To Love and Die in L.A.

Episode aired May 2, 2011
TV-PG
43m

IMDb RATING

8.5/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic in Castle (2009)

Comedy Crime Drama Mystery Romance

When Beckett's old training officer is killed, she takes off on a solo mission to find the killer. On the plane she runs into Castle who is flying out to the Heat Wave movie set. She lets hi... Read allWhen Beckett's old training officer is killed, she takes off on a solo mission to find the killer. On the plane she runs into Castle who is flying out to the Heat Wave movie set. She lets him help her catch the killer.When Beckett's old training officer is killed, she takes off on a solo mission to find the killer. On the plane she runs into Castle who is flying out to the Heat Wave movie set. She lets him help her catch the killer.

Director
- John Terlesky
Writers
- Andrew W. Marlowe
- Alexi Hawley
Stars

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IMDb RATING

8.5/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

Director
- John Terlesky
Writers
- Andrew W. Marlowe
- Alexi Hawley
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

User reviews3

Featured review

8/10

Why did they waste this story in a single episode?

It was an unexpectedly original idea to revisit Royce, this time as the victim who'd appear for a brief moment in the opening. So was it refresing to see our duo take on the task unofficially, visiting LA.

But didn't such an exceptional story deserve more than a single episode? Yes, there already was one double-size story in this season but this had no less potential than that "bomb in NY" plot.

I was entertained alright and I have no negative comments on how they merged the two original aspects, however I think Royce could have been made better use of, given how important he was for Kate Beckett, and think a Hollywood special would deserve a two-parter for any NY-based series.

Trivia
First episode in which Susan Sullivan doesn't appear.

Goofs
The closeup shot of Beckett picking a lock shows a lock pick and tension tool inserted into a lock and, after being gently shaken, the door pops open with ease. When picking a lock, you still need to rotate the cylinder (usually at least 90°) the same as you would when using a key. Picks don't make doors just magically open.

Quotes
[last lines]
Mike Royce: [voiceover as Beckett reads letter] "And for the hard part, kid. Its clear that you and Castle have something real. And you're fighting it. But trust me, putting the job ahead of your heart is a mistake. Risking our hearts is why we're alive. The last thing you want is to look back on your life and wonder, 'if only.'"