Castle: Season 1

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Mixed or average reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 403 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 9, 2009

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Jon Huertas, Penny Johnson Jerald

Summary: A mystery novelist (Nathan Fillion) seeks inspiration for his next book by shadowing NYPD detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic).

Creator: Andrew W Marlowe and Andrew W. Marlowe

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. A Death in the Family
Air Date: May 11, 2009
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S1:E9. Little Girl Lost
Air Date: May 4, 2009
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S1:E8. Ghosts
Air Date: April 27, 2009

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Critic Reviews

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Verne Gay

Lotsa fast banter and stylish direction will make some viewers dimly recall--as they are doubtlessly meant to--William Powell and Myrna Loy's late, great "Thin Man" movie series. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Fillion and Katic occasionally seem a little too self-conscious--a little smirk goes a long way--but ultimately the characters are too appealing to resist. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Yes, it is all kind of dopey and has that "been there/ done that" feel. But Fillion is so right for the part and carries the show so well that he makes the show more fun than it deserves for an otherwise by-the-book procedural. Read full review

Cynthia Fuchs

This sort of banter takes up a good portion of the Castle premiere episode, each instance of it reinforcing the always-already familiar premise. Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

I know this is going to come as a shock, but when the scene is designed around Kate, the show sags. By contrast, when Rick strolls into the room, the show perks up. Read full review

David Hinckley

If ABC's new cop drama, Castle, can slightly tweak its title character, it could turn into a very nice little show. In Monday night's premiere episode, it's just not quite there. Read full review

Tim Goodman

The trouble with Castle is that it's just so completely fluffy - which is annoying. Read full review

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heribertos

Mar 30, 2010

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.

5 of 5 users found this helpful

LarryB

Sep 24, 2009

Clever writing, great leads, strong supporting cast, wonderful production value...what's not to love?

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ClaudS

Apr 6, 2009

Great Show. Keep it coming, the banter between character are good.

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Jerzu

Dec 9, 2012

Love the show. Nathan Fillion is one of my fav actors. The girl playing his daughter is really cute. I appreciate a show with wisecracking characters.

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KerryF

Mar 17, 2009

I liked it and its just the first show!

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SchroederRock

Jan 16, 2014

Castle is incredibly fun and well put together in its entirety, but the chemistry between Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic on screen is what makes the show something more than just another crime mystery/drama. It never takes itself too seriously but never settles to be just surface level.Castle is incredibly fun and well put together in its entirety, but the chemistry between Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic on screen is what makes the show something more than just another crime mystery/drama. It never takes itself too seriously but never settles to be just surface level. Seeing the critics dampen the metascore of this fun show is disheartening and reminds me why I can't always trust a review, even if its averaged amongst "professionals". Castle is definitely worth a watch.… Expand

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KenC

Mar 17, 2009

Can't get into a rich, arrogant, wise-cracking character who has no regard for anyone alive or dead.

1 of 12 users found this helpful

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Seasons & Episodes

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  Air Date: September 21, 2015
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  Air Date: September 29, 2014
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 23, 2013
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 24, 2012
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 19, 2011
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 20, 2010
Season 2

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  Air Date: September 21, 2009
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 9, 2009
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  S1:E10. A Death in the Family
  Air Date: May 11, 2009
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  S1:E9. Little Girl Lost
  Air Date: May 4, 2009
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  S1:E8. Ghosts
  Air Date: April 27, 2009
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  S1:E7. Home Is Where the Heart Stops
  Air Date: April 20, 2009
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  S1:E6. Always Buy Retail
  Air Date: April 13, 2009
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  S1:E5. A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
  Air Date: April 6, 2009
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  S1:E4. Hell Hath No Fury
  Air Date: March 30, 2009
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  S1:E3. Hedge Fund Homeboys
  Air Date: March 23, 2009
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  S1:E2. Nanny McDead
  Air Date: March 16, 2009
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  S1:E1. Flowers for Your Grave
  Air Date: March 9, 2009