Castle – Season 5 Episode 3 – Secret’s safe with me

Spoiler ahead

Castle and Beckett are looking into a case of a murdered girl who left the number of a storage depot written in her blood.

This Episode was a lot of fun. It made me laugh so hard at times that I had to cry. That’s why I will look over the part that I was a little disappointed in Castle and the rest of the team that they didn’t make the connection to the doll sooner. I mean seriously, they should have known right away because the doll didn’t fit in with the rest.

Castle and Beckett together are just freaking adorable. I love the way they are absolutely in tune and how they are so secretive about their relationship, which makes it even more obvious that they are hiding something. I loved the handshaking as a kiss replacement though I’d rather see them kiss. ;) It was also hilarious how Castle randomly answers Beckett’s phone, looking through her desk and being just a way too comfortable with being with her. And I’m impressed how they always keep up the meaningful coffee exchange. Andrew Marlowe is awesome how he has Castle and Beckett dating and still leaves us wanting to see more at the end of every episode.

Stana and Nathan’s acting was great as always. Their chemistry makes you believe every feeling they show towards each other. Not everyone can act like that.

I’m so glad that Esposito and Ryan made up. I love those guys together. They always crack me up. And I really hope we get more scene with them soonish.

Always lovely to get scenes with Lanie, although if it was for me I would love to see more of her. I’d love to see more girlfriend scenes between her and Beckett. Could be funny especially now that Beckett tries to hide her relationship with Castle. I’m sure Lanie will be the first one to figure everything out.

The scenes between Castle and Alexis were super cute. Especially the monster under the bed scene was cute. It’s nice to see those rare moments when Castle is the grown-up and Alexis just his daughter.

Oh my god, and Penny aka Gates was freaking hilarious in this Episode. I loved the way she was freaking out about a doll. It was nice how she loved Castle for a while. Just hilarious. Penny had some of the best and funniest scenes in that Episode.

With all the Character Storylines the murder case kinda was the backstory. lol. I personally was a way to concentrated on the fun and games in this Episode.

Again well-done Team Castle. Another great Episode that makes me want more.

Castle – Season 5 – Episode 1 – After the storm

 After Castle and Beckett finally gave into their feelings for each other. Was it a one time fling or are they a couple now. While they find an answer to that question, they have to take on the force that was responsible for Beckett's mother's death. Now that force is threatening Beckett's life. 

**** Spoilers ahead – Don’t read if you haven’t seen this Episode yet ****

Finally the wait is over. Castle awakes and finds the bed beside him empty. When Beckett walks in with coffee, he’s relieved that it wasn’t a dream. They talk about the fact that they are both in and it’s not some kind of “I almost died and quit my job crisis” for Beckett. As they are about to get to round two, Martha calls for Castle. He tells Beckett to hide in the closet. It’s a super funny scene since it reminds us of High School kids.

Martha reminds Castle what a good kid Alexis usually is. He tells her he’d be much more comfortable having that conversation with more clothes on. In the kitchen, while Castle talks to a hung-over Alexis and Martha, Beckett sneaks out of the Apartment.

Ryan and Gates try to figure out who Beckett’s shooter is and what he stole from Montgomery’s house. Ryan is on his own, because Gates can’t spare any extra cops since they all are out to protect Senator Bracken.

Smith is tortured by Maddox to get the information where the file is.

Castle goes over to Beckett to apologize for hiding her. Beckett wants to know if he is embarrassed to be seen with her. He tells her that everything is so new and he wants to keep it to himself a little longer. She replies with “Still it wasn’t your finest hour”.

When Ryan knocks on the door, Beckett wants Castle to hide in a closet. He refuses to do so since the difference is that he has his pants on.

Ryan wants to talk to them about the case. Beckett tells him that she resigned. Ryan keeps talking though and they figure out that the photo that was stolen from Montgomery’s wedding album is from the man whose been keeping Beckett safe. Castle points out that if they don’t get to him first, Beckett will never be safe.

Beckett is conflicted. She thought everything was over. She doesn’t want to start it all over again. Castle tells her that they don’t have another choice.

Esposito talks an old Army friend into helping him finding out who Maddox real identity is.

Castle and Beckett figure out that the watch the man in the photo is wearing is an expensive piece. Only 17 of them were sold around that time and 9 of them to a law firm that had just won a law suit against a Tabaco firm. Ryan finds out that the burner phone that was used to call Castle used VOIP and dailed in over a Wireless Network at the Magellan Yacht Club in Connecticut. This way they figure out that the guy they are looking for is Michael Smith.

Beckett and Castle find Smith at his apartment, badly tortured but still alive. The file is burning in the fireplace. When Smith is wheeled out he tells Castle “The file… she’s not safe”. Then he also mentions 86.

Castle and Beckett look through Smith files to find a hint where the second copy could be. Beckett is ready to give up and tells Castle he is grasping for straws. He refuses to give up. His persistence pays off and they find out that Smith has a property at a street that starts with 86.

