

6.844 minSeason 8 • Episode 22
LatestWith their best lead in hand, Castle and Beckett are ready to take on LokSat. But an unforeseen twist puts their case – and their lives – in jeopardy.
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Acting
Fillion and Katic's chemistry carried eight seasons on sheer chaotic tension.
Writing
Meta murder plots that roast Castle's own ridiculous book titles.
Production
NYC location shooting that actually looks like NYC, shocking for 2009.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Richard Castle' novels featured in the show are real bestsellers ghostwritten by Tom Straw, hitting actual NYT lists.
The abrupt cancellation and Katic's exit drama became a cautionary tale about network TV's treatment of female leads in long-running procedurals.