thought everyone knew that! Jeepers. That’s really scary. Sad commentary on our educational system I guess. Wow.
(Part 04)
Re question #4:
I agree with Chandel’s answer.
Re question #5 - I have several:
Alexis pushing her dad’s buttons – pun intended – regarding the road trip. ;D And you gotta love “No Hassle Castle.” Lol.
The side view of Beckett and Esposito running from the dogs! LOL!
Castle sitting in on the dog’s “therapy session” with the pet psychologist.
The Jason Bateman joke. (Can we please get him to guest star in an ep, pretty please?!)
And of course, as a shipper, I have to include the hand rub. That Johnny Gill song comes to mind. lol
(Part 03-a)
On a side note: I *think* I seem to remember either Fillion or Katic saying that when the show first started some higher-up PTB at ABC sent a note down to the producers suggesting the actors tone it down a bit. Fillion, Katic, et al were left incredulous because they had done anything yet! LOL. Can you imagine what the reaction would have been if a smoldering little moment like this had been in one of the first few episodes?! LOL.
(Part 03)
Re question #3:
He’s keeping secretes! And I think he’s fully aware that Beckett both heard and remembers that he told her he loves her – so he knows she has a big secrete too. However, he doesn’t want to push her. That wall inside her isn’t completely torn down yet and in the end Castle wants this relationship to work just as much as she does. He’s been through two marriages and he has to know getting romantically involved with someone while keeping big secretes is not the way to start things off or make it last. He really does want "the third time to be the charm" and she really does want to be "one and done." Sadly my fellow shippers, it’s not time yet.
(Part 02)
Re question #2:
Doberman. (I have nothing against the Rottweiler but sometimes they can be a little too beefy and “slow.”) Definitely a Doberman. We had one when I was a kid and we knew a breeder. So my opinion is bias, I’ll admit it but he was the best damn multi-purpose pooch in the world. He was with us for eleven years! And he was on the job 24/7/365 – protector, guardian, companion, playmate, babysitter, comedian, early warning system, and mouser! (Who would have thought a Doberman would be such a good mouser?!) Anyway, a smart, sleek, badass cop like Beckett needs a smart, sleek, badass dog = Doberman. And can you imagine the visual of those two going out for his walk? They’d clear the sidewalk. LOL. But, if push comes to shove, I think anything from the Working Group, including a Rottie, would work. The dog would have to be both smart for Beckett and playful for Castle.
(Part 01)
Re question #1:
No, it doesn’t surprise me that she would want a dog for all the reasons you guys mentioned. Plus, after “Cuffed” I doubt she’d be wanting a cat any time soon. LOL.
Best Ryan, Esposito, Lanie or Gates moment?
OMG, how do you choose just one?! Come on! I have two: Number one when Ryan said, “So how was that tiger? Was it grrrrrrrreat?!” Totally made me lol (no he did not just say that!). Number two was the way Esposito’s voice went up a couple of octaves when he first saw the tiger, “Is that a tiger?!!” LOL! He know he was thinking only Castle and Beckett would end up in a hole with a live tiger! And if I could add a number 3 – the disapproving look Ryan gave Gates when she said, “What has Castle gotten her into?” His expression was like, “Excuse me?” I think Gates out ranking him was the only thing that kept him from saying something to defend Castle.
What was the creepiest, scariest, or most exciting moment?
The old lady in the cage (and she wasn’t naked btw – looks like she has on a pink robe). She creeped out EVE-RY-BOD-Y! Phew!
So was it a mistake when Castle used the word "hitched" or a Freudian slip?
Definite Freudian slip. I totally agree with Courtney. If Castle doesn’t know anything else he knows words. He said what was in his heart before his brain could stop him – or caution him to choose a different word.
What did you think of the Tiger twist?
The tiger twist was totally unexpected for me and I’m so glad I didn’t find out about it ahead of time! The two cats they used to film the episode (both females) were gorgeous. It is truly amazing how something so beautiful can be so deadly (but then again, I guess the same could be said about Beckett, lol). I did love the thought of Castle visiting the tiger at the zoo though. “Hey, remember me? I gave you the beef jerky?” ;D
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Castle Round Table: "Once Upon a Crime"
It was both but in addition to Caskett talking about the hazards of secretes as a foreshadower I think that business with the note Kate received but did not talk to anyone about was the bigger foreshadower especially since now I’ve heard one the writers has tweeted about it.
Castle Review: A Grimm Case
…. I would think that if it had something to do with the case she would have mentioned it to them. However, since she doesn’t mention it and it was a little too obvious for the audience not to notice it I’m thinking it means something (i.e. is foreshadows) significant coming up. Your thoughts? Am I just reading too much into what was a throw away moment or were we just given a breadcrumb? Something we should make a note of in regards to the rest of this season? Also, apparently one of the writers also tweeted something cryptic about it as well.
Castle Review: A Grimm Case
A uniform cop (it might even have been the blond female officer from episode two, “Heroes and Villains”) quickly hands Beckett a note in passing which Beckett quickly reads with a concern frown on her face and then, just as quickly, folds back up and doesn’t mention it to Castle or the boys. ….
Castle Review: A Grimm Case
It's the 12th precinct, not the 19th. I don't know who's working over there and I don't think Castle does either. ;D
Castle Review: A Grimm Case
Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"
Anyway, I could go on and on but basically what I’m saying is I’d rather see this relationship and overall story move forward and maybe cause the series to end before magical sweet spot of six or seven years than to have it stall like it has and slowly degrade and lose viewers thus causing a premature cancellation. And apparently I’m not the only who feels this way because the ratings are already starting to fall. That along with no early renewal notice from ABC has me more than a little worried about my favorite show! Get on with it and let the chips fall where they may. Are you listening Marlowe?
Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"
…. The Noir episode was fine/good – not great but fine – but it was filler and not the best way to start a sweeps month (and yes, I realize not every single episode can focus on the overall arc of the series but this season feels more than a little thin). What’s worse is that the “Caskett” spark seems to have fizzled (where’s the great banter and back and forth?) and the murder cases aren’t that good any more (I shouldn’t be able to figure out who the killer is before Castle and Beckett!). To that point the over writing doesn’t seem as good this year. I really didn’t think the departure of writer Will Beall would affect things this much.
Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"
Now back to the show. Regarding the question about the progression of the “relationship:” I know the people “controlling” things (whether that be Marlowe or the suits at ABC or both) have been in a tricky situation (and please note the past tense of my sentence) - let the characters get together as an “official” couple and risk losing viewers because they really don’t want to see a happy relationship on TV (something I don’t believe or buy into) or keep stretching this thing out as long as possible. I understand that (not many of us enjoy unemployment) but I think the time has more than passed for stretching it out. Especially if we are going to continue to get the mainly lackluster episodes we’ve gotten this season. If this was a TV show twenty to thirty years ago they probably could get away with it but audiences aren’t that patient anymore and, frankly, not that stupid. …
Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"
Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"
Re question #4:
I agree with Chandel’s answer.
Re question #5 - I have several:
Alexis pushing her dad’s buttons – pun intended – regarding the road trip. ;D And you gotta love “No Hassle Castle.” Lol.
The side view of Beckett and Esposito running from the dogs! LOL!
Castle sitting in on the dog’s “therapy session” with the pet psychologist.
The Jason Bateman joke. (Can we please get him to guest star in an ep, pretty please?!)
And of course, as a shipper, I have to include the hand rub. That Johnny Gill song comes to mind. lol
Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"
On a side note: I *think* I seem to remember either Fillion or Katic saying that when the show first started some higher-up PTB at ABC sent a note down to the producers suggesting the actors tone it down a bit. Fillion, Katic, et al were left incredulous because they had done anything yet! LOL. Can you imagine what the reaction would have been if a smoldering little moment like this had been in one of the first few episodes?! LOL.
Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"
Re question #3:
He’s keeping secretes! And I think he’s fully aware that Beckett both heard and remembers that he told her he loves her – so he knows she has a big secrete too. However, he doesn’t want to push her. That wall inside her isn’t completely torn down yet and in the end Castle wants this relationship to work just as much as she does. He’s been through two marriages and he has to know getting romantically involved with someone while keeping big secretes is not the way to start things off or make it last. He really does want "the third time to be the charm" and she really does want to be "one and done." Sadly my fellow shippers, it’s not time yet.
Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"
Re question #2:
Doberman. (I have nothing against the Rottweiler but sometimes they can be a little too beefy and “slow.”) Definitely a Doberman. We had one when I was a kid and we knew a breeder. So my opinion is bias, I’ll admit it but he was the best damn multi-purpose pooch in the world. He was with us for eleven years! And he was on the job 24/7/365 – protector, guardian, companion, playmate, babysitter, comedian, early warning system, and mouser! (Who would have thought a Doberman would be such a good mouser?!) Anyway, a smart, sleek, badass cop like Beckett needs a smart, sleek, badass dog = Doberman. And can you imagine the visual of those two going out for his walk? They’d clear the sidewalk. LOL. But, if push comes to shove, I think anything from the Working Group, including a Rottie, would work. The dog would have to be both smart for Beckett and playful for Castle.
Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"
Re question #1:
No, it doesn’t surprise me that she would want a dog for all the reasons you guys mentioned. Plus, after “Cuffed” I doubt she’d be wanting a cat any time soon. LOL.
Castle Review: A Konniving Killer?
I think you meant, “… drug sniffing dogs.” Dogs don’t need to be trained to sniff each other. That comes naturally. ;D
Castle Round Table: "Cuffed"
OMG, how do you choose just one?! Come on! I have two: Number one when Ryan said, “So how was that tiger? Was it grrrrrrrreat?!” Totally made me lol (no he did not just say that!). Number two was the way Esposito’s voice went up a couple of octaves when he first saw the tiger, “Is that a tiger?!!” LOL! He know he was thinking only Castle and Beckett would end up in a hole with a live tiger! And if I could add a number 3 – the disapproving look Ryan gave Gates when she said, “What has Castle gotten her into?” His expression was like, “Excuse me?” I think Gates out ranking him was the only thing that kept him from saying something to defend Castle.
What was the creepiest, scariest, or most exciting moment?
The old lady in the cage (and she wasn’t naked btw – looks like she has on a pink robe). She creeped out EVE-RY-BOD-Y! Phew!
So was it a mistake when Castle used the word "hitched" or a Freudian slip?
Definite Freudian slip. I totally agree with Courtney. If Castle doesn’t know anything else he knows words. He said what was in his heart before his brain could stop him – or caution him to choose a different word.
What did you think of the Tiger twist?
The tiger twist was totally unexpected for me and I’m so glad I didn’t find out about it ahead of time! The two cats they used to film the episode (both females) were gorgeous. It is truly amazing how something so beautiful can be so deadly (but then again, I guess the same could be said about Beckett, lol). I did love the thought of Castle visiting the tiger at the zoo though. “Hey, remember me? I gave you the beef jerky?” ;D