Castle Complete Series 1-8 -

Fast-forward through the separation angst. The final 2 minutes of Episode 22 give you the happy ending ABC originally denied. Enjoy your watch. Castle at its best is smart, funny, and deeply romantic. At its worst… well, Season 8 exists.

Beckett becomes Captain of the 12th Precinct. A mysterious organization called Loksat threatens her. To protect Castle, Beckett separates from him (they live apart but secretly work together). castle complete series 1-8

Keeping their relationship secret from the department (briefly) and solving Beckett’s mother’s murder for good. Fast-forward through the separation angst

Beckett gets closer to the truth about her mother’s murder – and almost dies. Castle at its best is smart, funny, and deeply romantic

Castle disappears on his wedding day (car crash, no body). He returns two months later with amnesia. The mystery of his disappearance is the season’s arc.

Who is the “sniper” who killed Beckett’s mother? (The overall series arc starts here.)