When they arrive at the empty house they find out where Smith’s old apartment was. Maddox surprises them. He zip ties their hands and locks them into an old bathroom.

While Maddox tries to find the safe with the file, Beckett and Castle try to get rid off the zip ties.

It’s a pretty cute scene when Castle says that if they get murdered he’d feel ripped off. Beckett says she does too. And Castle says they at least had last night but that they should have done that 4 years ago. Espo gets them out. He found out the real identity of Maddox: Sedrik Marks. Once he knew that it was easy for him to track him. Together they surprise Sedrik. When he grabs the file, it triggers a bomb and kills him.

Gates takes Beckett, Esposito and Castle to task. They all say they were out for a walk when they heard the explosion and Maddox’s death was just bad karma.

Beckett, Castle and Esposito are disappointed. The file is gone. Ryan stops by with the rest of the paper shreds. They try to put the papers back together and stumble over a money order that went to an account number. They check the account number in the Federal Banking Database and find out that the account belonged to William H Bracken nowadays known as Senator Bracken. Back in the days he was District Attorney.

Castle worries about Beckett but she tells him that she is fine.

Michael Smith is awake again. Beckett and Castle go to talk to him. He says that he owed Montgomery but not her. Bracken is untouchable.

When Castle and Beckett are outside of the hospital the cop that was supposed to guard Smith comes out because dispatch has pulled him away. When they hurry up to Smith he is just declared dead of a possible heart attack.

At Beckett’s apartment she tells Castle that she will never be safe again.

While Castle is asleep she sneaks out. Castle tells Ryan and Esposito. They find out that Beckett has asked where Bracken is.

Beckett sneaks into the Fundraiser where Senator Bracken is. She bumps into him and slides a cell phone into his pocket.

Castle, Esposito and Ryan rush into the hotel to look for Beckett afraid she might kill him.

Beckett calls Bracken. He tells her he is not interested in playing games.

The three guys find out that the Senator is in a meeting with a donator. Ryan wants to call it in. Esposito tells him he will break his arm if he even tries. Ryan tries to justify himself that Beckett might be out for blood. Castle reasons with him and he gives in.

Beckett meets Bracken alone. She wants to hear the truth from him but he says that you should never expect that from a Politian. It’s a power battle. He tells her that no one will ever believe her since he holds the power. Beckett informs him that she has the file. She threatens that she will make it public in case of her death or if anything should happen to one of the people she cares about. They come to an understanding. The deal he had with Smith is now their deal. She also informs him that she is done with being afraid and that it’s now his turn to be afraid. She smacks her gun into his face. It will leave a nasty scar and whenever he sees it he should think of her. Then she walks away.

Castle, Ryan and Espo rush in and see Beckett who is holding on to her gun. Castle wants her to tell him that she didn’t do it. Bracken walks past them. Beckett lets them know that they reached an understanding.

Beckett wants her job back from Gates. After all she has the top case closure rate in the precinct and the man that shot her is dead. Gates knows that she’s covering for Montgomery. She admires her loyalty.

Still Beckett has to serve out her suspension, same as Esposito.

Beckett still knows what to do in the meantime since she grabs Castle on the elevator.

I gladly give this Episode ✭✭✭✭✭. I really loved this one. It was worth the wait. I really enjoyed the way they explored Castle and Beckett’s new relationship. It was beautiful and funny at the same time. Andrew Marlowe just throws us some little bits and makes us want more. And that’s how I know that we will never lose interest in Beckett and Castle as a couple. It’s going to be every interesting to see them in a relationship.

The writing was once again brilliant. The Episode had witty humor and heartache. Every time Beckett talks about her mother it breaks my heart.

Another thing this Episode had was the beautiful score Music. It underlined the actions perfectly.

I just have to mention the incredible acting of Nathan, Stana, Jon, Seamus, Molly, Susan and Penny. But I have to give an extra shout out to Stana. Watching her act is heart breaking beautiful. She never fails to deliver her lines as perfect as possible. And she never fails to make me feel what her character feels. This is a raw talent and I’m really happy she is able to use it.

All the scenes with Castle and Beckett were really beautiful. It was nice to see him taking care of her and how she didn’t push him away.

The scene with Martha in Castle’s bedroom was hilarious. Also the scene with the hung over Alexis. Good to see that Alexis is also so a teenager who makes mistakes.

What really broke my heart is the way Esposito held his gun into Ryan’s face and called him Judas. But at the end they still have each other’s back.

In my opinion this Episode had some of the best dialog so far.

I really enjoyed the scene between Beckett and Bracken. It was definitely a power play. And from my point of view Beckett won. She turned her fear into power. That’s an awesome skill.

Yeah, so I loved this one. So far my new most favorite Castle Episode ever. It all worked perfectly together. The brilliant writing, the beautiful score music and the incredible acting all turned “After the Storm” into a fabulous Episode which made me smile, laugh and hurt. Who cares if Castle gets an Emmy or not? We all know already that Castle is better than that. ;)

***** Quotes*****

Castle: “If we don’t get to him before Maddox does, you’ll never be safe again.”

