Post by java on May 8, 2015 22:26:53 GMT -5
Loved that Espo and Ryan went rogue with him at the end there, after trying to play by the rules through the initial investigation.
And loved that hug with Gates, and she hugged him back! And seemed genuinely glad to welcome him back.
Awesome, awesome episode.
Need to watch this again. And oh yes....Gates...and Gates.....loving Penny and the way they are now writing her character. And for the other Gates....revenge is sweet!
To all, a job well done.
I liked the way the episode started by getting right into the frantic pace. Ryan did a good job of containing Castle - at least to start with. Seamus Dever really killed it in the later scene where he apologizes to Castle for letting Tyson get away at the motel. He made it painfully obvious that he's suffered a good deal of trauma because of that night. Espo didn't really stand out as much in this episode but it was VERY fitting that he got the kill shot. That fit his character as much as Ryan's apology fit his. Tori was used well in the episode also. The actress did a nice job of interjecting emotion into her normally calm and factual deliveries.
Then there's Gates. I absolutely loved the way they wrote her part. She was steadfastly focused on saving Kate and still believed that they had to follow proper process BUT, she finally admitted to recognizing the value of Castle's search for the story and she also knew he needed to be a free man so she made sure he could do that. She showed compassion and strength and that hug at the end was awesome! It was apparent that she was feeling the joy too. Now it will be interesting to see if we get any different vibe from her when she next interacts with Castle.
This was one excellently written chase! I expected twists and turns and people looking like someone else but there were a couple of twists that took me totally by surprise. When Castle went to the prison to see Marcus Gates, I was completely surprised. I read a lot of spoilers but I don't ever remember a mention of that actor appearing in this episode. The BEST twist of all was the reveal that Ryan and Espo had been in on everything from that moment in the precinct when Castle said they'd never get Tyson that way. Revealing it as flashback that showed the guys in on all of the planning was AWESOME! I actually cheered! What a team! I also liked that Kate was never made to look like a helpless victim. She had her kickass moment even though we only saw the aftermath of it. I was very thankful that both Tyson and Nieman were killed and that Castle and Beckett got to witness it so there was no shadow left to haunt them in any way. One other thing I appreciated was seeing Tyson at the house with the gash over his eye so we knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that Castle was right and it was him all along.
Loved the return to the precinct with applause and emotional hugs. It was nice that Lanie was there, especially since she started the ball rolling with her hunch. It was a great way to get Castle back into the precinct as a consultant and I think Gates is honestly glad to have him.
I can't say enough positive stuff about that ending scene in the bedroom. It was so right for Kate to be lost in her thoughts after such a scary and emotional few days. She needed to look a bit haunted at that point. Loved that Castle had such tender things to say to her, including the first "Always," since the wedding vows. Those 2 can say so very much with just their facial expressions and I'm thankful that the camera lingered on them for a few seconds after the kissing.
Lastly, kudos to my man, Nathan! This, like Target and Hunt, was his chance to rock the dramatic material and he did it in spades. The anguish in his voice and face when he thought Kate had died in front of him was crushing. The desperation and hatred in his attack on Tyson was coming from the deepest part of him.
Congrats to the entire Castle team for an exciting and highly memorable 2 parter this season!
I knew right away that the frantic phone call from Beckett was fake. She would never act like that or say those things. She would have told them where she was or given them a clue.
When Castle appeared to be going alone to get Kate. I actually stopped the DVR and said to my hubby. Really??? After all that he has been through with Ryan and Espo and he didn't bring them along!! How stupid was that. Rant over...started the show again only to discover that he did indeed team up with the boys!! Don't mess with the team from the 12th they will always track down the killer.
I loved the chat with the Captain when she told Castle what Beckett had told her about how He could figure out the story that brought all of the evidence together. She was able to get Castle back on track to solve the most important story of his life.
I really should have waited 20 minutes before we started to watch as the commercial stops were killing me. They seriously have way too many commercials. But then I guess that is a good thing so they can pay for our show.
