Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

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Loved last week's premiere. The show is such a fun procedural.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

I wanted to see Castle wearing that green dress.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Really liked this episode even if the inevitable twist was a bit telegraphed.
And while cheesy: "whoever killed her also murdered the English language" had me laughing.

But who won the bet? :)

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Let's call it a tie - both teams lose so all four have to wear the dresses and shave their heads. :)

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

I finally caught an episode on Hulu, episode 5 of season 1.

Not bad. I think Ill start watching the show.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Yeah definitely keep watching. The last part of season 1 actually got really good and transitions nicely into season 2.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

This show makes me giggle.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Fillion is the best and really makes this show a blast. The dialogue is fun and sharp and the cast is really likeable. (I heard that Fillion and Katic hate each other in real life or something though :( ) I've really grown to love this show and look forward to it each week, always puts a smile on my face.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

you mean that Entertainment Weekly rumor that doesn't even fit Fillion's or Katic's character status?

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

How could any straight man hate her? I could understand her not liking him, but come on.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Yeah that stupid Blind Item from Ausiello doesn't even fit Castle and Beckett. For starters, the characters aren't even romantically involved....yet.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

I'm sure it was BS, but rumours get started for a reason sometime - it might not have been as harsh as this, but you've got to wonder.
http://www.crazydaysandnights.net/20...aled_9603.html

(edit: I hadn't seen that Ausiello blind item, which certainly does not fit for Castle at all)

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Like you said, Hulu doesnt have the full season but eps 5, 7, 9, 10. So hopeuflly thatll be good enough.

Also, I can easily hate some chick who is supposedly hot, if shes thinks shes some **** diva. But Rumors are rumors

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

I was in Borders yesterday and saw a Richard Castle novel: Heat Wave. It seemed interesting at first, but there was a big photo of Fillion on the back and it seemed a bit contrived, so I left it (also due to the $20 price tag). I'm still trying to figure out who actually wrote the book. I'm thinking it was probably the writers for the show, but there is no indication of that.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Seemed a bit contrived?

The whole idea is that Fillion IS Castle, so of course he would be on the cover - that's the fun of it!

I understand why the price tag of the book might turn you off of it, but otherwise it's almost like you're criticizing just for the sake of criticizing.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Excuse me for wanting to know who wrote the book that I am reading, even if in a small disclaimer. That's the only criticism I had about it. Besides, I'd rather read a book based off the series.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

The book is based off the series. I'm about 1/4 into it (stupid work interfering with my reading time!) and while technically the plot of the book is simply the plot of the novel that Richard Castle writes during the show, the actual occurrences in the book are very close to what occurs in the TV series. Even the characters, although they have different names, read like the TV characters they are "based" off of.

Also, the book is $10-12 at Amazon and Costco, or in Kindle version, no need to pay $20 for it. And it's an enjoyable read so far, I hope they release one every year as the book the character "writes" in the show.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Finished watching this today. It was a pretty standard plot. Nothing special. Although Beckett kind of mentioned her mother's case in passing to Castle. The whole bet thing was amusing.

I did like the scene where Castle almost freaked out when his Mom was "rehearsing" with his daughter.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Thanks for this insightful reply. I'm more interested in reading it now.

I love the daughter on the show. She reminds of Julie on DH. So calm and level headed to be so young. I always tend to lean more towards sensible characters like this.

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Another great episode. I loved all of the quick glances at the office while people were trying to take bets.

Castle staring at "the girls"...twice! :lol:

You could tell Castle wanted to say something when she brought up her mom's case, but he let it pass.

It seemed like the two other helpers (forget their names) had a more central role this week. I thought it helps add depth to the show instead of just focusing on Beckett and Castle.

I probably haven't watched enough procerdural/crime shows, because I didn't see the twist coming until the end. <shrug>

Re: Castle -- "The Double Down" -- 9/28/09
 

Did they ever mention why the therapist had stuff written on her face?

Also liked the return of the "Writer" vest.