Beckett: “This was supposed to be over. I can’t go back again. Not now.”

Beckett: “You’re just grasping at straws.”

Castle: “Yes. I’m grasping at straws because if that file is gone that means they are coming after you and there’s absolutely nothing I can do. So yes if there’s a straw I’m grasping it.”

Castle: “If we get murdered right now I feel ripped off.”

Beckett: “Yeah me too.”

Castle: “At least we had last night. We should have done that four years ago.”

Esposito: “Done what four years ago?”

Beckett: “You got an extra piece?”

Castle: “Nice. What about me?”

Esposito: “Oh you mean an extra extra piece?”

Beckett: “Don’t move. Don’t even breath. Reach for it and I blow your head off.”

Castle: “Thanks for the warning  Smith.”

Gates: “I’m not interested Mr. Castle because you are specialized in fiction.”

Castle: “Bad karma.”

Beckett: “So they’re coming for me.”

Castle: “Ryan got two teams stationed outside.”

Beckett: “Then what about tomorrow and the day after that?”

Castle: “Let me take you some place, Kate. Some place you’ll be safe.”

Beckett: “I’ll never be safe!”

Bracken: “I’m not interested in playing games.”

Beckett: “You better get interested. I have information that will destroy your career and I will use it unless you do exactly as I say.”

Esposito: “Put that phone away for I break your freaking arm.”

Bracken: “What do you want Miss Beckett?

Beckett: “The truth!”

Bracken: “Never expect that from a Politian.”

Beckett (disgusted): “Who do you think you’re talking to? How can you justify yourself to me? My mother was stabbed in an alley because of you. She bled to death alone in a pile of garbage. So safe me your campaign speeches about great things.”

Bracken: “You sound a bit delusional. You know, but then again who are you? A disgraced cop obsessed with her mother’s murder. And who am I? I’m a decent man looking out for the little guys. That’s who the public sees. And every time they elect me, I’m humbled. I strive harder to live up to that ideal. I wanna be that man. And I won’t let you or anyone else get in my way.”

Beckett: “I don’t think you’re in a position to threaten senator.”

Bracken: “See, here’s what you don’t understand. It’s not who has the gun but who has the power. Do you really think that’s you?”

Beckett: “I have the file.”

Beckett: “So you’re right it is about who holds the power. Now… I could release that file and destroy you but what would that mean for my life expectation? So here it’s how it is. The deal you had with Smith, that’s our deal now. And if anything happens to me or anyone that I care about that file does public. Am I clear?”

Beckett: “That’s a yes or no question.”

Beckett: “And one more thing. Whoever it is you think I am, whatever it is you think you know about me, you have no idea what I’m capable of or how far I’ll go. I am done being afraid. It’s your turn now.”

Beckett (smacks the gun into Bracken’s face): “That’s gonna leave a nasty scar. Every time you see it, think of me.”

Castle: “Kate, tell me you didn’t!”

Beckett: “We reached an understanding.”

Esposito: “But what about your mom?”

Beckett: “I’ll get justice for her, just not today. Till then, get it for others.”

Gate: “I admire your loyalty.”

Castle: “What are you gonna do in the meantime?”

Beckett: “Oh I’m pretty sure I can think of something.”

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So how did you like the Episode? 

Castle – Season 4 – Episode 21 – „Headhunters"

To get new inspiration and to avoid the rising tension between Beckett and himself, Castle teams up with the rogue Detective Ethan Slaughter to solve a Gang murder.

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In the open scene Castle is playing with action figures, or “envisioning a scene” how he calls it. It’s a shout out to Firefly, which I absolutely loved.

Martha hands Castle a bunch of College letters Alexis got. Castle hides them in a little drawer, explaining to Martha, that Alexis will get all the letters at once, meaning she will get the bad news together with the good news. Martha calls it “the dumbest idea he ever had” though we all know he means well.

Castle seems to be dealing with a Writers Block because he can’t seem to finish his newest Nikki Heat Book “Frozen Heat”. He needs something different, something new. That’s where Detective Slaughter comes into play. Castle sees the News about a supposedly Gang murder victim who had a bag with severed heads with him.

Castle goes to see Beckett, bringing her a coffee. When Beckett sees him, she smiles the most adorable smile ever. As she takes the Coffee from Castle she says “that’s so sweet”.

Castle starts questioning her about Slaughter and the Gang murder. She’s obviously upset about him using her like that. She puts the coffee down and heads back towards the room she uses to prepare for a trail. Castle asks her where he can find Slaughter. Although she’s not happy about it, she tells him to look where the body is.

Castle has his first encounter with Slaughter at the morgue. He’s clearly a whole different story than Beckett, Espo and Ryan. Castle tries to talk him into letting him help. Slaughter even gets his fine coat (which of course is brown and another shout out to Firefly ♡) but refuses his help anyways. Only after Castle mentions he’s a good friend of the Major and he’d owe him a favor after the case, Slaughter lets him join.

