You may wonder how a new mystery/detective series could get you to watch when network and cable TV is saturated with them. First, Richard Castle is played by the talented Nathan Fillion. At first it's hard to believe that this is the same actorn who portrayed Dr.Pomattor in the 2007 independent film Waitress? Fan's of Joss Whedon's 'Firefly' and 'Dr. Horrible's Sing Along' will also be familiar with Fillion. But this new Phillip Marlowe infuses Castle with the right mixture of wit, mystery, and comedic relief. Ladies - there is plenty here for you also. The lead detective, Kate Beckett, is played by the actress Stana Katic. She has earned a role co-starring in her own show, after playing parts in various episodes of other shows. Rounding out the ensemble is Molly Quinn playing Castle's daughter Alexis and Susan Sullivan as his mother Martha Heath.
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