Great review though I disagree about what you said for Lanie and Esposito. The morgue scene was totally adorable, and love is still between the two!! Look at the sparks in his eyes when she gave him a little hope. How can you not root for that? ;)
eagleone
December 4th, 2012 2:07 PM
Great Christmas episode ! Love the ending with Javier.
Ali,Sr.
December 4th, 2012 1:53 PM
Lurker - have you lost a loved one? Your comment is spot on :) - even when the loss is not as dramatic as Kate's. it sounds over the top, but is not. You never know when the 'blues' are going to hit you...a Christmas song, a familiar scent...Hopefully they will work it out for their characters have both suffered in different ways but are incomplete - so they complete each other: "I'm much more me when I am with you..." applies very aptly to CASKETT. I am happy to see Martha's character is a kind mother-in-law...unlike Sir. Gates...LOL What a 'pilot' she seems to be ;) You have much wisdom - this goes beyond a comment about Castle...I thank you for it goes straight to my soul...May you & your family have a blessed Christmas & Happy New Year....ALWAYS !!!!
DCB
December 4th, 2012 1:49 PM
I usually dread Christmas-themed episodes of any show. They are usually over the top, smarmy and sickly sweet. I have to say though that this episode came terribly close, but managed to shine through the gooey smarm, but only barely.
Please writers/producers, lets not do this again. Let Rudolph and Frosty bear the TV Christmas burden.
JosieL
December 4th, 2012 1:05 PM
I know I growl and grouse about the writers a lot, but they got this one spot on! Thanks for a great Christmas episode with just the right balance of humor and drama.
Keith Vlasak Rank: Recurring Character
December 4th, 2012 10:55 AM
I think there's always dram in relationships and that Castle-Beckett portrays this -- like the "don't get me a present" and at the end he says he didn't get her a present ... and her look revealed that the show used the ancient movie cliche (when she says she doesn't want anything, she wants the guy to ignore what she said and get her something). So, it doesn't surprise me she wouldn't come out and say something she (in her heart) wants him to somehow know (in his heart). I just think their relationship is mostly fantastic fun to watch (although I'm not a fan of wondering if he's a murderer ... or the previews have her saying he may not be the man she thought he was, etc.) -- but mostly great fun and we'll see how the next "drama" works out.
Jason
December 4th, 2012 10:36 AM
Wow. My Christmas wish for all you other posters and the tv fanatic writers, is that you can find an episode of TV that warms your hearts the way this one did mine. Kudo's to the Castle team, and Merry Christmas!
Dreamrose Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 10:03 AM
I absolutely love the friendship between Ryan and Esposito - Espo doesn't try to get between Ryan and his wife, and even encourages Ryan to go for having a kid! It's so wonderful to see such a relationship on television, one that isn't somehow parasitic.
janet
December 4th, 2012 9:08 AM
she told a white lie because she didnt want to spoil his xmas thats all,but anyway in the end it turned out perfect.i liked the insite about castle talking about his childhood seems he didnt have it easy.would love to know more.
Didine34790 Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 8:46 AM
*Beckett
Didine34790 Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 8:45 AM
I think the reason Backett lied was because she didn't want to ruin his Christmas spirit, but then he found out, and she told him.
And ANYWAY, she came to him at the end !
Loved the Episode, 5/5 as always
epspos girl
December 4th, 2012 8:37 AM
The convenient lying by Kate must come to an end. I'm married and would love to have a patient man like Rick! :) he needs to man up and tell Kate to stop making up stories when things beome stressrful in the relationship. If she wasn't ready in the words of Castle....just tell him. Where is Dr. Burke when you need him? How is it possible to develop trust with a woman who lies when things become a little uncomfortable/awkward (sea2x24) I agree with a previous poster who indicated the relationship needs a little spice and I do not mean angst. If Rick gets kate to the altar without 10 backsteps by the therapy starved Kate then he deserves a trophy and an oscar. Other than that..I loved Secret Santa and applaud Marlowe and crew for their Christmas Submission. Marlowe we need a one and done for Javi
gab
December 4th, 2012 8:33 AM
castle isn't as good as it was before caskett....
Lurker
December 4th, 2012 8:21 AM
Was I the only one who knew right away why Beckett said the holidays were different for her? I thought the tension and confusion on what to do on Christmas Eve all around were believable.
All of us who have lost someone important know that holidays will be forever different.