They take a ride to tell the dead boy “Glisch”’s father that his son is dead. He doesn’t seem to be too surprised by the News. Apparently his son was a troublemaker. Slaughter and Castle follow the father in hope he would lead them to the killer. Castle asks Espo to run some names down for him and Slaughter. Espo says he’s “not working for him” and wants front row tickets for the Knicks in return. Furthermore he tells Castle that Slaughter’s nickname is the “Widow maker” because his last three partners all died in the line of duty. Slaughter counters that it’s not his fault they keep sticking him with idiots.

After they see the dead boy’s father enter a Club, Slaughter hands Castle a gun and tells him to enter through the front door. Castle does as he is told, walks in and shouts “NPYD. Nobody move!” Super hilarious moment. You can see how scared Castle is. A lot of people run out and run him over. When the dead boy’s father, who is threatening another guy with a gun, is taken on by Slaughter, other guy tries to escape and Slaughter tells Castle to get him. They fight each other and in the end Castle hits a beer bottle over the guys head to knock him out. Another hilarious moment, that made me laugh so hard. Castle surely showed he can handle himself… barely lol.

Ryan asks Beckett what’s it he is hearing about Castle being involved with another Cop. Beckett just replies that she doesn’t care what he’s wrapped up in, as long as he is outta her hair. She’s clearly upset. Just in that moment the elevator opens and Castle, looking all beat up, and Slaughter bring two suspects in. They still look super cool doing so.

Beckett talks to Castle and is a bit shocked to hear that Castle took down one of the suspects. He tries to defend himself, saying that he can take care of himself but that she never gave him a chance to do so. She counters saying, that it’s only because she’s trying not to get him killed. Castle starts bragging about how cool Slaughter is and that it’s going to be cool to have his character meet Nikki Heat. Beckett counters again, that that is only if he lives long enough to write it.

The interrogation is quite funny too. Not because Slaughter is really badass and rogue, but because Castle is trying to be the exact same… and he’s failing miserably.

Esposito is great in this Episode, how he keeps reminding Castle about the Knicks tickets. Pretending to wave away a fly after Slaughter notices his Basketball moves – so funny.

Beckett’s upset look when she hears Castle saying that he loves this running gun police work was another priceless moment. It was another moment where Beckett’s “always being in control”-front shatters.

Another scene I pretty much enjoy was the Beckett / Shrink scene. It’s always great to see more of Beckett’s emotional side. Her being so upset about Castle’s pulling away and being afraid that she might have waited too long was really great to see. She came a long away since she beginning of the Show. She can finally admit her feelings for him. Her Doctor is helping her to understand Castle. I loved how she tries to use Castle’s voice when she says “oh everything is fine”. This scene might even be my favorite Beckett moment so far.

When Castle and Slaughter go to see one of Slaughter’s informants, Slaughter is being a jackass talking about Beckett and making inappropriate comments about Alexis. Castle punches him in the face, which kinda impresses Slaughter. Just loved it. After Slaughter went in to talk to his informant, gunshots are fired and he comes rushing out again, telling Castle that they were never here. Castle is all torn up. He’s more or less terrified of Slaughter, because he thinks he’s insane. Espo sneaks up on Castle, asking what he’s doing. Castle tells him Slaughter is insane, but before he can tell him more, Slaughter sneaks up on him. He goes to talk to Slaughter when the supposed to be dead Informant comes in, who’s an undercover Cop. Castle laughs it up with them, which drives Ryan crazy. Ryan seems to feel a little betrayed. Beckett convinces him that it’s not worth it to say something and that Castle is just branching out.

Slaughter and Castle go to talk to another witness, Max. They find out that a Mexican Gang might be involved. Castle asks Ryan to run a plate for him. Ryan plays his cards well and scores the Ferrari for a weekend and a date for his wives Cousin Ramona. Castle promises he will never forget this.

Slaughter wants to celebrate with Castle because he survived the first day as his partner.

Castle is drooling while he’s asleep, which is kinda funny. He’s awakened by Alexis’ squeeing because she got into a bunch of Colleges like Princeton, Oxford, Sarah Lawrence and Stanford. While Castle is hung over, she’s torn between being happy that she got accepted into Stanford and feeling betrayed that they rejected her for early entry.

Slaughter and Castle go to talk to Vales, the boss of the Mexican Gang. Slaughter convinces Castle, that they won’t need backup because the guy is a piece of cake.

Espo and Ryan realize that Vales is as worse as it can get. They worry about Castle.

The situation is about to escalate with Valez and his Gang, when Ryan and Espo arrive with backup. Espo confronts Slaughter, telling him that what he is doing is bad police work. Slaughter convinces Castle that he had a plan to find the weakest link.

At the precinct Ryan tells Castle that he had no idea that he had a death wish. While Castle tries to convince Ryan that Slaughter had a plan, his hands are shaking. He doesn’t seem too happy when he gets a text message from Slaughter. Ryan points out that they might not be there the next time to safe him.

Espo talks to Beckett and tells her they need to do something. Beckett points out that she can’t do anything about it.

