bauer816 said:

Since the pilot episode, Castle has been shadowing Beckett at the precinct helping her with cases and catching murderers. In the time that he has been there he has demonstrated the mindset required to solve these cases on a level very close to Beckett. Recently, Beckett has even stated that Castle is someone she trusts and thinks of him as a true partner. The difference between Beckett and Castle is the badge she wears and I believe that an interesting turn for the show to take into season four is to upgrade Castle to a detective.  He has the mental ability to function as a great detective, especially with a partner like Beckett but he needs to obtain a knowledge of the rules and regulations of the system. Castle has been shown to be an extremely intelligent person, quick learner, and even good with a firearm. Castle is with Beckett on every case even when the situations are obviously dangerous, going as far as to stay in the city and help Beckett find the dirty bomb. This change wouldn't take away anymore time from his life as a writer than it already does but would open up a lot of doors for the characters and the show. Castle wouldn't just be a civilian helping out but a detective that brings the insight he has for nearly three seasons with a badge to boot. Let me know what you think.

No way… that would ruin the show.  Part of what makes Castle so special is that there is that "Ying" and "Yang" b/t the rules and procedures Beckett/Esposito/Ryan have to work with and the more free-spirited Castle. He needs to remain the writer and her (them) the cops.  Additionally, you don't just "become a detective".  You first have to go through the academy and then be a beat cop before being assigned to a division such as homicide.  I can't see Castle going through the regimented process of going through the academy. If anything were to change I would like to see Beckett teach Castle had to spare and grapple in the case he is attacked… plus who doesn't want to see Castle and Beckett all sweaty and wrestling in the gym.

No way, Castle is the writer and Beckett the detective, this is the soul of this series. But it would be nice if he got some official like an ID card or something.

He wouldn't need to be a detective , they (the PD) could hire him as official profiler/consultant with Castle donating any nominal fee to the Widows & Orphans Fund …

… but this would turn it too much into The Mentalist (or Monk?) …

Tempus_Fugit said:

 

He wouldn't need to be a detective , they (the PD) could hire him as official profiler/consultant with Castle donating any nominal fee to the Widows & Orphans Fund …

… but this would turn it too much into The Mentalist (or Monk?) …

The Mentalist gave me the idea of the ID card.

Alie said:

Tempus_Fugit said:

 

He wouldn't need to be a detective , they (the PD) could hire him as official profiler/consultant with Castle donating any nominal fee to the Widows & Orphans Fund …

… but this would turn it too much into The Mentalist (or Monk?) …

But again… It would change the dynamic from him being the WRITER to him being a "consultant". I know that his role has gone beyond research, but "hiring" him would take away the premise of the show.  I guess it's just the blue-blood in me that won't allow me to wrap my head around him taking the title of a hired consultant or cop. 

Hence my now bold line, I wouldn't want that to happen either. It's been done too often recently.

I still like the

Beckett: Kate Beckett, NYPD.

Castle: Richard Castle, just NY.

lines from Nanny. I think that was actually the first episode I watched in the UK thinking "this is going to be fun".

Is there any official confirmation about the hot and sweaty scenes at the gym for next season? Would be soo nice to watch

Tempus_Fugit said:

Alie said:

I'm sure the capt would rally around him and he wouldn't be forced out.  I could maybe see the posibility of a minor problem if the mayor changed, but it's obvious that he has been a help and not a hindorence in addition to the fact that he's buddies with the commissioner and some judges (reference "Ghosts" season 1 poker game).

Do we know if Bob IS still mayor? He was facing a difficult re-election in 2x05 and for all we know, the new mayor may also be a fan.

 We haven't heard otherwise, but I'd guess yes b/c part of the 3 book deal in season 2 was that the mayor was running for reelection and liked the positive publicity that Castle was bringing.  Therefore, assuming he won that year (nov 2009) he'd be mayor for another four years

Again, the only real change I'd like to see is some hot, sweaty, sparring b/t Castle and Beckett up in the gym.  I mean she wants him to be prepared for hand-to-hand combat if ever needed and I don't think she'd want anyone else "instructing" him.[Image Can Not Be Found][Image Can Not Be Found]

Yep, I'm totally with you on this one. Although looking at Castle, I wonder how fit he is, Beckett easily outruns him, even in heels. He did an impressive car hood slide in Under the Gun but does Castle keep physically fit by going to a gym? And I don't mean Yoga and Pilates.

I'd guess he's in shape.  He's a pretty big guy and has a broad chest but not a belly so I'd guess he's strong.  We've also seen him shirtless with DFT and Ellie and he was pretty toned.  Speed isn't always related to strength. I've known plenty of people who are really fast and lean, but not as physically (muscularly) strong as someone else.  I guess we'll just have to wait and see when we finally get that gym scene[Image Can Not Be Found]