Interview Questions (Interviewed Sandra Contreras) 1. How would you feel if Castle was not in the show?

Why do you feel that he has such an important role? It would defeat the purpose of the show, and then it would be just like any other show. Its why the show was named after him. First of all, he is the main character of the show. Second of all he works for free to solve murders, who else is going to do that for free?

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What makes the show Castle different from other similar shows? Give examples.

Its funny. Castles comments are smart but funny. Detective Ryan and Esposito add to the comedy of the show. Castle and Beckett are engaged now, so its cute when they work together to solve murders. Any other show is business; they would never allow a writer to work with them (the detectives).

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As a fan, what do you like the most about the show? What do you dislike?

I like that Castle and Beckett are finally together after denying their love for each other for so long. I like Ryan and Esposito, theyre cute. I also like the twists within the murders and Castles crazy theories. I dont like that we havent found out what happened to Becketts mom.

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What got you into the show? Why did you keep watching it?

I think it was Castles creativity and his persistence to help solve the murders that got me into the show. I found out about the show through Diana (my other sister) and I just love crime investigation shows like CSI, and NCIS. I kept watching it because its funny and you can actually learn a thing or two from it.

5. What are some words you would use to describe Castle? How do they contribute to the show? Funny, smart, witty, crazy, frustrating, ruggedly handsome (as Castle says), immature, spontaneous, annoying, persistent, caring, and unique. Castles personality can turn any murder into a real life crazy mystery. He develops crazy theories that seem out of the question, though they actually help solve the case.

Comment [C1]: Putting the interview at the beginning helps the reader get an idea of what the show is about. It helps provide context for your observations and how they should be read.

Castle Season 6 Episode 11 6 pm-6:45 pm 28 January 2014 6:02 - Castle suggests that Detective Kevin Ryan name his son Cosmo. This shows the relatively goofy side that Castle has. 6:04 The fire department of NY tells the detectives and Castle that they need to get out of a burning building where a homicide took place since the fire did structural damage. Castle is the first to run out the door. This shows that Castle is not trained to be a cop in a life threatening situation. 6:09 After discovering who the burned body was, the detectives and Castle are left with a possible suspect given the name of The Phantom. Beckett does not like the name because she says it sounds silly, but Castle likes it. He says it sounds better than arsonist because at least it doesnt start with arse and The Phantom puts some mystique into it. Castle is a more fun person than Beckett. He likes to be more spontaneous and put more mystery into a case due to him being a mystery writer. 6:11 As Beckett interviews a suspect, Castle stands at the back of the room, kind of hidden. This may offer that even though he works with NYPD he is still not allowed to do what they are because he is not trained in the area. 6:13 While in the questioning room, Castle finally speaks up. He quickly jumps to conclusions, which makes the suspect tell verbally what really happened the night of the murder, and how he was not a part of it. Castle seems to be good at intimidating people because he cuts to the chase unlike Beckett who asks questions in order of how they should be asked. 6:16 After the questioning is over and Castle and Beckett move back behind the double sided mirror, Castle remarks that the suspects story makes since on a character level. Here, his mystery writer kicks in since he is tying the case to something he would write. 6:30 The building where Ryan and Esposito were searching has gone up in flames. While Beckett and Castle can only wait outside Castle tries to remain optimistic while Beckett is more realistic. Castle may have a hard time accepting what could be true, it could be explained by his mystery writer side. See, in his books he decides who gets killed and who doesnt, but that isnt the case for real life. 6:43 The case has now been solved. Previously, Detective Ryans wife was in labor, but Ryan could not be there due to his trapping inside the burning building. After minutes of struggling to get Ryan and Esposito out, the fire department is able to do so. Ryan and Esposito make it out

Comment [C2]: This information about Castle at the end separates him from the cops. It makes it more clear that he is not a cop and where they differ. Cops are taught to be heroic and Castle is somewhat straying from this trait. Comment [EF3]: For this I would not put a lot of detail describing the characters in your observation of the show unless it is significant to the observation. I would rather know more about what is going on in the show, even then you wont have to be intensely detailed just enough to draw a painting in my head of what the show is about in this particular episode.

