I thought tonight's episode was pretty good. I liked the case, and I loved how Beckett was mad at Castle because she hadn't been given a copy of Heat Wave.

I thought that they were being a little blind at first though. The first thing that popped into my head was "someone probably killed her so they can take her place". I was surprised that they didn't think of that as a possibility until almost halfway through the show. I was also surprised that they didn't really check the husband's alibi as much as they could have. I thought of him pretty early on too.

But besides that, I thought it was a pretty good episode. Can't wait for next week. :)

I really liked last night's episode. It was more in tone to what we were used to at the end of season 1. However I think showing out of sequence really hurts the continuity. I'm not sure what the casual viewer or new viewer would think seeing it after The Double Down.

I think this is where the switching around of episodes can hurt a show. WHY do they do that?!

Alright, 2nd viewing down. Thank you, Hulu. (Don't know why, but the new ABC viewer and my computer do not get along.)

I think I would agree that the mystery wasn't quite as exciting as they usually are. I think it would have been better had this episode gone rightly 2nd, and not after The Double Down. The nice thing about this one was letting Beckett be the detective. She was the one who essentially got it done and then really showed her skill in the interrogation room. Of course, we all love that Castle can and does help out, but that shouldn't take away from her being kick-butt in her own right. Nice to have him just sit back and watch a little, but again it would've worked better before The Double Down.

Still a very fun episode. I really liked the Martha stuff in this one. Think we'll get to see that great death scene later on?? *hopes*

"Oh, and thanks for calling me 'Big Rick.'" *gigglefit* Oh, that's gonna stick!

So I thought this was a pretty good episode. Although I disagree that they should get more things going with Castle and Beckett. That would rush it too much. I think in terms of bringing it more interesting they should get some drama going with Alexis or Martha who are both awesome characters. I think we should delve a little on Alexis, maybe she could have an encounter with a bully or something that would bring Castle out. Or maybe she could use a girl to girl chat with Beckett. I'm just saying that it would be too early to keep doing things with Beckett and Castle.

But I loved the change of setting with this one focusing on fashion week. I think it definately gave the makeup, hair, and sylists a bit to play with. It was good.

nalissa2 said:It's funny that people are asking for a bump up in the chemistry, because during the commentary for the pilot they were saying that they had to tone down the chemistry. The suits thought that it was too heavy and the two main characters would end up in bed (together) by the 3rd ep.

It's not funny, nalissa.  It's another coincidence.

Totally agree with you, orangeen.  It's naive to think that there's all the time in the world to establish more chemistry or love interest time with Castle and Beckett.  They need to deliver little hints of that again while there's still time to have it impact the ratings and audience interest.  Doesn't even mean a kiss (sigh) but at least something.  Sure, other storylines with Alexis, Martha, etc. would be nice, too – but aren't we mostly interested in the Castle/Beckett pairing?  I know I am.

I am happy with the character & relationship development of the show.  I especially like that it is very different than the pace of the character & relationship development of the book.  To the few frustrated viewers, perhaps you should do some reading.