Too bad the writers haven’t figured out to stay far, far away from the plodding episodes that have plagued Castle since its inception. You know them. They’re the ones in which you don’t recognize the killer at the end, and don’t care. The series lives when it uses strong plots, as with Alexis’s kidnapping, or the 3XK episodes.

Agreed. I feel like they re-wrote the entire show and have taken it in an entirely different direction and did not do it well. Don’t like it.

Can’t turn on ABC without watching How to Get Away with Murder promo – know it’s a new show, but geez what about Castle once in a while getting pushed during prime time!

There’s usually one 30 second spot during “The View.” A show no one is watching any more. :-| And a couple of weeks ago I was shocked, and I do mean shocked, to see a quick ad during a NASCAR race. Really, ABC? NASCAR? I’m a woman and I enjoy NASCAR but that’s not the show to be promoting “Castle” during.

And with discent and alluring ads! 30 second spots once or twice a week during some really off programming hours doesn’t help the show and I think especially with this last episode may have hurt it! I know it’s dependant on the stars wanting to parcipate but how about some new ads with Nathan and Stana like they use to have during past seasons? An example the “Castle’s Active Imagination” spot (look it up on youtube if don’t know it). “Castle” is the type of show that can very easily welcome new/first time viewers if the ads are right. You don’t have to be a long time fan to enjoy the show. Sometimes I really do feel like ABC is treating it like an unwanted red-headed step child who is only tolerated it because it’s a good “utility player.” Mean while “ShondaLand” shows get all the love and the money. Not fair.