Comment [C4]: When you say "how they should be asked", I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean Beckett asks them in a way that makes sense chronologically? Do you mean Beckett asks in way a police officer is trained to?

alive and he has time to see his baby, who was born on the scene. Castle and Beckett cant help but hug each other both relieved and emotional.

Comment [EF5]: Why was the baby born on the scene? Who is pregnant?

Actors Richard Castle: is a mystery writer who gets permission from the mayor of New York City to work with the NYPD after one of his stories is copied into a real life homicide. Castle has absolutely no training to be a cop, and wears a bulletproof vest with the word WRITER written across the chest. Castle is funny, spontaneous, optimistic, and a little scared of real life. Castle is that person that adds interest to the show. He is the one who develops crazy theories that do not follow storylines unlike other investigation shows. Castles casual attitude toward wor k takes the show out of context and makes it a lighter situation, in other words he makes the show interesting and suspenseful. Kate Beckett: is Castles fiance and works with the NYPD. Beckett is very mature and rational. She is the complete opposite of Castle, which is probably why they work best as a couple. She takes her work seriously and likes to get things done properly. Her attitude towards work adds a level of seriousness to the crimes. Kevin Ryan: is another detective who works with the NYPD. At times he likes to act childish while other times he likes to take things seriously. For example, he buys lots of lottery tickets and hopes he wins it because he says how else will he pay for his kids education when he grows up? In this particular episode, he displays his more emotional side. He cries when he thinks he wont make it out of the burning building alive. If his wife has a boy he wants her to name him Javier after his partner Javier Esposito. His attitude really adds a touch of realism to the show. Javier Esposito : is another detective with the NYPD who is Ryans partner. Esposito is always serious no matter the situation. He handles his work in a fashionable and convincing way as most detectives would be expected to do.

Comment [EF6]: Dont forget your definitions! Comment [EF7]: Great description :]

Comment [C8]: When describing Castle, you use the words "interesting" and "interest" a lot. It is a little too repetitive. I think providing ways that he is interesting helps give an idea like you did here, but I would like to know more about his crazy side. It would also help to provide details about how he makes the show suspenseful. Comment [EF9]: Tell me why she is significant and what her roll is in the show. Comment [EF10]: Examples are not necessarily needed in the description to explain who the characters are. What is his roll in the t.v Show? What is his significance? What helped me a lot with this was looking at Ashlyns observation. Comment [EF11]: I would love to know more about this Character and his significance in the show. What is his roll in the T.V Show? Why is he important? Comment [C12]: How does Javier handle his work in a fashionable way. Do you mean he is polite, cool, or something else? Providing examples would clarify this. I get the sense that Javier is an insignificant character because he has the shortest description. I would also like to know more about his relationship with Kevin. Is he always serious with him? Comment [EF13]: Dont forget your defnintions! Comment [EF14]: Could you describe what the badges look like and what they symbolize in a little more detail? Comment [EF15]: I am confused as to why Fun in the Workplace is a theme, what type of communication is this between characters? Why is this significant to the show and its characters?

Artifacts Badge: the badges that the detectives carry to represent themselves as a part of the NYPD is important. It is a reminder that their work is serious and there is no time to play. Fun in the workplace: this theme adds a little more suspense to the show than expected. Because Castle is a mystery writer he likes to blow situations out of proportion and make them crazier than they should be; it also tries to keep serious situations a little more optimistic, which is difficult to do.

Figured World: is a world that is set where culture and social life comes into play among its actors who presume a certain identity within its realm.

Comment [C16]: The beginning part, "a word that is set where culture and social life comes into play" is confusing.The culture that comes into play, does it come from the figured world or the world that we live in? I really do not understand what you mean by social life, but I feel like it could fall under culture, so it may be something you do not need to include. Comment [EF17]: I wish you had your description of the figured world your t.v. Show was in!