Furthermore, when your life changes drastically, it's possible to think that you're dealing well with it until the holidays come around. Then it's like they depicted in this episode...awkward trying to fit old traditions into your new life. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
joyeful Rank: Regular Character
December 4th, 2012 7:36 AM
I think Beckett needs to keep seeing her shrink LOL
Castle is the most patient man on earth. Goodness. I need to find myself a Castle. All Kate had to say to begin with was "Rick, the holidays are different for me..." Geez. But she's making progress, little by little. But I agree with previous posters - Beckett needs to step it up a little.
The case was okay, but a little too convoluted. I like how the writers are keeping the relationship and the casework balanced, but I think they need to spice things up a little. The relationship needs to make at least a slight difference in how they work together.
Ryan and Espo - one of the best bromances ever. I really felt for Espo.
janet
December 4th, 2012 6:54 AM
loved this episode no relationship is 100% nothing is perfect but caskett rocks roll on 2013.
David
December 4th, 2012 3:19 AM
yeah when I heard Kates line I thought "I'm sure they were over this type of crap" but no.
Honestly Rick should have manned up looked her in the eyes and told her no more lies, thank you. The SNAG type guy all understanding and stuff just ain't working.
Flat out lying damages that relationship anyways.
Liked their kiss in the end though :)
diana
December 4th, 2012 1:48 AM
@cheryl- I totally agree with you. Why couldn't Beckett have just said "the holidays are hard for me?" How can they have a relationship if she can't have honest conversations with Castle? And why can't Richard just say, "wait a minute-- be honest" Grrr. BUT I still think that the relationship/ partnership works. Sparks are still there. Kudos to the writers and the talent.
fortyseven Rank: Regular Character
December 4th, 2012 1:15 AM
I thought Caskett being together would be more of an improvement. Most of the cases aren't written well and I'm tired of the same old character drama.
cheryl
December 3rd, 2012 11:55 PM
Come on...was 1 sweet moment between Rick and Kate. And to start with all the lies that have almost destroyed them and then she lies to him. I understand what Kate is saying about her mom. But come on they have NO future if she can't quit living in the past. And just once Rick...Man Up...I get the writers want him to be understanding but come on...Just 1 time let him Stand Up and show how he can hurt 2. Yea Rick loves Kate and has said it. I just don't get why she can't say it. I gotta admit....losing alittle faith in them. Don't get me wrong....I love them together but I wonder if Rick got upset with Kate's getting close then pulling away and walked away....would she GO after him? Just saying Rick seems to be the 1 giving it 100% with Kate seems to be only giving maybe 60%. Just my point of view....so don't hate me 2 much.
Castle: Katherine Beckett, will you marry me?
December 4th, 2012 2:41 PM
Great review though I disagree about what you said for Lanie and Esposito. The morgue scene was totally adorable, and love is still between the two!! Look at the sparks in his eyes when she gave him a little hope. How can you not root for that? ;)
December 4th, 2012 2:07 PM
Great Christmas episode ! Love the ending with Javier.
December 4th, 2012 1:53 PM
Lurker - have you lost a loved one? Your comment is spot on :) - even when the loss is not as dramatic as Kate's. it sounds over the top, but is not. You never know when the 'blues' are going to hit you...a Christmas song, a familiar scent...Hopefully they will work it out for their characters have both suffered in different ways but are incomplete - so they complete each other: "I'm much more me when I am with you..." applies very aptly to CASKETT. I am happy to see Martha's character is a kind mother-in-law...unlike Sir. Gates...LOL What a 'pilot' she seems to be ;) You have much wisdom - this goes beyond a comment about Castle...I thank you for it goes straight to my soul...May you & your family have a blessed Christmas & Happy New Year....ALWAYS !!!!
December 4th, 2012 1:49 PM
I usually dread Christmas-themed episodes of any show. They are usually over the top, smarmy and sickly sweet. I have to say though that this episode came terribly close, but managed to shine through the gooey smarm, but only barely.
Please writers/producers, lets not do this again. Let Rudolph and Frosty bear the TV Christmas burden.
December 4th, 2012 1:05 PM
I know I growl and grouse about the writers a lot, but they got this one spot on! Thanks for a great Christmas episode with just the right balance of humor and drama.
Rank: Recurring Character
December 4th, 2012 10:55 AM
I think there's always dram in relationships and that Castle-Beckett portrays this -- like the "don't get me a present" and at the end he says he didn't get her a present ... and her look revealed that the show used the ancient movie cliche (when she says she doesn't want anything, she wants the guy to ignore what she said and get her something). So, it doesn't surprise me she wouldn't come out and say something she (in her heart) wants him to somehow know (in his heart). I just think their relationship is mostly fantastic fun to watch (although I'm not a fan of wondering if he's a murderer ... or the previews have her saying he may not be the man she thought he was, etc.) -- but mostly great fun and we'll see how the next "drama" works out.