When Castle walks towards the elevator he locks eyes with Beckett. He seems pretty scared.

Meanwhile Slaughter has snatched up Mendoza, the weakest link of the Mexican Gang. He has him in his trunk, turning rounds after rounds to get him to talk. Castle is not too excited about this. Especially not since Slaughter wants him to help with his civilian review boards thing.

Castle observes Slaughter’s interrogation of Mendoza. He notices that he’s coaching the kid of what to say and to accuse Vales. Castle confronts Slaughter and tells him he’s out.

Castle asks Ryan for help but he turns him away, telling him they caught a murder. Esposito tells Castle to talk to Beckett.

Castle goes up to her. Beckett is still upset and she’s not making a secret out of it. She tells Castle to stop the Smalltalk and tell her want he wants. He tells her that Slaughter went to far. She points out that it’s not her Case and that there are strict rules about interfering in another Cop’s investigation. In the end Beckett hands Castle a file that has a traffic light photo of Valez’s car. Castle is surprised to realize that she did it for him, that she had his back all the time. Together they go to the crime scene to figure out some missing parts. Slaughter turns up, confronting Beckett. She puts her job in danger for Castle. Later Castle and Beckett find out why Glitsch hid in the darkness and that he used the pay phone. They find out that his father has killed his own son because he went too far this time.

Slaughter is still frustrated that they had to release Vales. Beckett confronts Vales and tells him to get the hell outta her city or otherwise she would have the whole NYPD crushing down on him.

Slaughter points out that this is so hot and if she ever wanted to have a date that ended in hot sex she should tell him. She counters “Yeah, in never gonna happen land!” Absolutely funny.

Castle thanks Beckett for her help. She tells him that this is what Partners are supposed to do.

Alexis is still figuring out what she should think about her Stanford acceptation. Castle tells her that it’s a question of do you want it badly enough to get over being hurt.

This was definitely one of my favorite Episodes ever. Not only was it great to see Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin team up again, but also the whole storyline of this Episode was fantastic. After Castle pulled away from Beckett, this was exactly what we all needed. Seeing that Beckett is finally realizing what she has on Castle and him realizing that Beckett had his back all this time was great. I may not be a huge Fan of Adam Baldwin’s radical political view but I absolutely adore him as an actor. He’s quite amazing and really good at playing badass characters. I loved the way Beckett got all upset and her rant at her shrink. It’s great to have more insight into her feelings for Castle. And I loved how Castle got himself into trouble because he tried to pull away from Beckett. I hope he has his lesson learned. Of course some of the funniest moments in this Episodes were the Scenes between Castle and Slaughter. I’m really hoping that this won’t be the last we have seen of Detective Slaughter. I also loved Esposito and Ryan very much in this one. Loved how they had Castle bribe them into helping him, but still being there to rescue him when it was important. As a Firefly Fan myself I absolutely adored the Firefly shout outs. They weren’t too obvious but still good enough to be caught. Loved Slaughter’s side glances that scared Castle like hell. Another great thing to see was that Beckett risks her Job to help Castle. That should count for something since she seems to love her job. It should be another reason for Castle to not ever question Beckett again. She might have lied about the fact that she does remember him saying I love you to her, but he’s also lying about her mother’s case. So they should be even. It’s always great to have Martha and Alexis in the Episodes. It’s nice to see that Alexis gets so many College acceptations, however I’d love to have her stay and do more interning at the Morgue. I think that’s a pretty interesting storyline, especially since she often enough helped Castle to find the right clue to solve a crime.

Only thing I missed in this Episode was Lanie. ;) But I can handle it since this Episode was freakishly amazing. Only Lanie would have made it even more awesome.

This Episode had a great deal of action, great character development, marvelous dialogs and much humor. Much kudos to Alexi Hawley for this Script. He can be very proud of himself. I’m really sad to see him leave Castle. But if that isn’t a great way to say goodbye to Castle and us Fans, I don’t know what is. So thanks Alexi, for a fantastic Episode. J

Also much kudos to the rest of the Cast for another Episode of great acting. So yes, I loved loved loved this Episode. J

Can’t believe we are almost done with this Season. Not sure how to survive the hiatus. ;)

***** Episode Quotes *****

Martha: Richard, that is the dumbest idea you ever had.

Beckett (to Castle): Thank you, that’s so sweet.

Castle: So they call you the widow maker.

Slaughter: It’s not my fault they keep sticking me with idiots.

Castle: NPYD! Nobody move!

Beckett: You what? Are you kidding me? You are a Writer, not a Cop.

Castle: Hey, I can take care of myself. You just never gave me a chance.

Beckett: Yeah, because I’m not trying to get you killed.

Castle: He's really going to help me shake up this next Nikki Heat book.
Beckett: Yeah, if you live long enough to actually write it.

Dr. Burke: Have you asked him why?

Beckett: Yes and he said “everything’s fine”.

Dr. Burke: What makes you think it isn’t?

Beckett: Because he’s acting like a complete jackass. He shows up at the precinct with these bimbos hanging on his arm and now he’s running around with another cop.

