Castle - TV Series Review

Dina Meyer and Nathan Fillion in Castle (2009)

Castle: A Stellar Mix of Crime and Comedy

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Castle is based on Richard Rick Castle, a mystery novelist who is asked by the NYPD Detective Kate Beckett to help her solve a series of murders based on his books. He helps her to solve homicides where they are both set in New York City and their partnership enables Castle’s creativity while allowing Beckett to use her detective cognitive talent; The series incorporates both crime fighting and romance and humorism at the same time. There is a type of humor in the series where the characters crack a joke and then instantly move to a serious line of questioning or scene, which definitely adds lots of variety. Elements of justice and AU-based intuition are present and themes of romantic tension and the transformation of the main character exist as well.

Both Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic are fantastic as the two leads, and were well-suited together. Fillion’s Castle is Flannery’s complement – the lighthearted opposite to Katic’s nobody-nonsense Detective Beckett. The series is based on the development and change of the two characters’ relationship. The cast expands the show’s setting, primarily Susan Sullivan for humor, as well as Jon Huertas and Seamus Dever for the capable law enforcers.

With the direction of Rob Bowman, John Terlesky, and Bill Roe, Castle continues to build tension and humor. The directors do the best to intertwine procedural with more personal narratives so that the focus is on the characters’ relationships.

The music of Castle fits into the show’s dual nature well. Musical scores change from investigation tracks that are tense, to character engagement pieces that are more cheerful, to suit the changes of tone within each episode.Movement: The aesthetic portrayal of New York City changes from the luminescent city streets to the dark and gloomy alleys. Television, therefore, adopts visual images and symbols of high-calorie meals contrasted with the rough reality of homicide detectives and the glamorous lifestyle of Richard Castle to underscore the hybrid genre of the series.

The two main shooting locations, the precinct, and Castle’s lavish apartment are real and believable and effectively set up enhanced the genre of the series. The cinematography of the show is very elaborate placing the audience in the two contrasting realities of crime and opulence.

The usage of special effects are quite minimal yet impactful in enhancing the crime scenes without outshining the story. These effects work for the story and it becomes apparent when certain points in the story need to be underlined visually.

The pacing is good, which means both character and crime solving moments are properly balanced. Such shifts from investigation scenes to interpersonal relationships enhance the dynamic.

It indeed remains fast – yet not rushed, allowing viewers to always stay engaged due to the constant change both in the plot and then in the characters. It is clear that show’s pacing allows it to encompass both static quick-solve crime drama aspect and dynamic character growth.

The dialogue is intelligent and focused on both Castle’s wit and Beckett’s perseverance. 智力妒报,角色间的对白都带着一些幽默和紧张程度。

尽管Castle源源不断地展示了多种类型的喜剧和法案,总体上,剧情在某种程度上过于固定,全局可能可能会出现雷同 situace. Some episodes have likewise similar structures that might not be very effective for the essence of the show’s suspenses and newness.

’Castle’ is a medicine that combines suspense, comedy and romance given within the procedural show. With good looking actors such as Fillion and Katic, captivating plot lines and energetic backgrounds, one is willing to tune in for it. It seems particularly compelling to combine crime solving with character building in a way that people can both be thrilled and feel warm inside.