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[kiwisue]

Back at work *blah*. Haven't posted pics (no time). Away reenacting this weekend.

BUT I just wanted to ask whether any of you have seen "Castle", with Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. Because I just watched a couple of episodes with the bloke and it totally pinged memories of "Remington Steele" (Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalest).

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[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Me too actually. *g*

Castle has rapidly become one of those shows I can make no critical argument for but just really enjoy watching. It's charming, funny, not too insulting to one's intelligence (this is pop television) and with a strong, smart female lead who doesn't just pout, where inappropriate clothing for her job and jump in to bed with everyone. Oh and I love Castle's family.

The good news is that it's just been renewed for a second season. Fillion says he's in shock as that never happens for him. *g*

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

a strong, smart female lead
Yeah, she's great - I've been reading commentary where they say the series suffers for lack of any family background for Beckett - but I'm not in a hurry for any of that. It usually leads to soapy shit that weakens the character and the show.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I typed "where" instead of "wear." I blame sinus meds.

The reviewers obviously aren't paying attention. Beckett's told us things, there's the necklace she wears and we know about her mother and her ex-boyfriend. It's unfolding the way this sort of show should, with emphasis on the cases and the interaction of the two leads and our finding out just a little about their backgrounds along the way.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Ah - haven't viewed too many eps yet - 1 & 3 only so far (the bloke watched #2 on his own so I have to catch up). I am a fan of"unfolding", though.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure what you'd seen so far which was why I tried to keep my comments as general as possible. *g*

Another thing it has in common with Remington Steele is how easy it is to like/become interested in everyone in the cast, warts and all.

There's another new US tv show that reminds me of an older one, The Unusuals:



It's like a black comedy take on Hill Street Blues... with a slight edge of MASH.

[cross-stitchery.livejournal.com]

yeah, i can kinda see the similarities, tho it didn't leap to mind at the time.

i *like* NF's character, who is a bit of a sleaze at first (albeit a charming sleaze) but as the season progresses you see a much more appealing side to him - especially in his relationship with his daughter.

[towerbridge2006.livejournal.com]

I like Castle. I found the relationship with his mom and daughter refreshing. :)