Beckett: So what do I do?

Dr. Burke: What do you want to do?

Slaughter: I tell you what I’d do; I’d go all Caveman on your partner.

Castle: Just to be clear my daughter is off limits.

Ryan: I feel like he's cheating on us.
Beckett: He's not cheating on us, Ryan. He's just ... branching out.

Castle: They rejected you and you feel betrayed.

Ryan: Who knew all these years we’ve been working together that you had a death wish.

Castle: Well that... wasn’t bad. Slaughter had a plan.

Ryan: Yeah, he had a plan to get you killed.

Beckett: Espo, if the guy's hell bent on leaving the nest then there's nothing I can do about it.
Esposito: You really don't feel that way, do you?

Castle: Hey, how’s it going?

Beckett: You can stop the Smalltalk, Castle. What do you want?

Castle: You did this for me? All this time you had my back.

Beckett: You do what you gotta do, Slaughter. And I do the same.

Castle: Thanks very much for your help.

Beckett: No Problem, Castle. Tha’s what Partners are supposed to do.

Castle: I guess the question is; do you want it badly enough to get over being hurt?

Really?

Oh wow, I haven't updated this blog for quite some time. And I swear it's not because I gave up watching TV Shows. I still watch a lot. ;) Guess real life is keeping me busy. I promise to do better. Starting with my review for the latest Castle Review coming tonight. ;)

Torchwood – 4x08 – End of the Road

Jack is taken to see Angelo and has to discover that he is at the heart of the conspiracy. The CIA takes control. Meanwhile Oswald Danes learns that he has been classified as Category Zero.

★★★★★

*Spoilers ahead!*

When Jack is taken to see Angelo, he didn't expect him to become that old. Angelo has tried to find a way to become immortal like Jack. Turns out that three old families found out about Jack’s immortality when he was tortured back in NY in 1927. They made it their goal to find immortality. They had some of Jack’s blood to start with. They have caused the miracle.

Esther tries to find information about the families but doesn’t come up with any.

While Jack sits with Angelo, he dies. Jack is confused because no one else died.

Since Gwen can’t bridle her temper she is send home.

Jack, Esther and Rex find out that Angelo’s bed stood on some kind of field that was linked to something else. Jack tells them that he needs to get it out of there because it’s not supposed to be in human hands. It’s dangerous.

While they break Jack out he gets shoot and injured. Esther drives away with him while Rex stays behind.

We also find out that one of the CIA agents who is assigned to the case belongs to the families. Nobody else knows.

Oswald was categorized as Category Zero, meaning he will be burned alive. As he finds out he attacks Jilly. She fights back and he runs out. One of the family represents offers Jilly a promotion and she accepts.

This Episode was written by Jane Espenson and Ryan Scott. Another Episode I very much liked. It felt like Torchwood again. Only thing I didn’t like was Gwen and Jack being separated again. I like them as a team. And having Gwen back in Wales and Jack still in the USA… so not working for me. Though I trust Jane and Co. that they have a very good reason for it. ;)

I love the tantrums Gwen was throwing. Bridling her temper is something she hasn’t learned yet. Though I remember her being almost shy at the beginning.

Again, very well written with lots of action and marvelous dialog.

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Quotes:

Olivia Colasanto: He talked about you all the time, Jack. His immortal man in old New York. He never forgot.
Rex: You telling me the whole world got screwed because two gay guys had a hissy fit?
Gwen: Rex, get back in your cave.

Olivia Colasanto: You inspired him. You proved immortality was possible, and he devoted the rest of his life to finding out how to live forever.
Jack: And he did it. He's still alive, he's still young?
Olivia Colasanto: Oh yes, he's still alive. Angelo Colasanto is still alive. But he's not young. My grandfather waited all this time to live forever. And his wish came true. Too late.

Olivia Colasanto: You must be horrified.
Jack: Why would you say that?
Olivia Colasanto: He's grown so old.
Jack: That's how I see the whole world. He's still young compared to me.

Allen Shapiro: People seem to be talking over me, which is fascinating and rare. And forbidden. I'll come back to you.

Allen Shapiro: So these are the Torchwood clowns?
Gwen: Torchwood did more to piece this together than the entire C.I.A.
Allen Shapiro: You're that English girl, Cooper. Have I got that right?
Gwen: No, I'm not English and I'm not a girl.
Rex: Sir, sir, with all due respect, Gwen Cooper has proven herself to be extremely useful. I think it's worth keeping her on our side.
Allen Shapiro: Did you sleep with her?
Gwen: Pardon me?!?
Rex: No sir, I did not.
Allen Shapiro: Because most women that bitter, you slept with.
Allen Shapiro: (to Jack) And what is it with you, Red Baron? Is Snoopy up your ass? (everyone snickers)
Gwen: That's funny.

