Castle
“A whole new chapter in crime solving.”
Series Overview
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 173 Episodes
2009 – 2016
Premiered: Mon, Mar 9, 2009
Andrew W. MarloweLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 22: “Crossfire”
With their best lead in hand, Castle and Beckett are ready to take on LokSat. But an unforeseen twist puts their case – and their lives – in jeopardy.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Castle season 1 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-28
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew W. Marlowe
Alexi Hawley, Terence Paul Winter, Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Rob Hanning
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Fillion
Producer
Stana Katic
Producer
Marc A. Kahn
Producer
Luke Reichle
Costume Design
Howard Grigsby
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle
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What is Castle about?
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
How many seasons does Castle have?
Castle comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Castle?
Key cast members in Castle include Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever.
Who created or directed Castle?
Castle was developed and directed by Andrew W. Marlowe.