Original Air Date: September 19, 2011
Writer: Andrew W. Marlowe
Director: Rob Bowman
Summary:  In a riveting opening that picks up just moments after last season’s climactic finale, Detective Beckett fights for her life as Castle, plagued by guilt over his role in the events, struggles to uncover who’s behind her brutal shooting. Meanwhile, back at the precinct, Ryan and Esposito have to adjust, as Victoria “Iron” Gates becomes the precinct’s new uncompromising Captain.
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Executive Producers

• Andrew W. Marlowe
• Rob Bowman
• Laurie Zaks
• Armyan Bernstein
• David Amann

Main Cast

• Nathan Fillion – Rick Castle[Bio]
• Stana Katic -Detective Kate Beckett [Bio]
• Jon Huertas – Detective Javier Esposito   [Bio]
• Seamus Dever – Detective Kevin Ryan [Bio]
• Molly C. Quinn – Alexis Castle  [Bio]
• Susan Sullivan – Martha Rodgers [Bio]
• Tamala Jones – Lanie Parish [Bio]
• Penny Johnson Jerald  – Captain Victoria Gates [Bio]

Guest Cast

• Victor Webster – Josh Davidson
• Michael Dorn – Police Psychiatrist, Dr Carver Burke
• Landon Ashworth – Mick Yancey
• Valerie Azlynn – Uniform

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