ABC’s ‘Castle’: Nathan Fillion – Stana Katic series on verge of season 6, 7 pickup
Are we starting to be near the end of “Castle”? We don’t know a concrete answer to that just yet, but ABC is considering renewing the Nathan Fillion – Stana Katic series in a way that pushes the show to the end of its contracts with most of its initial cast.
According to a new report from Deadline, there are serious considerations now about giving “Castle” an impressive two-season renewal, which would mean that the next available time for it to end would be the end of season 7 in 2015. This is far and away a big change for a show that started off at mid-season, and spent the first two years firmly on the bubble. The show has been helped over the years by lead-ins with “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Bachelor,” but what has helped it dramatically in this span of time is that while those other shows have seen its ratings fluctuate or drop, it has stayed relatively steady. Not only that, but it has become this years the most-watched drama on ABC, even if “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” and “Once Upon a Time” have averaged better ratings in the 18-49 demographic.
So should season 7 be the end? We have a lot of time to talk about that, but Fillion himself has expressed an interest in ending the show before it starts to overstay its welcome, and he is a fan of the British TV model where shows typically end after only a few seasons and a limited run. “Castle” is surely going to get a little bit more of a burn than that, and we figure that ABC and the actors will re-evaluate things around the start of season 7 if this two-year renewal happens.
Do you think that this is much-deserved for the show, especially after everything that has happened over the years? If you want to check out some more scoop on the end of “Castle” this season, you can do so over at the link here.
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whatevr
May 9, 2013 @ 9:42 pm
Well, honestly IDGF what Nathan says. The guy has been been pretty darn vocal about his disinterest in the show. He’s always doing a lot more work for Firefly than for Castle. Hello, the show’s been dead for over a decade now. Promote the show that’s currently paying your bills! He should be more grateful. This is the first show that wasn’t tanked after a season, maybe two and he’s treating it like that.
Rammy
May 10, 2013 @ 3:23 am
I totally agree with you! He seems that he,s not happy doing the kissing scenes either…
Gone234
May 20, 2013 @ 11:28 pm
I’m totally with you. Thank you. He really seems disinterested. And I’m starting to believe he and Stana Katic are the same person because you never see them — in real life — in the same room at the same time…..;-)
Lisa Broom
May 9, 2013 @ 10:40 am
I can definitely see a 6th season, to end it now would be too soon & if Marlowe can keep the story relevant then yes to season 7. My instinct tells me this relationship is probably one of the most realistic, in its evolution, of any show on TV & ultimately that is what keeps us & will keep us watching, plus Nathan Fillion of course ;-)
wendykw
May 9, 2013 @ 3:40 am
NF said at the Calgary Expo that he plans to be doing Castle for 2 more years. He may have only been referring to how long he has left on his contract, but as a fan of the show I’d love to see two more years.
Judy
May 9, 2013 @ 3:27 am
I definitely think ABC should renew CASTLE for 2 more seasons. This series is getting better and better especially this fifth season. The magical chemistry of Nathan Fillon & Stana Katic is fantastic & Andrew W Marlowe’s writing makes this series the best series on TV today. It sure brings me back week after week.
Dar Palmer
May 9, 2013 @ 4:44 pm
I totaly agree that Castle should renew for another 2 seasons at the least. There is so much more story telling to be told. The chemistry and the writing skills of Castle and company are fantastic. I have watched this show from the very beginning and will stay with it till the end. Bring it on ABC!