Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) - Page 15

Christopher · November 20 2012, 02:47 PM

I can't believe I didn't figure out that the witness was the killer. I was expecting it to be the nun or the FBI agent.

Every time I see Patrick Fischler in something, I go through much the same though process:

Oh, it's that guy. Isn't it?
Yeah, it's that guy. What's his name again?
Oh, I can't remember, I'll have to look it up later...
No, wait, Patrick something, I think.
Fischler, yeah, I think it's Patrick Fischler.
[Upon seeing the guest credits] I was right, it's Patrick Fischler.

And who knew the Bronx looked so much like a studio backlot?

Neroon · November 21 2012, 02:43 AM

When I first saw the episode title, I had no idea it would be an homage of a sort to teh movie of the same title.... but I loved it!

TheSeeker · November 21 2012, 04:24 AM

Kirby wrote:

Worst of all was the simple fact that you can make an emergency call on a locked iPhone

Yes, that bugged me too.

Professor Zoom · November 22 2012, 03:58 PM

Christopher wrote:

And who knew the Bronx looked so much like a studio backlot?

When I lived in the Bronx, I thought that ALL the time...

Admiral_Young · December 4 2012, 08:14 AM

I absolutely loved "Secret Santa". A Christmas themed episode of "Castle" seems natural, I'm a little surprised that we've not had one before IIRC. Right from the title screen being themed to the references, and the ending, I adored this episode. I still have to catch up from what I missed...but I knew I had to watch this episode.

So I don't know if anyone has been following the news or not, but apparently in February we will finally be introduced to Castle's father in a two part episode. Also Senator Bracken will return in February as well, as well as revisiting Espo's past.

TimmyWl · December 4 2012, 09:21 AM

It was a good episode and I liked the light touches of the Castle/Beckett romance. There was the aversion of that plant near the elevator. Then there was the large Christmass tree and the bit of "I didn't get you a present". It was all very well done.

Forbin · December 4 2012, 02:42 PM

"Don't get me a present!"

"I didn't get you a present."
"WHAT!?!?"

Kirby · December 4 2012, 02:47 PM

Great episode, one of my favorites of the season. Wonderful touches on the Castle/Beckett relationship, and their completely different feeilings about Christmas. My only minor nitpick is wouldn't that clock be needed as evidence?

Christopher · December 4 2012, 02:53 PM

This did feel like one of their solid, convoluted and clever mysteries from when the series was at its peak. The main thing that bugs me (aside from the clock/evidence thing) is Beckett giving up her tradition to be with Castle. What Beckett said about her tradition being to keep watch on Christmas was genuinely moving to me. She chooses to do something meaningful, to try to protect others at Christmas so they don't have to suffer the same loss she did. It makes her like some sort of Christmas Batman. That's completely awesome, and very poignant. I wanted Castle to go to the precinct and spend the evening with her there. And he was going to. And then they went and ruined it by going for the sappier, shallower ending, by having her give up her noble and selfless calling in favor of a big tree and toy trains.

Admiral_Young · December 4 2012, 03:40 PM

This was another personal barrier that came down for Kate. I wouldn't be too hard on her for making the decision go to Rick's house. Also if we look at it another way, for the first time in a long time, she has something and someone to be with and spend time with at Christmas time now. In a way she has a new family, something that is somewhat new to her and that she's still getting used to. Also Alexis and Martha also cancelled their Christmas eve plans to be with Rick.

The last shot of them framed in front of the Christmas tree was simply awesome. Now I can spend the hiatus and catch up on what I missed

Enterprise is Great · December 4 2012, 10:30 PM

Unfortunately when I saw Leslie Hope as the dead Santa's ex-wife I knew she was the killer otherwise it was a good episode.

Christopher · December 5 2012, 12:04 AM

^Whereas I was expecting it to be Tembi Locke, since she's a more prominent name in my own experience.

Forbin · December 5 2012, 04:52 PM

And since I have no idea who those women were, aside from one being vaguely familiar, it was all a surprise.

TheSeeker · December 6 2012, 05:31 PM

I really liked this episode too. I'm glad that Castle was so understanding when he revealed to Kate that he knew she had volunteered for the Christmas eve shift. I was half expecting them to have a stupid lover's quarrel over it and I was relieved when the writers didn't go down that road.

BigFoot · December 7 2012, 07:31 AM

^ Yeah me too. I'm also really glad Castle actually asked Kate about it.