I watched Jimmy Kimmel while I was waiting for the west coast feed. I was right Stana was on to promote her ATP auction on E Bay this week. She has up the shirt she has told the story about that Nathan cut for her audition. Also the ticket to the Duran Duran concert that her and Nathan went to in NYC when they were filming the pilot signed by both of them. I'm sure both items will bring in lots of money for ferry charity.
Time to get some sleep.
Kudos to all on the show. Nathan was superb, and Nathan and Stana can both say so much with just a look. The ending had me in tears, imagining the trauma they each felt, Stana's haunted look, the tenderness between the two of them just right.
The second time around I paid more attention to the soundtrack....WOW! It adds so much to the tension, suspense and emotion throughout the ep.
Great episode !!! A fitting end to a most interesting arc. Michael Mosley and Annie Wersching just nailed their parts to a T.
Nathan Fillion showed that he can deliver like the pro he is when given a chance.
Stana likewise was excellent.
Jon Huertas tweeted Michael Mosley early this morning "Now,Mike,I'll c ya on Sirens_meaning I needs a job."
Wonder what that means?
Nathan Fillion showed that he can deliver like the pro he is when given a chance.
Stana likewise was excellent.
Jon Huertas tweeted Michael Mosley early this morning "Now,Mike,I'll c ya on Sirens_meaning I needs a job."
Wonder what that means?
I think part of moving the focus back to the Castle character this season was to give Nathan more of a challenge to push his acting chops a bit. HE has said he basically could just show up and do his lines without much prep. I think for this episode he really pushed himself. It is nice to see them shine.
Time to watch again this morning with the closed caption on so I can catch a few more lines. It always amazes me how I can find a few words here and there that are not said on screen but they show up in the closed captioned display.
I was blown away with my first viewing of the episode. And I know that before the day is over I will have watched it at least a few more times.
I love how the 1000 hours of community service shocked Castle until Gates revealed it would be as a consultant for Beckett.
All in all ... I'd have to agree that this is by far one of the best two-parters out there.
Although this arc was getting a bit long in the tooth with Tyson's omnipotence and a questionable theft and removal of all evidence (computers, back-up storage, multiple agencies, multiple jurisdiction and locales with evidence, etc), the addition of Nieman elevated Tyson from just another two bit serial killer like Scott Dunn (2x17, 2x18) into someone truly diabolical. Like Castle, he understands people but brings out the worse in them. "There are two kinds of folks who sit around thinking about how to kill people: psychopaths and mystery writers." I'm the mastermind who outwits everybody. Who am I? I'm Jerry Tyson. I really am plain looking and I bet you didn't suspect. Every mastermind needs disciples, and I've found mine. I'm Dr. Kelly Nieman.
Their unquestionable demise was not just satisfactory, but celebratory, and their ending in this two part thriller immortalizes their names in television, and especially Castle lore, forever as two of the most cunning and ruthless villains.
Bravo.
Although this arc was getting a bit long in the tooth with Tyson's omnipotence and a questionable theft and removal of all evidence (computers, back-up storage, multiple agencies, multiple jurisdiction and locales with evidence, etc), the addition of Nieman elevated Tyson from just another two bit serial killer like Scott Dunn (2x17, 2x18) into someone truly diabolical. Like Castle, he understands people but brings out the worse in them. "There are two kinds of folks who sit around thinking about how to kill people: psychopaths and mystery writers." I'm the mastermind who outwits everybody. Who am I? I'm Jerry Tyson. I really am plain looking and I bet you didn't suspect. Every mastermind needs disciples, and I've found mine. I'm Dr. Kelly Nieman.
Their unquestionable demise was not just satisfactory, but celebratory, and their ending in this two part thriller immortalizes their names in television, and especially Castle lore, forever as two of the most cunning and ruthless villains.
Bravo.
