Castle: The Complete First Season |  | Actors: Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever
Studio: ABC Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 46
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 430 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 10217000
UPC: 786936792928
EAN: 0786936792928
ASIN: B001XRLWPQ
Release Date: September 22, 2009
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/22/2009 Run time: 210 minutes
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One of the best shows to emerge midway through the 2008-2009 TV season, Castle has a cast and a sense of humor that set it apart from the normal police procedural. Nathan Fillion plays Rick Castle, a bestselling author of pulpy crime novels who's called in to assist the New York police when a serial killer begins committing copycat murders based on situations in his books. Castle helps crack the case, then decides to kill off his longtime character and create a new one, named "Nikki Heat," and research her by shadowing Det. Kate Beckett (Stana Katic). Much to her irritation, he pulls strings with the mayor's office to embed himself in the department, and helps her solve a wide range of whodunits, including a woman drowned in a bath tub full of motor oil, another frozen and suspended at a construction site, and a corpse stuck in a clothes dryer. To alleviate the grim proceedings, Fillion is in his element as the wisecracking Castle, while adding another ray of sunshine is Castle's impossibly likeable teenage daughter, Alexis (Molly Quinn), who lives with Castle and his mom (Susan Sullivan), a former Broadway star. Castle's circle of poker buddies includes veteran TV writer-producer Stephen J. Cannell and author James Patterson playing themselves. Like many (or most) he-and-she cop shows, there's an element of "Will they or won't they…?", but the beautiful Katic keeps Castle at bay by radiating cool. Clearly she's a woman who wants to separate herself from her emotionally draining and predominantly male job, so it makes it all the more enjoyable when she momentarily steps out of that mode, such as an impromptu appearance at his book signing. Much to the relief of Fillion fans who feared their man was a show killer after the aborted runs of such shows as Firefly and Drive, Castle was renewed for a second, full season. --David Horiuchi
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Love Castle! November 21, 2009
Rena (San Francisco, California)
Castle is the funniest show around, which is interesting because it's also a crime drama. It's also the best show depicting a quirky but loving family. Most shows about which you could make that last comment are cast with some very strange actors all doing their own schtick, but this show is well-integrated: a truly stellar ensemble cast. Admittedly, I'd be happy listening to Nathan Fillion read the phone book, but he doesn't hog the jokes. His reactions to the other characters, which are often hilarious, feel real; he's not scene stealing, he's enhancing. Love this show! I wish there had been more bloopers, but overall the disk set of the first season is well produced with nice packaging and it arrived from Amazon in good shape. Small plug for Amazon shipping department: I've never received anything damaged from them, a fact that sends me back to Amazon all other things being equal.
 Good show with lots of potential November 14, 2009
mrobinson52
The only reason I rated this 4 stars instead of 5 is that the first season was a mid-season replacement, with only 10 episodes, and it did not start as strong as it is in the current second season. There is much to like about this show. The family scenes really humanize the main character, who would be a bit of a jerk otherwise. His relationship with his daughter is one of the best on tv currently.
I really like the fact that this series does not fall into the problem most mysteries have had in the past, such as Murder, She Wrote. There is a reason this non-professional is involved in the crime solving rather than having people get murdered wherever he goes. Also, the victims are interesting, because at first you do not really care that much about them, but as you learn more, you gain more sympathy for them and start to really want the killer to be caught. This is also different from some mysteries where the victim is someone you could picture as having many enemies so there would be more suspects.
The writing is good, and the acting is great, as you really come to see these characters as real people. I hope the series continues for a long time to come, as long as they keep the quality up. I am glad that the second season will be a full 22 episodes.
Too witty for words! November 12, 2009
MME LOUISE HARRISON
'Castle' is an entertaining, witty and fast-moving detective series, much in the vein of greats like 'Moonlighting'. Richard Castle, played by a wonderfully sharp and sarcastic Nathan Fillion, is an egotistical crime writer who, short of inspiration, starts to tag along with Homicide Detective Beckett (Stana Katic) on her cases, at first annoying her, but later garnering her begrudging respect as the series moves forward.
The balance between Castle's quirky home life and the cases to be solved is perfect - the only major flaw in the series seems to be Castle's ability to repetitively come to stunning conclusions when the detectives seem to have suddenly forgotten how to make basic deductions, leaving the viewer feeling some of the plotlines were overly contrived. Nevertheless, the chemistry between Fillion and gifted newcomer Katic is undeniable, although the role-reversal relationship between Castle and his daughter (played by the wonderful Molly Quinn) has to be the highlight of the series.
Overall, if you like snappy, clever dialogue, and a jolly decent mystery-with-a-twist, 'Castle' is for you.
At a strong 4.5, you won't be disappointed.
Nikki Heat. November 9, 2009
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Castle: The Complete First Season starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic is a surprisely entertaining crime show. Fillion and Katic have incredible, explosive chemistry (one of the main reasons to watch), the acting is top-notch and the writing is quite edgy. And hey it doesn't hurt that Fillion is such a cutiepie! Castle is funny, sexy, and highly addictive. Check it out!
This show must survive!!! November 6, 2009
Ann Marie A. Uzzo (NY)
After seeing Firefly I had a real appreciation for the comedic timing of Nathan Fillion. But the great thing about that series and its' big screen installment 'Serenity', was that it created a wonderful platform that also showcased the amount of heart he puts into a character. When I saw commercials for Castle I knew I wanted to give it a shot. I was so highly entertained by the wit and charm of both leads. Not to mention the chemistry that they exude. This show is not just the regular will they or won't they treatment.The personal moments of revelation for the leads gives a depth to the 'relationship' that they are building. It is quirky and smart with a wonderful supporting cast and some very potent cases. The first season has it's lite and funny moments, with the characters shooting out their own one-liners at crime scenes, (which I think is more tongue in cheek service for some other forensic shows and their one-liners). The lite moments make for some powerful contrast to the earnest and heartfelt responses that the characters have over such cases involving a child abduction as just one example of the cases that cut a little too close to home.
A show that is always entertaining, with it's own spin on the who-dunnit crime drama. It is so much more than that. Not just fitting of being called drama (crime drama) or comedy. It is such a rare blend that touches many bases and yet doesn't seem to fail. It falls in the category for me like the show 'Due South'. At some moments quirky, charming, romantic, comedic, dramatic, while always backed up by heart.
If you like a show that gives those little details- family moments for Castle- (great mother/son moments) (touching father/daughter moments)
Some character backstory for Beckett (loss of her mother) (the audience knowing she is totally in love with Castle's ...writing) She was a major fan which is a wonderful way to play off why she would fall for this sometimes immature novelist.
More little details- the card games- (you have to watch to know what I mean)
And wonderful character interaction with all of the supporting characters of the police department. Tamala Jones and Stana Katic (the dress sequence/girlfriend moment at Beckett's) - another must see moment.
Very nice to see a program that gives the little moments in between the standard action that can make a show seem very nuts and bolts.
For a truly fun ride I would seriously recommend checking out Castle. If you think I'm wrong let the show speak for itself. You won't be disappointed.
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