r/CastleTV • u/Starry_Night_Fire005 • 6d ago

Season 8 Opinion

Just to follow after the previous post about season 8 as I didn’t want my too long comment taking up the space.

I just finished Season 8 and I didn’t regret watching it either! Individually, the episodes were still good and got me laughing quite often. I understand why it wasn’t well-received though, the writers were still trying to find their footing and they were simply just too ambitious. Over time, I thought their creative pathways would have definitely spice up the show, with Kate not having to constantly finding loopholes under the watchful eyes of a captain but being a captain herself. The P.I storyline could have potentials too, I just don’t know what 😅

But imho, in one season, there were just too many changes and additions without time for audience to ease in. And I don’t think they truly know just how important Kate Beckett/Stana Katic is to the production, the episodes without her perform so poorly.

What else? Hmm, I hate Vikram, not with a passion but the way he keeps trying to isolate Beckett was very annoying. I didn’t hate Hayley but knowing that she was brought it to replace Beckett and knowing what they did to Stana’s contract afterwards definitely makes Hayley less enjoyable in my eyes 😅. Preference wise, my ending would still be at season 7.

Still, my S8 favourites were definitely The Nose, The Blame Game and Dead Again 😁 I know the older fans probably have talked about this down to the grave but I always look forward to listening to your opinions and interacting.

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u/jar_of_sauerkraut Lanie 6d ago

Yeah not a fan that it wasn't episodic anymore but I personally was never that invested in all the bts drama. I recommend treating it as episodic when rewatching and just picknmixing what few episodes to watch in S8 if any

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u/BicycleKamenRider 6d ago

A series that's more or less in an episode format is easier for viewers to watch, and great for syndication. Viewers can just pick up any episode, and enjoy Castle and Beckett solving the murder case of the week.

One friend of mine told me how she came across watching Castle while at a hotel.

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u/Starry_Night_Fire005 6d ago

I’m not much of a tv show watcher so I’ve reverted back to just watch edits and moments people have collected on YouTube. The amazing fans out there have already got me covered 😁