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Castle: Teasing 8×01 “XY” – **SPOILERS**
Has Kate’s past come back to haunt her – and her team – again? Well, with Jack Coleman in the guest cast, you’d definitely think so. I’ll share a secret with you… it’s true – but not how you might think. It’s something that puts Kate on the run with a wake of bodies behind her.
The episode opens with a Femme Fatale-type killer taking down her prey in a darkened nightclub. It quickly downshifts to the Castle loft – letting us know that Kate has turned down the running-for-office gig, and took the Captain’s job instead. The chemistry between Fillion and Katic hasn’t waned – the opening scene between them is as cute as ever. And if you’re worried about Rick losing his playful side after marriage, I’d say you’ll get over that *real* quick-like.
There are changes brewing throughout the Castle “family”, both smooth transitions and tense situations. I’m sure these new dynamics will be a constant undercurrent throughout season eight. New recurring guest star Toks Olagundoye hits the ground running, and I really enjoyed her performance.
Some teasie highlights:
- Espo and Ryan have their own version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”
- Rick meets a new fan
- Castle Investigations has been clearing cases lickety split!
- Kate’s not the only person that goes missing
- If you hate [these] then you’ll want to set a cigar box/plastic bag on fire
- Mr. Rick “Rich Guy” Castle spends a lot of money in this episode
- The Action music during a scene in a warehouse was pretty awesome (just IMO)
- While Bracken is in the episode, this also concerns another part of Kate’s past
- A thread from a different storyline is brought up briefly – foreshadowing?
- Something unexpected happens at the 12th – very unexpected.
So I hope this whet’s your appetite for Monday’s Season premiere of Castle, entitled “XY” on ABC at 10pm Eastern. I’ll be watching, and be talking about it after it airs!
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