My Favorite TV Show - Castle

What could a new police and detective series possibly have to keep our interest? For one thing, Nathan Fillion is the title star, playing Richard Castle. Can this really be the same person who played Dr.Pomattor in Waitress? Not doubt it is the same person who played Captain Hammer in 'Dr. Horrible's Sing Along'. Like the great fictional detectives of the past, Castle uses a mix of comedy, romance, and whodunit to craft an engaging story arc that will keep you watching. And female fans will find a lot to appreciate as well. The heroine of the show is detective Kate Beckett, portrayed by actress Stana Katic. She has earned a role co-starring in her own show, after playing parts in various episodes of other shows. Filling out the strong cast Susan Sullivan portray's Castle's mom and Molly C. Quinn plays his daughter Alexis.

But the best interest-riveting force is the writing. The pilot was well done by Andrew W. Marlowe, Barry Schindel, David Grae and Charles Murray. I didn't think they could sustain the twist and turns, fascinating crimes, and interaction between the characters for much longer. So far I have been wrong.

Driving the show is the tension filled drama between the two lead characters, Castle and Beckett. He is a successful fiction writer who has been allowed to shadow Beckett, much to her chagrin. He has redeeming qualities despite frequently getting in the way, speaking out of turn, and being a general nuisance to Beckett. Beckett can't help but grow to care about Castle as she learns to value his insights and appreciate the risks he takes to crack cases. He also endears himself to Beckett's colleagues with small gestures like purchasing a top-notch coffeemaker for their use.

Castle's mom and daughter are both full of contrasting elements. His mother is childish and only out for herself, and should be closely monitored  The daughter is mature beyond her years, a great support to her dad, and keeps her grandmother in check. Castle is a devoted father who worries needlessly (up to this point) about Alexis. As Castle's daughter Alexis, Molly C. Quinn has the best acting abilities on the program. Expect to see Molly for years to come.

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