Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Blogging A to Z: Castle

The premise is implausible. But we love it anyway:


Best-selling true crime fiction author Richard Castle shadows the NYPD and becomes one of the team, to the point he questions witnesses and plays an active part in the investigation. Sounds like a work of fiction in itself, but Castle is a fun guilty pleasure that spins the usual procedural with a little humor and a lot of romantic tension. I chalk most of its success to:

THIS GUY
But it's not fair to leave out the cast as a whole, including Castle's smarty pants daughter (who I love), his theatre actress mother, and of course Detective Beckett. Oh, Beckett, how your stylist from season 2 must have been blind to current trends; thankfully your hair looks less like a feathered 1990s monstrosity. You are too pretty for a head half full of bangs!
Mariska Hargitay 10 years ago?!
Why You Should Watch: It's a classic butting-heads romance in the workplace set-up with a few unique twists. Also, Nathan Fillion is awesome.

Factoid: In the Halloween episode of season two, Castle dresses as his character Mal Reynolds from the cult-fave Firefly.  
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25 comments:

  1. Emily R. KingApril 3, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    I love me some Castle! It's smart, funny, entertaining, and OnDemand, which means I can watch it in the middle of the day if I get the chance. :)
    The books are awesome, too.

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  2. Rhonda ParrishApril 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Ya know, I adore Nathan Fillian (and he's from Edmonton, which is where I live, so I always get to share that little tidbit like it gives me a real connection to him, which of course it doesn't LOL), but I don't think I've ever watched a full episode of Castle. Maybe I ought to change that.

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  3. kate nApril 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I love your posts so far for the A to Z challenge. Nathan Fillion is just so lovely!

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  4. SaraApril 3, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I've actually never seen Castle. I guess its cause I dont have cable.

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  5. KristiApril 3, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I haven't seen this one yet but I keep hearing everyone rave! I have got to get the 1st season on DVD and catch up!

    Great topic!

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  6. LaurenApril 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Gotta love Nathan Fillion... I haven't seen Castle, but I've heard it's good. That's hilarious that he dresses as Mal. :)

    - Lauren @Word Art

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  7. fakestephApril 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I looove this show. I'm about a season behind tho! I need to catch up. LOVE Nathan Fillian.

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  8. laurieather1April 3, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Great theme with the tv shows! Mine is just a mismash of all sorts of things!!!

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  9. StephscoApril 3, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    @Sara Castle is on ABC, but since TV went digital, I don't know if by not having cable means you don't have any TV at all. It used to be you could plug your TV in with an antennae and at least get a few channels.

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  10. IliadfanApril 3, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I love Nathan Fillion from his Firefly days. And Serenity. And Dr Horrible. Maybe it's time to give Castle another shot...

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  11. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)April 3, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I'm so addicted to this show and haven't missed an episode. Am I the only one that REALLY wants Beckett and Castle to finally hook up?! Hahaha

    XOXO~ Renee

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  12. Nicole @ Daily Dish RecipesApril 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I almost blogged Castle as my letter C post, it was all I could think of and its my favorite show. I loved your post.
    Best show ever!
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. Jaycee DeLorenzoApril 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I keep meaning to watch it, especially because I think Nathan Fillion is one of the sexiest men alive. Loving your posts!

    My C

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  14. Bubble My LicoriceApril 3, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    this post is lovely :)
    I love it!

    http://bubblemylicorice.blogspot.com/

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  15. Theresa MilsteinApril 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    You're the second Castle post I've come across. Now I feel like I'm missing something.

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  16. Hold my hand: a social worker's blogApril 3, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    This is an awesome show!

    Doris

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  17. Andrew LeonApril 3, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    We love Castle! I can't say it has nothing to do with Nathan Fillion.

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  18. kilipohiApril 3, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Love this show! It's amazing.
    www.kiligirlsworld.blogspot.com

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  19. Rachel FrostApril 4, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    I have some friends who rave about this show, and I've never even seen an episode!

    I do love Nathan Fillion, though. Especially in Firefly--funny that he dresses up as Mal in Castle! :)

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  20. Sarah AllanApril 4, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    I've heard so many good things about this show! I'll have to check it out. Great A-Z entry, and you have a new follower, too!

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  21. Sarah TokeleyApril 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I watched the first season of this but then just sort of trailed off. I've heard a lot of good things about it though.

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  22. Alison MillerApril 4, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I miss out on so much TV, but this sounds like one I would really like! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  23. CynthiaApril 5, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I like reading mysteries, among other stuff. My recent WIP was a mystery. I think it's a secret dream of many avid mystery readers and writers to be out there solving crimes. Though I don't watch Castle- and it sounds great- I think the show's premise fulfills that fantasy for many mystery lovers.

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  24. SarahApril 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I don't get to watch much TV but I remember seeing one episode of Castle where they had cast members from All My Children guest star. It was a good episode. Very witty. :) Did you by any chance see that episode?

    Sarah @ The Writer's Experiment

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  25. Mary E CampbellApril 7, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Loved Firefly and it's so great to have Nathan Fillian in a series again. Love Castle. I didn't watch it when it started, but I'm all caught up now.

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