Comments on: Crime TV Heroes: On ‘Castle’ season 8, Stana Katic’s Kate Beckett, and the future

By: Leo

Leo — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 05:26:00 +0000

Ms katic is a popular [ 3 People Choice Awards ] and good actress in a series that was tailored for her through six seasons. Her acting skills though good haven’t been recognized by critics or peers. Kate Beckett is a hero in her profession but very flawed in her personal life. She had a fear of commitment, [ three boyfriends but wouldn’t commit] and a manic obsession that proved dangerous. Her obsession to do what she thought was right cost her her Homeland Security job and her obsession with those involved with her mothers’ murder nearly cost her her life and that of her husband. In fact if it wasn’t for the man she eventually married she probably would have had a professionally fulfilling but lonely life. You could see it in her wardrobe how it changed from season to season as her feelings for Rick began to grow. He in fact mentioned it, “you don’t dress that way for Esposito”, to which she had no answer.

By: georgee

georgee — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:14:00 +0000

In reply to Taurus. As we all watched her grow from season 1 episode 1 she has just gotten better and better. The first 7 seasons were just great with the inner actions of Rick and Kate and the other five. And in this season if the two of them send 5 minutes together at arms length one of the show runners thinks that is to much time. One of the show runners (Hawley) is the piece of the puzzle that does not fit. He told us he was going to put the spark back into the story, he done everytthing but that. With the changing of president at ABC I can not beleive she is clueless on the problems. And if are so lucky to have a season 9 with the origanal 7 on board, she needs to replace Hawley. I can see the show going one of three ways at the end of this season. Going back to the good shows, so many to pick from, but for me 5/19,5/22,6/10 and 7/6. Now the bad one 3/24 but this time she really dies. And if ABC most cancel this show do it like 4/14 the blue butterfly. Castle has been and still is the best ABC has to offer, And if Walt was still alive he would be smiling at that.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:41:00 +0000

Ms. Katic is one of the finest actresses to grace the small screen in a long time! Her portrayal of Beckett is perfection! Why the writers tried to change the strong character of Beckett for a while is beyond me! I have some ideas but will not voice them here. Suffice to say strong female characters seem to ruffle masculine feathers. In any event the last few episodes have seemed to indicate the writers have come to their senses somewhat and given us a taste of the Beckett we have long admired . Hopefully we get a season 9 and get back to the original premice of the show. And for God’s sake stop bringing in new cast members,as good as they are they are not required. The original 7 are enough to make the show a keeper. Katic,Fillion,Huertas, Dever,Sullivan,Jones and Quinn. That is the heart and core of the show!

By: Taurus

Taurus — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 05:20:00 +0000

Yes, Kate Beckett’s character is the strength of the show. Without her, the show is weak and boring. I am looking for a Season 9 – the show runners should be changed for Season 9. Marlowe who created the show and the characters should come back. Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) is my hero.

By: Teri

Teri — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:44:00 +0000

Beckett and Stana are both my Heros. They are engrained in my heart forever. I have never loved a character as much as Kate Beckett. I feel there is still so much to explore with the character and I am praying for another season.

By: fbr

fbr — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:32:00 +0000

Yes, Kate is the best.Even when these last two seasons attempted to objectify this strong as well as flawed women That is the strength of this character. I am still trying to recover from some clown’s idea to allow ‘hoochie mama’ as a term assigned to Kate Beckett.
After years of growth of this character she is reduced to ‘hoochie mama’.
We get a definite effort to degrade the character. The character was degraded and subsequently the show was viewed as less than valid or watchable. Beckett was the strength of this show and we have missed that. They removed that and the show was weakened.
Somebodies on that set hate women. Otherwise, why take a strong female character and unsuccessfully attempt to reduce her to a thing. But in 815 Beckett persevered. The nuance of Stana’s acting talents persevered.
Correct Mary, Kate is the Best. More Kate!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 23:01:00 +0000

She is the best!!! Stana Katic and Kate Beckett!!!