Rex: Well, Brian Friedkin's a Category 1, the economy's going into a freefall, and one man died. So, how was your day?
Noah Vickers: Welcome back, Rex. Things were kind of quiet without you.
Allen Shapiro: You making a personal call, Drummond?
Esther: No. Sorry, sir.
Charlotte Wills: Is that Mr. Shapiro? You tell him, "Yes, it's personal. Yes, it's important. And yes his wife called. And I sent her flowers on his behalf."
Allen Shapiro: Charlotte Wills. Bane of my life.

Jilly Kitzinger: First I'm trying to set up a joint appearance for you with Madison Wheatley. She's the Bisected Bride. You know, car accident sheared off everything below the bikini line. Got married a week later, propped up on a box. Basically she's made up of positive thinking and colostomy bags.
Jilly Kitzinger: Shawnie Yamaguchi.
Shawnie: That is correct.
Jilly Kitzinger: Go get me a sandwich. Tomato and Swiss on sourdough. And see how well you cope with that. Then you can find me a prostitute.
Shawnie: I'm sorry?
Jilly Kitzinger: Start with the sandwich.

Allen Shapiro: This is a hell of a lot better than nicotine gum, let me tell you. You know what the rumor is from Washington? If cancer cells are immortal, well, then the Miracle switched them around and made them just plain mortal. They're keeping it quiet in case there's an outbreak of spontaneous joy. I mean we can't have that. But it means we've got nothing to worry about. We can smoke our way into the next Great Depression.

Allen Shapiro: Well, I'm sorry, Miss Cooper, but from this moment on, Torchwood is defunct. You will be removed from American soil immediately, and God help Great Britain.

Torchwood – 4x07 – Immortal Sins

Gwen is forced to abduct Jack to ensure the safety of her family. Jack remembers meeting a young Italian immigrant, Angelo, in NY in 1927 who became his lover.

★★★★★

*Spoilers ahead!*

This one was written by Jane Espenson. I’m not prejudiced although I have always been a fan of Jane’s writing. But this one was one of the best Episodes of this Season. And no, I’m not saying this because there was more naked John Barrowman lol. No, it’s simple why I’m saying this… it’s because we finally saw more of the old Jack which most of the Episodes of this Season missed.

Jack falling head over heels for someone is nothing new. However seeing things about his past is always fun.

Gwen always loved Jack but it’s no question that she would sacrifice his life for her daughter anytime. She doesn’t see any other way than to abduct him.

Esther always thinks that she is the weakest link in the team. But truth is she is not. She notices right away that something was wrong with Gwen.

All the time Jack took his immortality for granted and now that he is mortal again he doesn’t want to die. He would even sacrifice Gwen’s daughter for it.

Loved the scene before the exchange when suddenly someone shoots and we find out that Ester and Rex followed them. Also how Gwen and Jack apologize to each other. And Gwen hugs Rex.

And I pretty much loved how Andy is the one to save Gwen’s family. I love how he randomly turns up, being the hero and nobody really gives him enough credit for it.

Thought the scenes where Jack gets killed over and over again were really cruel but still so important. It helps us to find out a little more about Jack. Trusting someone again must have been very hard for Jack. And seeing that Gwen almost betrayed him as well, really breaks my heart. I can understand that she would do anything to save her daughter though. Still poor Jack, who can he really trust?

Turns out Angelo is still alive and his granddaughter wanted to bring him to her and she knows who caused the miracle.

Really a great Episode. And suddenly some unpredictable stuff in there. :D Loved it. Having Jack being himself again is so much better and much more like Torchwood. So thanks for that Jane. Always a pleasure to watch something she has written.

This Episode not only had some great action scenes and naked skin but it also had some really awesome dialog.

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Quotes:

Jack: You should save your money, Angelo Colasanto. Next couple of years, earn as much as you can. Save it all up. Because you're going to need it, bad times ahead.
Angelo Colasanto: Why? What's going to happen?
Jack: Oh. So many things. Don't worry, it gets better. Then it gets worse again.

Angelo Colasanto: You talk funny.
Jack: I'm a very funny man.
Jack: What are you looking for? I mean, in America.
Angelo Colasanto: Speed. Change. New things. People moving so fast they're not looking at me, so I can move faster on my own. Faster than anyone.
Jack: Spoken like a true American.
Angelo Colasanto: Where are you from? American visa, British passport.
Jack: A magical island called Torchwood.
Angelo Colasanto: What does that mean? You keep saying things that don't make sense.
Jack: You'll learn to love it. Makes me more interesting.

Jack: Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. So many times. And that's just today. It's been about, oh, 700 years since my last confession. Where do I start? How about the triplets? Or the naked circus? Or that Sapphic leapfrog jamboree?

Young Priest: The Volstead Act makes an exception for sacramental wine. And the brothers upstate produce more than we can use.
Jack: The extra income feeds a lot of widows and orphans, I'm sure.
Young Priest: Yes. We're doing this entirely for charity. Every last cent.
Angelo Colasanto: It's not very good.
Jack: It's the blood of Christ, Angelo. I'm sure it's good enough.

