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Season 5 – Castle

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Bored with his success, celebrated mystery novelist Rick Castle teams with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett to solve the case of a copycat killer who re-creates murder scenes from Rick's novels. While solving the case, the two realize that their unorthodox partnership has its benefits and decide to continue working together. Combining his writer's intuition with her creative detective work, they investigate strange homicides in New York, all the while building a strong, if complicated, relationship with each other.
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Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 09/24/2012
2.5/5
Now that the lead characters have turned their cool flirting into hot sex, can the show survive the switch in tone? Go to Full Review
Phil Dyess-Nugent AV Club 09/24/2012
C+
Instead of getting caught up in it, you patiently wait for it to resolve itself, in the hopes that when it's all over, you can figure out what happened. Go to Full Review
David Hinckley New York Daily News 09/24/2012
4/5
Monday we get funny, sentimental, silly, slapstick, romantic, awkward and other angles - at this point, all presumably on audition. Go to Full Review
Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine 01/22/2019
"Castle" is back and already leaps and bounds better than last season. Go to Full Review
Matt Roush TV Guide 09/24/2012
The rabid "shipper" fans of ABC's Castle will not want to miss the sexy opening act of the fifth-season premiere. Go to Full Review
Courtney Morrison TV Fanatic 09/24/2012
4.4/5
The premiere had pretty much everything us Castle fans have grown to love: humor, mystery, suspense and a detective/writer pair that we can't help but adore. Go to Full Review
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Toms c 06/04/2023 5 series in and still brilliant. See more jon c 05/01/2022 Halfway done and the series continues to be as effective as it can Last season Beckett was willing to stop at nothing to find out the truth of her mother yet Castle kept getting calls from a stranger saying if she didn't drop it she'd continue to be in danger Beckett having survived the sniper attempt remembered the trauma along with castle telling her he loved her but he was thrown off she lied about it It almost looked like at the end of the previous finale Beckett left the precinct after failing to crack the case and Castle felt helpless almost walking away Beckett survived again and went to Castle seeking comfort and well....the both of them finally came to terms with how they felt about each other But the mystery is far from over... Season 5 opens with them continuing to go after the people behind Montgomery's involvement Kate's mother may tie into a senator dealing with mob money but he may be untouchable Meanwhile Castle and Kate have to keep their relationship a secret but for how long? Castle also runs into a criminal that slipped through his fingers, the 3X Killer who's willing to bring him down by framing him The good news is that Castle is writing more books even making graphic novels of his ideas At some point the writers go the extra mile putting Castle's daughter Alexis in danger in the middle of a kidnapping all the way in another country, this shows a side of him willing to do anything to get her back The finale leads to Kate getting a job offer in DC that'll utilize her skills but can she do it and leave the precinct even Castle? The cliffhanger has Castle take the biggest risk of his life Season 5 is a bit of a mixed bag but it truly shows more of both leads; their chemistry their relationship and what their future could ultimately lead down the line See more steve d 07/25/2020 With increased roles for Ryan and Esposito the show is even better. They show themselves as capable as the other stars. See more pedrito p 10/03/2019 esta temporada fue genial por fin castle y kate están junto algo muy esperado para los fan. See more 04/18/2015 Castle tries to avoid the Sam and Diane curse as the show goes into its fifth season and brings its two leading characters together. This season Castle and Beckett attempt to have a romantic relationship, but in order to continue working together they have to keep their romance a secret from their fellow co-workers at the NYPD. The cases are entertaining and clever as always, and the show reaches its 100 episode milestone in a wonderfully Hitchcockian homage. The show also delivers a game changing season finale that has the potential to unalterably change the series. Sexual tension can only take a show so far, and Castle has done a good job in its fifth season at taking that next step and at evolving the character relationships. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2012 After the Storm Castle and Beckett set aside questions about their relationship in order to take on the forces responsible for the murder of Beckett's mother. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2012 Cloudy With a Chance of Murder On Beckett's first day back from suspension, she and Castle investigate a weathercaster's death, and try to hide their relationship from their co-workers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2012 Secret's Safe With Me When a woman is murdered, Castle and Beckett think a repossessed storage unit may have a connection to her death. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2012 Murder, He Wrote Castle's plans with Beckett are disrupted when a dying man stumbles into his backyard and collapses in his pool. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2012 Probable Cause The investigation into a ritualistic murder turns up evidence linking Castle to the crime, leading Beckett to wonder how well she really knows him. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2012 The Final Frontier As Beckett and Castle investigate a murder at a sci-fi convention, they encounter avid fans in costume, egotistical celebrities and a lot of drama. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2012 Swan Song A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2012 After Hours While retrieving a murder witness, Castle and Beckett are ambushed, forcing them to take the witness on the run. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 3, 2012 Secret Santa Castle and Beckett investigate when a bearded man named Kriss Kringle falls from the sky in Central Park; Beckett and Castle work on a Christmas list together. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 7, 2013 Significant Others Several angry ex-husbands come under suspicion when a divorce attorney who only represented women is murdered; when Alexis gets sick, Castle's ex-wife moves into the loft to take care of her. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 2013 Under the Influence Castle and Beckett are thrust into New York's raucous music industry as they investigate the murder of an up-and-coming DJ; Esposito takes a troubled teen under his wing. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 2013 Death Gone Crazy When the founder of an adult video franchise is murdered, Beckett and Castle are faced with a lengthy list of suspects; Castle is upset when Alexis starts a revealing video blog. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2013 Recoil Castle and Beckett discover evidence that links a young woman's murder to Sen. William H. Bracken (Jack Coleman) -- the man responsible for the murder of Beckett's mother; Beckett faces complications as she tries to finally bring Bracken to justice. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2013 Reality Star Struck The young rising star of "The Wives of Wall Street" is murdered; Castle tries to give Beckett a Valentine's Day gift, but his plans go awry. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2013 Target A murder investigation reveals a plot to kidnap a wealthy businessman's daughter; FBI Agent Harris (Dylan Walsh) helps Castle and Beckett investigate. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Hunt After the FBI fails to get Alexis back, Castle takes matters into his own hands; Castle learns that his daughter's kidnapping may be a part of a larger and more sinister agenda. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Scared to Death Castle and Beckett tackle one of their creepiest cases yet when a woman appears to have been scared to death by a "haunted" DVD; Castle fears for his life after he accidentally watches the video. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 25, 2013 The Wild Rover When a body is discovered in an industrial cake mixer, the murder is traced to an Irish gang and a bar owner named Siobhan O'Doul (Cara Buono); Detective Ryan reveals a history with Siobhan from his time working under cover in narcotics. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 2013 The Lives of Others While stuck at home with a broken leg, Castle believes he witnesses a murder in the apartment across the street. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 15, 2013 The Fast and the Furriest Beckett and Castle discover giant footprints at the site of a vicious murder, leading the team to wonder if Bigfoot is the killer. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 22, 2013 The Squab and the Quail When Beckett is tasked with protecting a charming billionaire whose life is in danger, she reflects on her relationship with Castle; consumed with jealousy, Castle tries to solve the case as quickly as possible. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 29, 2013 Still When Beckett steps on a pressure-sensitive bomb, the team searches for a way to save her while Castle distracts her by talking about their relationship. Details Episode 23 Aired May 6, 2013 The Human Factor When a government whistleblower is murdered, Beckett and Castle must figure out who is responsible and determine why Homeland Security is trying to take over the case. Details Episode 24 Aired May 13, 2013 Watershed An interview with a federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett to reconsider her career and her relationship with Castle; a young woman's body is found inside a flop house's water tank. Details
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Season Info

Director
John Terlesky, Bill Roe, Rob Bowman, Paul Holahan, Jonathan Frakes, Larry Shaw, Thomas J. Wright
Executive Producer
Andrew W. Marlowe, Rob Bowman, Laurie Zaks, David Amann
Screenwriter
Rob Hanning, Terence Paul Winter, Shalisha Francis, David Grae, Andrew W. Marlowe, David Amann, Jason Wilborn, Christine Roum, Elizabeth Beall
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2012