December 4th, 2012 10:36 AM
Wow. My Christmas wish for all you other posters and the tv fanatic writers, is that you can find an episode of TV that warms your hearts the way this one did mine. Kudo's to the Castle team, and Merry Christmas!
Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 10:03 AM
I absolutely love the friendship between Ryan and Esposito - Espo doesn't try to get between Ryan and his wife, and even encourages Ryan to go for having a kid! It's so wonderful to see such a relationship on television, one that isn't somehow parasitic.
December 4th, 2012 9:08 AM
she told a white lie because she didnt want to spoil his xmas thats all,but anyway in the end it turned out perfect.i liked the insite about castle talking about his childhood seems he didnt have it easy.would love to know more.
Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 8:46 AM
*Beckett
Rank: Guest Star
December 4th, 2012 8:45 AM
I think the reason Backett lied was because she didn't want to ruin his Christmas spirit, but then he found out, and she told him.
And ANYWAY, she came to him at the end !
Loved the Episode, 5/5 as always
December 4th, 2012 8:37 AM
The convenient lying by Kate must come to an end. I'm married and would love to have a patient man like Rick! :) he needs to man up and tell Kate to stop making up stories when things beome stressrful in the relationship. If she wasn't ready in the words of Castle....just tell him. Where is Dr. Burke when you need him? How is it possible to develop trust with a woman who lies when things become a little uncomfortable/awkward (sea2x24) I agree with a previous poster who indicated the relationship needs a little spice and I do not mean angst. If Rick gets kate to the altar without 10 backsteps by the therapy starved Kate then he deserves a trophy and an oscar. Other than that..I loved Secret Santa and applaud Marlowe and crew for their Christmas Submission. Marlowe we need a one and done for Javi
December 4th, 2012 8:33 AM
castle isn't as good as it was before caskett....
December 4th, 2012 8:21 AM
Was I the only one who knew right away why Beckett said the holidays were different for her? I thought the tension and confusion on what to do on Christmas Eve all around were believable.
All of us who have lost someone important know that holidays will be forever different.
Furthermore, when your life changes drastically, it's possible to think that you're dealing well with it until the holidays come around. Then it's like they depicted in this episode...awkward trying to fit old traditions into your new life. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Rank: Regular Character
December 4th, 2012 7:36 AM
I think Beckett needs to keep seeing her shrink LOL
Castle is the most patient man on earth. Goodness. I need to find myself a Castle. All Kate had to say to begin with was "Rick, the holidays are different for me..." Geez. But she's making progress, little by little. But I agree with previous posters - Beckett needs to step it up a little.
The case was okay, but a little too convoluted. I like how the writers are keeping the relationship and the casework balanced, but I think they need to spice things up a little. The relationship needs to make at least a slight difference in how they work together.
Ryan and Espo - one of the best bromances ever. I really felt for Espo.
December 4th, 2012 6:54 AM
loved this episode no relationship is 100% nothing is perfect but caskett rocks roll on 2013.
December 4th, 2012 3:19 AM
yeah when I heard Kates line I thought "I'm sure they were over this type of crap" but no.
Honestly Rick should have manned up looked her in the eyes and told her no more lies, thank you. The SNAG type guy all understanding and stuff just ain't working.
Flat out lying damages that relationship anyways.
Liked their kiss in the end though :)
December 4th, 2012 1:48 AM
@cheryl- I totally agree with you. Why couldn't Beckett have just said "the holidays are hard for me?" How can they have a relationship if she can't have honest conversations with Castle? And why can't Richard just say, "wait a minute-- be honest" Grrr. BUT I still think that the relationship/ partnership works. Sparks are still there. Kudos to the writers and the talent.
Rank: Regular Character
December 4th, 2012 1:15 AM
I thought Caskett being together would be more of an improvement. Most of the cases aren't written well and I'm tired of the same old character drama.
December 3rd, 2012 11:55 PM
Come on...was 1 sweet moment between Rick and Kate. And to start with all the lies that have almost destroyed them and then she lies to him. I understand what Kate is saying about her mom. But come on they have NO future if she can't quit living in the past. And just once Rick...Man Up...I get the writers want him to be understanding but come on...Just 1 time let him Stand Up and show how he can hurt 2. Yea Rick loves Kate and has said it. I just don't get why she can't say it. I gotta admit....losing alittle faith in them. Don't get me wrong....I love them together but I wonder if Rick got upset with Kate's getting close then pulling away and walked away....would she GO after him? Just saying Rick seems to be the 1 giving it 100% with Kate seems to be only giving maybe 60%. Just my point of view....so don't hate me 2 much.