* * * * 1/2
After Criminal Minds this is the second American crime series I have watched avidly however they are very different shows. Castle is comedic, as anyone who knows Nathan Fillion's acting would have been able to guess, and Castle deals with more than the police cases. Castle is a crime novel writer who tails a police officer, Beckett, as she inspires a new character for him.
First and foremost I think that the
strength of Castle lies in the characters. In the first 3 series that
I've seen there are 3 women and 3 male who are central. The 3 women are
great because they vary immensely and are all friends, which is a rarity
in a lot of police TV series. You have a batty mother, sensible
daughter and then a typical strong female character who actually has
more layers the longer you watch the show. The male characters are
Castle, who is of course charming and funny, and then the other two
become more prominent through the seasons. The crime elements are interesting because they cover a large range of victims, attackers and motives. Sometimes the situation is quite tame and you only see a little bit of blood, whereas other times I find some things quite disturbing. The writers also deal with love ties, family issues and teenager relationships. The combination of a lot of topics portrayed in the show mean that there is something for everyone.
It's very funny with characters that you care about and want to see their relationships development. I can't really imagine someone not liking this because there is crime, drama and comedy so you'll always find something worth watching for in every episode.
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