rvandsing said:

PeTJa said:

Thanks for the link!

Is info about Beckett's mom for ep 13 or season 2 in general? [Image Can Not Be Found] 

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Hard to tell from that interview, but since it appears that the actors themselves don't know in advance much of what's happening (hasn't been written yet), I'd guess that would refer to the next few episodes.  They're likely taping episode 14 or so now…so that's probably as far ahead as Molly would KNOW about.  However, I will be somewhat surprised if the writers solve Beckett's Mother's murder in just one episode since they've been stringing out tiny bits of info off and on through many episodes (not always directly about her murder, sometimes just Beckett's reaction to her mother's death which keeps the murder in the viewers mind).   I would think it more likely that we'll get a major advance on the murder of her mother rather than actually "solving" the crime completely.  But, that's not what Molly's comment would leave us to believe, that's for sure.  So, we'll just have to wait and see if they "eliminate" Beckett's Mother's murder as a show element by completely solving the case for us.   

As of right now they're still filming episode 13, but that doesn't mean they don't have outline points for the entire season. There's a good chance that the cast gets told overall what is going to happen in the season, especially if the actors like to hang out with the writers.

I think it's more likely that they'll be able to figure out who in one episode, then figure out why is a later episode when they actually arrest the killer. Who knows though? All I know if that Beckett's Dad (Jim) is going to be in episode 13 and that there is something we'll all be talking about in that episode. We all assumed it was something shippy, but maybe it's to do with solving the murder. Dr. Death is also in the episode. Sadly, I think this is going to be one of those "wait and see" things.

I have slightly mixed feelings on another two season without resolution. A few episodes? Absolutely ridiculous and it doesn't do the story justice. On the other hand, I question whether there is enough there to go a season or two. In reading some of the other forums, I know some viewers have felt as though JB's murder has been all but forgotten. Depending on how they choose to feed us more facts, 2 seasons may be a bit much. I think it can be done and if any tv writers can manage it, I have a feeling it would be those who work for this show, but I think it is kind of a fine line to walk between keeping the viewers interested and keeping them wanting more v. creating obstacles in solving the murder that are clearly there simply for the sake of a storyline if that makes sense at all.

MereBelle007 said:

PeTJa said:

Farscapefan said:

over the next season or two until we get to the ultimate resolution."

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I hope that's true. I wouldn't want them to crack the case just like that in one episode. Beckett's mom's murder case is one more thing that keeps us glued to the TV screens when the show is on air.

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it would also seem super rushed since kate's been working on the case since forever and then all of a sudden it gets solved.

Totally agreed Mere! Castle might be smart and have connections, but Beckett's been a detective for a while now, I think it would be saying something bad about her if they solved it right away.