November 20 2012, 02:47 PM	#211
Christopher Writer	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) I can't believe I didn't figure out that the witness was the killer. I was expecting it to be the nun or the FBI agent. Every time I see Patrick Fischler in something, I go through much the same though process: Oh, it's that guy. Isn't it? Yeah, it's that guy. What's his name again? Oh, I can't remember, I'll have to look it up later... No, wait, Patrick something, I think. Fischler, yeah, I think it's Patrick Fischler. [Upon seeing the guest credits] I was right, it's Patrick Fischler. And who knew the Bronx looked so much like a studio backlot? __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

November 21 2012, 02:43 AM	#212
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) When I first saw the episode title, I had no idea it would be an homage of a sort to teh movie of the same title.... but I loved it! __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

December 4 2012, 08:14 AM	#215
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) I absolutely loved "Secret Santa". A Christmas themed episode of "Castle" seems natural, I'm a little surprised that we've not had one before IIRC. Right from the title screen being themed to the references, and the ending, I adored this episode. I still have to catch up from what I missed...but I knew I had to watch this episode. So I don't know if anyone has been following the news or not, but apparently in February we will finally be introduced to Castle's father in a two part episode. Also Senator Bracken will return in February as well, as well as revisiting Espo's past. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

December 4 2012, 09:21 AM	#216
TimmyWl Commodore Location: Honolulu Hawaii	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) It was a good episode and I liked the light touches of the Castle/Beckett romance. There was the aversion of that plant near the elevator. Then there was the large Christmass tree and the bit of "I didn't get you a present". It was all very well done.

December 4 2012, 02:42 PM	#217
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) "Don't get me a present!" "I didn't get you a present." "WHAT!?!?" __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

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December 4 2012, 02:47 PM	#218
Kirby Rear Admiral Location: Alt: 5280	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) Great episode, one of my favorites of the season. Wonderful touches on the Castle/Beckett relationship, and their completely different feeilings about Christmas. My only minor nitpick is wouldn't that clock be needed as evidence? __________________ Henderson!!!!

December 4 2012, 02:53 PM	#219
Christopher Writer	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) This did feel like one of their solid, convoluted and clever mysteries from when the series was at its peak. The main thing that bugs me (aside from the clock/evidence thing) is Beckett giving up her tradition to be with Castle. What Beckett said about her tradition being to keep watch on Christmas was genuinely moving to me. She chooses to do something meaningful, to try to protect others at Christmas so they don't have to suffer the same loss she did. It makes her like some sort of Christmas Batman. That's completely awesome, and very poignant. I wanted Castle to go to the precinct and spend the evening with her there. And he was going to. And then they went and ruined it by going for the sappier, shallower ending, by having her give up her noble and selfless calling in favor of a big tree and toy trains. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

December 4 2012, 03:40 PM	#220
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) This was another personal barrier that came down for Kate. I wouldn't be too hard on her for making the decision go to Rick's house. Also if we look at it another way, for the first time in a long time, she has something and someone to be with and spend time with at Christmas time now. In a way she has a new family, something that is somewhat new to her and that she's still getting used to. Also Alexis and Martha also cancelled their Christmas eve plans to be with Rick. The last shot of them framed in front of the Christmas tree was simply awesome. Now I can spend the hiatus and catch up on what I missed __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

December 4 2012, 10:30 PM	#221
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) Unfortunately when I saw Leslie Hope as the dead Santa's ex-wife I knew she was the killer otherwise it was a good episode. __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!

December 5 2012, 12:04 AM	#222
Christopher Writer	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) ^Whereas I was expecting it to be Tembi Locke, since she's a more prominent name in my own experience. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

December 5 2012, 04:52 PM	#223
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) And since I have no idea who those women were, aside from one being vaguely familiar, it was all a surprise. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

December 6 2012, 05:31 PM	#224
TheSeeker Vice Admiral Location: New York, NY	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) I really liked this episode too. I'm glad that Castle was so understanding when he revealed to Kate that he knew she had volunteered for the Christmas eve shift. I was half expecting them to have a stupid lover's quarrel over it and I was relieved when the writers didn't go down that road.

December 7 2012, 07:31 AM	#225
BigFoot Admiral Location: Slovenia (EU)	Re: Castle Season 5 (including Spoilers) ^ Yeah me too. I'm also really glad Castle actually asked Kate about it.