GAH! OK, I am always too excited after the 1st viewing to make any sense, but I agree wholeheartedly about Beckett wanting an early copy of Heat Wave! Naturally, she would because of the situation, but also because she is a FAN! :D

I tend to agree.  I adore the show, so it can do no wrong in my mind.  However, having said that, I think a little bump up in the chemistry department is called for.  Doesn't have to be anything major, just a little tease to keep us interested (more than we already are). 

This is the first time I wasn't crazy about the crime of the week. I like the story idea but the suspects did nothing for me. The acting was off for me. Thankfully, I enjoy all the banter in between and the last 10 minutes made up for everything else.

I like how surprised Castle was that he didn't think to get Beckett an advanced copy of Heat Wave. Beckett looked so insulted but that smile afterwards was gold. We know she's a fan so I look forward to her reaction when she reads certain parts.

I wanted to hug Ryan and Esposito for finding that modeling pic of Beckett. Gads, that was hilarious. Loved how Beckett tried to play it off then spun around and threatened to kill them if they told Castle about it. That's a little thing we probably won't see brought up again but that would make for some funny digs later on.

I agree that something needs to excelerate. It doesn't have to be the relationship between Beckett and Castle necessarily but a story arc would probably do. Personally, I could go on forever like this but it seems like something has to happen soon.

I liked this episode and wished it aired before The Double Down.  I agree that the case was not as convoluted as others, but I don't watch the show primarily for the crime solving.  I love Martha & Alexis and the banter at the precinct, so this one was good in my book.  Will someone crafty please make a wallpaper of all the faces Stana makes?  She's so good at saying stuff without speaking a word.

Favorite scene: The call from Esposito at the morgue.  Castle tries to listen close.  Beckett sighs and switches the phone to her other ear.

Least favorite line: "Can you confirm where you were at between 1 and 5am the night she died?"  I get that you're trying to make Beckett sound more like a New Yorker, but that's just really bad grammar.  At?  No.

Favorite line: "Lookin' good Detective Beckett."  Perfect, especially coming from Esposito.

And, to the make-up artist prepping Stana this season: Thank you for showing us her green eyes.  They're beautiful and last season I just couldn't see them.  As far as I know, Stana didn't get new peepers and I don't have a new TV, so you're doing something right.  Keep up the good work!

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.

Boston Scientist said:

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.

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

Heh. Of course, you're right.

I really don't see the issue with the pace or the chemistry the way they have it right now. I've been loving the increased give and take between Castle and Beckett–her showing a bit more of her playful side and him loving every minute of it.

Give me a slow burn to a flash fire any day.

6 degrees of separation… or none: Stana Katic and Julian Sands also played together in 24, (where both were crooks).