So that was the epitome of an incredibly fun episode, wasn’t it? I must confess that what I was really looking forward to about last night was the fact that we would finally get a glimpse of episode 4.07 ‘Cops & Robbers’that we have all been so excited about. From the promo and sneak peeks about ‘Demons’, however, I figured it would most likely be one of those funny episodes with lots of one-liners and puns about ghosts and Ghostbusters.
And, well, I wasn’t wrong. But what I wasn’t expecting was that it was going to be so much fun. I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a comedy kind of girl, but ‘Demons’really got to me and I found myself genuinely enjoying all the ghost stories and theories. What I really loved about this episode, though — and it’s something I have been noticing for a couple of episodes now — is how they are mixing up the team a lot more this season.
Up until season 3, we had a very clear division in the homicide team with Castle and Beckett doing their own thing and Ryan and Esposito doing theirs. But lately, it seems like they are trying out different combinations and, as much as I absolutely loved Ryan and Beckett working together in ‘Kick the Ballistics’, Castle and Ryan chasing ghost leads in ‘Demons’were just a whole new level of awesome. Maybe it’s because I have a new found love for Detective Ryan — I have always liked him, but he just seems to get exponentially more awesome and sweeter this season — but I just thought that it really worked having him and Castle paired up with their belief of the supernatural, while Beckett and Esposito stood on the other side of the spectrum being completely skeptical.
There are just way too many aspects I loved about last night’s episode, but I have to say one of my absolute favorite moments was watching Castle screaming like a girl when that corpse fell on him. Nathan Fillion just pulled that off so well, that I was genuinely laughing out loud with that scene. In fact, that whole sequence of him and Beckett exploring the haunted house was hilarious. When she started telling him about her experience with the supernatural, I knew from the get go that she was yanking his chain. And that alone says so much about how far she has come since season 1, when she didn’t even laugh at his jokes, let alone joke with him. Also, am I the only one who has noticed that Castle seems to go to Beckett’s apartment a lot now? She didn’t even look surprised to see him at her doorstep.
About the double date, I just really felt bad for Jenny. Poor thing was just trying to be nice and friendly and ended up causing Lanie and Esposito to break up. I really hope they talk this out and get back together soon. Although I am curious as to who was in favor of marriage and who wasn’t.
Speaking of relationships, can I just say that I see Ashley becoming a thing of the past in the near future? I really liked Alexis in this episode and how she is dealing with the fact that being in a long distance relationship is not easy and sometimes said relationship is just not strong enough to survive the time apart.
To sum this up, ‘Demons’was by far the funniest episode in a really long time and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. A+
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It was more like watching a scooby-do episode, written for fun right from the start.
Yes, I have noticed how the team is being scrambled, and it is taking some getting used to, but it's great to see all the personalities mixed. They have so much to offer.
It is surprising how easily Castle can drop by Becketts' flat without seeming intrusive. Now I'm waiting for Beckett to do the same, and although Martha would love it, I wonder how Alexis would handle it.
We might get a preview of this next Monday.
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I,for one, like the casual almost messy hair style Beckett is now sporting. I used to think it was rediculous how K/B could be perfectly coiffed from sun up to sun down. Now this is how a real woman looks, when she has her hair down[pun].
I prefer perfectly coiffed Beckett – fits in with her Nikki Heat alter ego. Although, it’s sort of hard to really make the woman (Beckett/Stana) look messy in any state. She could wear a burlap sack and still look like a runway model. LOL.
Even in a baseball cap with glasses and not contacts.
Is anyone else somewhat distracted by Castle's weight gain? In this episode, he walked stiffly and looked like he was wrapped tightly in a girdle just like William Shatner appeared to be in some episodes of Boston Legal.
Regarding S Flores comment about Castle's weight gain. He seems to go up and down but to me Fillion walks like a guy with a bad back. Fun show but not too rewarding in the relationship department. Sad that the Esposito-Lanie thing is broken up when we didn't see anything more than a tease of it.
Nathan has mentioned that he has a bad knee so maybe that’s what you’re noticing when he walks. He says it was injured while doing a stunt years ago and it’s just never been the same since (I think he even had surgery on it). And I agree about the weight thing. Nathan does seem to go up and down throughout the season. Over the summer I re-watched the entire series and you definitely can see it. But it’s sort of nice to know that guys can have that problem too. ;D Doesn’t make him any less handsome, imo.
Good fun episode. Nothing big happened, just nice little things. The whole Ryan-Castle combo this time was pretty damn funny and their reactions to the couple telling the story really made me giggle. The whole scene in the house, searching for the lug was great, especially the "legs, Castle!" part. Beckett's face was priceless there.
Still, sort of feels like a filler for next week's episode, but that might be because I know about it.
I’m wondering what the heck did he grabbed?? Heh.
Haaaaaaaa!!
Well, you've got two guesses. HAAAAA !!!!!!!!
Stop it!! You guys are killing me! LOL! :D
This episode was by far one the most entertaining funny ones this season. I was laughing yet I was totally creeped out when Beckett and castle were in that haunted mansion and while they were discovering the secret place in the roof. It was great! I have to say I prefer becketts hair out and long and kinda wavy. Suits her more! Now I seriously want episode 7. Bring it!
I love these reviews, in NZ we won’t get to see the show till next year but I can read these without having anything spoiled for me. Just makes me anticipate it more!! I’ve noticed in clips on YouTube from this season compared to s3 that Castle visiting her apartment is more and more relaxed, I LOVE IT!!
Hey Kirsty, if you want to watch the new season hop onto tv-links.eu and search castle and stream it :) I'm in Australia and hate how we always have to wait agess to get the American tv shows!
Can't you guys buy the dvd's. You should be able to order them through the internet.
I couldn't wait a year or however long knowing the episodes are available. Good luck .
They can only get seasons 1-3 on DVD. Season 4 is not yet available on DVD. Season 4 eps can be purchased through iTunes in certain countries but I don't think in Oz and NZ yet.
I don't know if it is possible, but hulu.com has the previous three episode available, anything beyond that, a nominal subscription charge will get 4.01 thru where ever we are.
This episode was definitely fun, creepy, and fun! The promo kinda gave away of how the vic was killed though, but it was totally worth it for the ” I said legs, Castle” tease. Having caught up with the show within 2weeks (yes, the whole 3 seasons in 2 wks) to compare, I think this season has been the best so far. Now, if only they put those two crazy love birds together and everything will be perfect.
That's exactly how I dealt with the show. Watched the first two seasons and the first half of the third within 10 days last spring, and then I had to wait for each new episode like everyone else. That was hard to get used to :D
great new extended promo on Cops & Robbers.
I put it here if it is okay to do so
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yeBdMG0IVk&fe…
Ahaha, Beckett's face when he first calls her. Also, the sheer fact that he is calling her when bored is a big step. It's those small things that really make me like the show. Just the little things that show them getting closer and closer.
I’ve seasons 1-3 on dvd. I’m on dial up internet so streaming not really an option. I got Rise off YouTube but they seem to have tightened up on show being put up on there:( It took me a whole day to download it but was well worth it.
Try Hulu.com, you can see the previous three episodes free. If you want the entire season there is a small charge. And those are available as they air.