How could our attention be maintained by another new police/detective show? For one thing, Nathan Fillion is the title star, playing Richard Castle. At first it's hard to believe that this is the same actorn who portrayed Dr.Pomattor in the 2007 independent film Waitress? It's also possible you recognize Nathan from the internet musical 'Dr. Horrible's Sing Along' by Joss Whedon, the creator of the cult sci-fi series 'Firefly', also starring Fillion. Invoking the spirit of Phillip Marlowe, Castle will play with all your emotions with a powerful mix of comedy, mystery and romance. And female fans will find a lot to appreciate as well. The heroine of the show is detective Kate Beckett, portrayed by actress Stana Katic. A veteran of supporting roles, Katic now joins Fillion in center stage. Rounding out the ensemble is Molly Quinn playing Castle's daughter Alexis and Susan Sullivan as his mother Martha Heath. But the best interest-riveting force is the writing. Andrew W. Marlowe, Barry Schindel, David Grae, and Charles Murray did a great job with the pilot. I didn't think they could sustain the twist and turns, fascinating crimes, and interaction between the characters for much longer. I was mistaken. The chemistry between Castle and Beckett is palpable which plays well into their love-hate relationship. He is a successful fiction writer who has been allowed to shadow Beckett, much to her chagrin. He has redeeming qualities despite frequently getting in the way, speaking out of turn, and being a general nuisance to Beckett. Slowly, Beckett is learning to have faith in Castle, including his risk-taking, and finds herself caring more and more about him. He also endears himself to Beckett's colleagues with small gestures like purchasing a top-notch coffeemaker for their use. Castle's mother and daughter are filled with contrasts. His mother is immature, takes advantage, and bears watching. The young girl is wiser than her age would suggest, supportive of her father, limiting the power of her grandma. Castle is a devoted father who worries needlessly (up to this point) about Alexis. Of all the actors in the series, Molly C. Quinn is one of the best. She could spend a long time in the spotlight witch such strong talent. The show has become one of my favorites. I hope it will continue for several seasons. After ordering the Comcast HD Triple Play, I'm especially excited about the upcoming shows. I finally got an HDTV a couple of months ago and in a few short days I'll be enjoying Castle and all the rest of my favorite shows in full high definition sound and picture. I got a great deal that I found online by bundling Digital Cable, High Speed Internet, and flat-rate Digital Voice into one simple low-cost bill. I might be most excited about High Speed broadband from Comcast. The ancient DSL connection I had was so unpredictable and slow I couldn't watch any videos online or listen to great new music. Now, this will no longer be a problem. Now I don't have to deal with minute by minute charges, due to Comcast Digital Voice. I can talk to whoever I want, local or long distance, anywhere in the country and only have one low bill. If you are in a Comcast serviceable area you should definitely look at the best deals they're offering right now. These promotions won't last forever!
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