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Castle

2009·Show
173Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic568.2Rotten Tomatoes82%88%

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A , crime series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

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About

A whole new chapter in crime solving.

After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Procedural MysteryWill They/Won't They RomanceWitty BanterLight-hearted Crime DramaChemistry-DrivenComfort TVNew York City BackdropEpisodic StructureSmart ComedyDetective Duo

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Bowman, John Terlesky, Bill Roe
Written by:
Terri Edda Miller, Alexi Hawley, Kate Sargeant
Produced by:
Howard Grigsby, Marc A. Kahn, Terence Paul Winter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Castle?

PrimeHuluPhiloThe Roku

In the United States, Castle streams on Prime, Hulu, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Castle worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (69).

Which season of Castle is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Always (season 4, episode 23) at 9.3, and the lowest is Crossfire (season 8, episode 22) at 6.9.

Is Castle okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Castle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Castle good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Castle use?

Buxom Beauty StandardCelebrity EndorsementOh, Crap!I Call It "Vera"Double-Meaning TitleHidden DepthsThe MuseBrains and BondageOnly Sane Man/Only Sane WomanI Love You Because I Can't Control YouTonight, Someone DiesDeath Equals Redemptionand 840 more

TV Tropes lists 852 tropes for it, including Buxom Beauty Standard, Celebrity Endorsement, and Oh, Crap!.