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Castle

2009·Show
173Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.1Metacritic568.2Rotten Tomatoes82%88%
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Castle fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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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

Media

Questions about Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Castle legally?

PrimeHuluThe Roku

Castle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Castle worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Castle rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Castle have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 173 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Castle?

Critics69
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Castle higher (84) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Castle air?

It ran from 2009 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Castle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Castle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Castle in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Castle use?

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