Gwen: I don't remember. Just east.
Jack: Did they say get on the Ten going east? Or on the eastbound 10 Freeway? Or what? If they said highway, they could be from back east. If their grammar was wrong, it could mean that English is not their first language.
Gwen: I didn't notice anything wrong with it.
Jack: You're Welsh, you wouldn't notice if the vowels were missing.
Gwen: Button it!

Gwen: That's what I'm saying, have you got what I'm saying to you, Jack? What I'm saying is "no more." Because I know exactly what you're thinking, Jack Harkness. I know it. "She won't do this, not really. Not my Gwen. Oh Gwen, she can't hurt me. Gwen loves me, she'd never hand me in." Well this is about my daughter, and I swear, for her sake, I will see you killed like a dog right in front of me if it means her back in my arms. Understood?
Jack: Understood. And let me tell you, now that I'm mortal, I'm going to hang on to this with everything that I've got. I love you, Gwen Cooper, but I will rip your skin from your skull before I let you take this away from me. Understood?

Angelo Colasanto: Besides, I always hoped... if God is love, maybe He loves me, too.
Jack: That's blasphemy.
Angelo Colasanto: That's Christianity.

Jack: It's a species of brain spawn treated as vermin on more than one hundred and fifty planets that I know of. And valued as dinner one other. they taste like oysters.
Angelo Colasanto: You did not.
Jack: I had to be polite.

Jack: I came back, Angelo. I came back for you. Believe me, I have never done that before. I--I even got us that same old room.
Angelo Colasanto: You came back for me?
Jack: Yes. Yes I did. You don't know whether to hit me or to kiss me, do you? Come on, you can try both.

Gwen: What's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? Not just on Earth.
Jack: I'm not doing this, I'm not giving final speeches.
Gwen: Understand me, anywhere in the universe.
Jack: I saw a firebird once. A tiny little thing, even smaller than a humming bird. Literally made of fire. It only lives for a minute. It blazes different colors. It sings. It gets so bright you have to close your eyes. And when you open them, it's gone. But the image stays behind your eyelids for longer than it was alive.

Leverage 4x10 – The Queen’s Gambit Job

Jim Sterling asks Nate and his team for help taking down a researcher who designed a nuclear weight that will help terrorists to manufacture enriched uranium.

*Spoilers ahead!*

★★★★★

When Sterling asks Nate for help it’s clear you still can’t trust him. However they still agree to help since they can’t risk having the nuclear weight in terrorist’s hands. While Nate has to take part in the chess tournament to play against the researchers stepdaughter, Sophie get’s arrested. Sterling drugs Elliot. And it soon becomes clear, that Sterling has an ulterior motive. Hardison prepares Parker to still steal the nuclear weight. It’s not an easy mission due to the fact that the security system is set to the researchers movements and weight. As soon as it’s clear that Sterling has other motives he triggers the security system. Parker gets out through jumping onto the elevator and jumps with a parachute from the roof. Elliot and Hardison break out Sophie while Nate races after Sterling. The researcher’s stepdaughter is Sterling’s daughter and he needed to get her out.

I’m really a sucker for the Hardison and Parker moments. The scenes are always so beautifully written. Parker gets all frustrated since she is used to be light and now has this heavy backpack and heavy boots and she isn’t able to mirror the researchers movements and Hardison just starts dancing with her and humming into her ear and suddenly it works. So nice. Especially after she is in the fault and asks him to hum the melody. It’s such a big step for Parker to ask someone for help. After all she has been on her own for most of her life. Plus the way Hardison tells her that she isn’t alone anymore and that she has a team now, that she got him and later when she is on the roof with no way to escape and then Hardison tells her to get the parachute out of her bag, which she had no idea was in there and she realizes that it’s true she’s got him… awesome scene. :D Totally loved the Parker/Hardison Moments in this Episode.

Elliot was awesome as always. Love the way he got all pissed off after Sterling drugged him and he takes it out on the guards in front of Sophie’s door. Also loved the way Hardison asks him if he wants to take out his anger on some bad boys.

I also really like all the Sophie and Nate Scenes. Sophie dazzling the one player with the mirror and luring the other one in giving up, was just great. Nate telling her he can win without her… always fun. Too bad he doesn’t really realize yet how much he actually depends on her and his team.

I know, I know… only praise and no critic for this Episode. What can I do when Leverage is so marvelously written? Blame Dean Devlin for it because he is the genius behind Leverage. ;) Oh and always a pleasure to see Mark Sheppard on the Show.

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Quotes:

Alec: This thing is like the nuclear equivalent of the One Ring.
Sophie: Ring? What ring?
Nate: Oh, please. Don't get him started.

Elliot: I'm not letting Sterling slide on this.
Parker: Well, at least I got to jump off a building that was like eight other buildings on top of each other.
Elliot: Good for you. I ain't letting him slide.

Sophie: So, what, the salt was Plan B?
Nate: No, no, that was Plan M.
Alec: Don't I die in Plan M?
Nate: Yeah, usually. Yeah.
Alec: What you mean, "usually? How many plans do I die in?
Nate: C, F, and M through Q.