Now in its fourth season, the show has found a way to continue coming up with interesting mysteries, while also allowing excellent character development.
Of course, the stars of the show are Rick Castle (played by Nathan Fillion) and Kate Beckett (Stana Katic.) Their "will they or won't they" sexual tension has moved to a new level after the crisis at the end of Season 3, still remains believable, but does not derail the action. Very importantly, though, the "supporting" characters have been getting more deeply drawn, and the actors who portray them are up to the challenge.
Molly C Quinn, playing Castle's daughter Alexis, shines in her role, and gives Fillion a chance to show the struggles we fathers have when our daughters are growing up and preparing to leave and love. Susan Sullivan, as Castle's mother, has already had a chance to show her depth in the first three seasons, and plays a wonderful confidante to any of the characters who need some advice from a woman who has been through many experiences, and handles them with charm, grace and a joyful flair.
Last week's episode continued a deepening of the second "team" on the show -- Beckett's supporting detectives, Esposito and Ryan, played by Jon Huertas and Seamus Dever, respectively. Huertas has perhaps had a bit more opportunity to flesh out his character in previous seasons, but this episode gave Dever a story line to demonstrate Ryan's passion and commitment. They both did a wonderful job.This collection of professionals, together with the team behind the scenes, continues to give me something to look forward to each and every new episode.
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