LOVE IT! Hand's down, best two-parter of the series! Completely gratified! That the team were the ones to out-wit, out-smart and out-play the psychotic masterminds. They took Tyson & Neiman down together, just as Castle said they would do. As a team, and for always!
Completely gratified that it was Castle, Espo & Ryan that were Kate's heros, and that Espo was the one to make the kill-shot on Tyson. I was clapping and bawling all at the same time, and then tears escalated to sobs when they found Kate. Horrified (yet gratified) that she was the one to take down Kelly. The facial expression acting by Stana... incredible! The eyes had it! Geez!
Bravo indeed!!!! Standing ovation Bravo!!!!
Interesting that so many thought there was going to be another Kate. Rightly so. I was going along with it, because it seemed totally in character with what Tyson & Kelly had been doing, but wasn't on board 100%. It makes perfect sense now why there wasn't - Kelly was sooo taken with Kate that she wanted to be her! Sooo incredibly creepy.
I was a blubbering idiot. For so many reasons.
Kudos to all on the show. Nathan was superb, and Nathan and Stana can both say so much with just a look. The ending had me in tears, imagining the trauma they each felt, Stana's haunted look, the tenderness between the two of them just right.
The second time around I paid more attention to the soundtrack....WOW! It adds so much to the tension, suspense and emotion throughout the ep.
The ending...ditto. Just wow.
And yes I think they should get a group rate to all see Dr. Burke after this case for sure!
We all of course remember the now famous line that he was aiming for his head from the Jordan Shaw Chronicles and so forth and so on. (20 agents could have shot at his hand and not hit that gun) As we say in baseball...."da boy got game"
I want him to carry a gun. And now I can say that he can keep his PI status...I love the office. It's a nice retreat for him and Kate.
We all of course remember the now famous line that he was aiming for his head from the Jordan Shaw Chronicles and so forth and so on. (20 agents could have shot at his hand and not hit that gun) As we say in baseball...."da boy got game"
I want him to carry a gun. And now I can say that he can keep his PI status...I love the office. It's a nice retreat for him and Kate.
I wonder if Kate knows that he has so many guns?
The ending...ditto. Just wow.
And Wow to the next level on that ending.
And Wow to the next level on that ending.
Rick having laryngitis...waahahahahahahaha! The other three on the team would have a field day with that! Baseball reference just for you!
I still think you're famous, Kman. And that you're holding out on us!
I'd noticed Rick driving a Buick since the PI arc began. Just figured it made more sense, being less conspicuous. Hadn't thought of it as product placement until this episode. But at least it wasn't ham handed the way those things often are (Bones has been particularly bad IMO about working dialogue about their Toyotas into episodes). Castle was in a rural area with no free Wi-Fi, needed to use his iPad and the GM in car Wi-Fi came in handy. Of course Castle would go for all the bells & whistles on any car. And the big trunk comment was good.
I imagine after this ordeal Kate will have a recurrence of her PTSD. Doubt it will be mentioned, but she probably needs a few sessions with "Dr. Worf".
Its been over a year since I've visited here, but after seeing the 2 part-er, it was like watching the old Castle episodes again! These were two brilliantly written episodes, and though I agree 3XK was a bit dragged out, I loved how it ended. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and I loved that this latest episode had a twist that caught me off guard. I thought that Castle was just telling Jerry that he was one step ahead to mess with him, but that wasn't the case at all
Nathan did some great acting in this episode, especially when he thought Beckett was dead. Bravo to a creative and exciting episode! I'm absolutely smitten with the idea of an episode with Castle having laryngitis! Nathan uses his hands all the time when he talks or tells stories and it would be such a hoot to see him have to rely on just his hands and face.
Kman, you're positively cracking me up with your comments - Does Kate know Castle has so many guns? I have no doubt that she's handled all of them!!!!!!!!!
Your "Bam said the lady" comment was perfect too. For me it was a fist pump and a resounding "YES!" when Castle told Espo to take the shot. Thoroughly satisfying and I felt every emotion right along with the characters.