ABC’s ‘Castle’ season 5, episode 21 review: Did Beckett [spoiler] another guy?
If there is one word that we could use to describe Monday night’s “Castle” season 5 episode, it would be “jealousy.” Of course, the massive irony present here is that Castle really set up himself up to feel jealous based on some of his own behavior. Six months ago, do you really think that he would have ignored Beckett in skimpy clothing just so he could keep playing a video game? While games are awesome, there’s a time and a place!
The mystery for this week was mostly relevant in that it played directly into the show’s principal relationship. Beckett was assigned to shadow a billionaire named Eric Vaughn after it looked as though someone was making an attempt on his life, and this turned out to be much more difficult than it seemed. Not only was he reckless, but he also had an eye for the ladies … and Beckett. He tried to work his charms on her, while making Rick absolutely insane every step along the way.
The biggest moment for the entire episode came when he tried to kiss her, which was that moment that could have decimated “Caskett” forever. However, she ended up pushing him away at the last second, and in turn ironically ended up saving his life. The continued near-death experiences for Vaughn actually made Castle start to believe that he was the guilty party, though it was instead someone more involved in the day-to-day of his company. So at the end of the day, Beckett had an opportunity to turn Eric down without him being a criminal, and she went back to Castle in the end.
This story did come to a reasonably-happy conclusion, as Castle realized that he was taking advantage of her and vowed to make it right. However, there was also another problem that came into picture: Where are the two really going? There’s still no talk of marriage or the future, and Castle still has yet to open up. Those things that Meredith warned Beckett about earlier this season, they are surely going to come up again before the finale.
Were you cheering when Beckett pushed the “other man” away? If you want to also check out some early details on the “Castle” finale, be sure to click here!
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castanati
April 24, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
I am with you! What sain man would turn down Beckett’s advances for a video game. More important Castle’s own mother makes it clear, that Kate does not have a ring on here fingure… as Alexis tries to keep dad out of the panic zone. Castle its time you grow-up, I’ll like to see that Castle, along with his fun side. Kate deserves that and more!
T
April 24, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
It is natural for a couple to have to sort out their relationship. And as Castle said in an episode years ago about marriage “Some people love the institution but hate the day to day”. Obviously this is a made up tv show but I like it because the characters are interesting and the relationships (Castle and Beckett, Alexis and Castle, Ryan and Esposito) are aspirational. But I am really ready for Castle and Beckett to have their big talk and get on with life together. I hope that season 6 will end this relationship worrying and let both of them grow up (they both need it) as a true, angst free couple. I also hope that they decide to be a permanent couple based on their need for each other and not on a job or some other opportunity. And since there seems to be an overabundance of symbolism in the world of Castle, maybe we will find out why he changed his name to Castle. A castle would imply much greater personal protection than Beckett’s wall.
George Dudenhefer
April 24, 2013 @ 9:38 am
The question “Where are we going” needs to be answered in the next Episode “Still”. It’s time for them to have some direction and time for Castle to stop acting like a kid. Earlier episodes Castle was smart, pursuing Beckett and was manly. What happened?
George Dudenhefer
April 23, 2013 @ 2:15 pm
I agree that it is time for them to discuss their future. I like the show better when there is no conflict between the two of them.
Anonymous
April 23, 2013 @ 9:45 am
don’t think castle is capable of growing up based on hos childhood and becket refuses to. enjoyed through episode release of his first nikki heat book but has progressed to everyones lack of appreciation in saving lives and developing a passionate, caring relationship
T
April 23, 2013 @ 12:30 am
I’m on the fence with this one. Castle needs to have his hormones checked if he can’t choose Kate over a video game. I think Martha was correctly blunt with her comment about Kate not having a ring and I hope that foreshadows a happy season ending. But I am disappointed in Kate. She let herself be kissed and she passively encouraged it. Imagine reading that in the report. Not professional at all and the Kate that we have come to know would have turned Mr Vaughn into a human pretzel. The “situation with Castle is complicated” but it is easy for her to stand there and be kissed by a stranger? Come on… Her need to know where they are going is real, but why not just talk to him? Instead of looking sad at the end she should have just gone to him and said it was time to talk first. Of course it is to drag this out to the end of the season but I am ready for them to make the decision and move on. They are much more fun when they are together than when they are so angsty. I would like for them to get engaged (and surely they will both proclaim their love by then) by the end of the season, sort out whatever her job opportunities really are and make that work with her engagement to Castle and have some bad dude last second menace ala Always. I am getting tired of their relationship insecurities because it is demeaning to their character. And the show is more fun when they have fun.