Is it just me or did ‘Slice of Death’feel like it would never end? You know I love Castle, but this episode just didn’t do it for me. The hour completely dragged and — while it wasn’t all bad — it sure wasn’t Castle‘s finest hour. The case this week revolved around the pizza wars in New York and Castle and Beckett dive into this world of pizza competition when a reporter is found dead (and baked) inside an oven at one of the Authentic Terrific Nick’s or whichever that one was. I have seen the episode twice and I still can’t tell them apart.
What really stood out for me in this episode, though, was Alexis’storyline. I just love that they’re giving her more screen time and plots that are actually teenage appropriate. It’s great that The Powers That Be are showing Castle’s home life more and especially his relationship with his daughter. It’s very reminiscent of season 1 and early season 2 and I had really missed that aspect of the show.
It is also great that — while they are not the masters of continuity — TPTB are actually being consistent with the growing friendship between Beckett and Castle. It feels like he literally tells her everything and is seeking her advice more and more now. That was perfectly illustrated by him quoting her when he was talking to Alexis about how she is going to have to deal with mean girls her whole life.
Other than that, ‘Slice of Death’was really a filler episode and, aside from showing some love for Alexis, didn’t do much for me. Except making me crave some pizza.
Next week looks great, though. Can’t wait to see Brendan Hines bring out Castle’s jealous side. Check out an interview with Nathan Fillion and a preview of the episode ‘The Dead Pool’below.
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I agree wholeheartedly with everything you've said! I've enjoyed the 'crime of the week' nearly every episode thus far, but this was one of those rare occurrences where I just wasn't invested at all!
As you said, the episode succeeded most in the areas of continuity such as Castle increasingly coming to Beckett for familial advice and the fact Alexis is actually being revealed as a "regular" teenager rather than a somewhat maternal figure to Castle.
The only thing which has been bugging me recently is the lack of Lanie/Beckett interaction. I'm missing the Lanie observations!
. . . Next week does look promising though. . . !
Hi,
The ep. was just not so interesting for me & also have the writers lost their imagination? This one closely (well almost) resembles the One Man's Treasure in Season two where the girl was supposed to be innocent only to be caught in the end by Castle, which is the same here.
And can you help me. I am unable to post in forums, when I login, it says thanks for logging in, but returns to login page again instead of going to the reply page.
Thanks
Agreed as well. Unfortunately, I have felt that way about this one and the previous two episodes. Hopes were high for the soap episode, but it seemed to fall flat. I'm missing the quick-witted, intelligent banter between Castle and Beckett.
Believe it or not, I came across Castle two months ago – hooked on the first and second season and couldn't catch up fast enough. I'm happy to overlook recent disappointments as everyone has their fair share of trials and tribulations. I'm positive that the writers will bring it home.
Castle is my new found love. Not giving up, but definitely looking forward to the last episodes of the season.
Cheers!
~A
I disagree simply because it was a fun, witty episode. The jealousy and tension between them took a bit of a break, which was actually refreshing. Their close relationahip was still very evident, but not the main thrust of the story. Sometimes the mystery they are trying to solve is lost in their gazing at each other.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE all that, but mixing it up is fun too.
Looking forward to next week!