Castle Season 6 Episode 12 6 pm-6:45 pm 03 February 2014

6:02 As Castle and Beckett enter the crime scene they are still trying to decide when and where their wedding should be. Castle makes a joke about Beckett being flexible though he meant it literally; comments such as these show that Castle is random and funny, which contributes to the show. It makes it interesting. 6:05 Beckett notices that the shoes the victim is wearing are tied differently. Once she is at the crime scene she is very serious about work and very observant. She is the complete opposite of Castle. 6:09 While at the office, Detective Ryan comes back from paternity leave. As he flaunts the picture of his newborn Beckett makes a smart remark about the baby. She says that she is cute but it looked like Esposito. Ryan comments that he expected that from jackass but not from her. Even Beckett has her moments where her seriousness escapes her. 6:14 Castle and Beckett are now in the conference room where the murder victim tried to hack its system. However the owner of the Manhattan branch is actually Castles father. Castle is told not to react to it, since it would throw the investigation off and Beckett too. As Castle and Beckett are leaving she cant help but turn around and ask if she has met the man before. Bingo! Beckett realizes that she has seen the man before, though she cant pin point it. This only further proves that she is very observant and hardly forgets anything. 6:16 Beckett and Castle are now back at the lab, taking a look at the victim. Castle seems to be dazing off because he is confused on why his father is even involved in the case. While they are taking a look at the victim, there is an imprint on his foot. Beckett asks Castle if he has any crazy theories such as international intrigue or covert espionage. Even Beckett expects this from Castle, but this time he is so distraught by his fathers appearance that he responds rationally saying there is not enough evidence to suggest such theories. 6:20 Laney is disgusted that her victim ate clams and funnel cake right before his death. Beckett remarks that she opens up bodies for a living and is grossed out by that? Beckett is definitely reasonable, only further proving that her job is serious unlike Castle. This difference between the two could be explained because Beckett is an actual cop and Castle is not, hes simply a writer.
Comment [EF18]: My only problem with these observations is they arent telling me whats going on. I would like more detail from scene to scene

Comment [EF19]: This cant be the only thing that is happening in the 5 minutes in between your next scene. Show me why you chose this T.V. show. Give it the detail and excitement it deserves :] Comment [EF20]: Where did this come from? Can you give more info on the victim and what the actual episode is about?

6:30 The team is now watching the surveillance video to discover who the murder could possibly be. The video shows that Anderson Cross (Castles father) followed the victim. Beckett automatically assumes that is the killer. Castle quickly responds arguing that no such conclusions can be made yet. He is defending his father even though he has only met him once before in 40 years. Though Castle may act tough on the exterior, he is still human and has unwanted feelings towards his father whom he never formed a bond with. 6:43 The case has now been solved and Castle and Beckett are at her desk. Turns out that Castles father works for the CIA and cant keep communication with him b ecause it will put him in danger. Castle states that he keeps making the mistake in thinking that he is family, but hes not since he doesnt keep in touch. Castle is only human and cant help but feel some affection towards his father, but blood doesnt make them related. If he had tried to be a good father he would have kept in touch with Castle but he didnt, so Castle feels frustrated.

Castle Season 6 Episode 14 8 pm 8:45 pm 03 February 2014

8:02 As Castles mother is exposing Beckett to wedding dresses Beckett cant help but think that all of the magazines are full of models staring out into the distance. Castles mom says she needs to get over the fairytale portion. Beckett was never a girly girl, which is why she is so serious. 8:05 Beckett and Castle have now arrived at the crime scene where Esposito gives them background on the victim. Here it is noticed that Castle seems to know a lot of information about the fashion world. Esposito says real men wouldnt know about that and Castle replies that they are just uninformed then. It seems that Castle has is more informed about the world a little more than the other male detectives. 8:17 The murder is now under full investigation. Castle is a little confused based on what one of the suspects said. However, the suspects alibi checks out, so she is not the killer. Now Castle and Beckett sit in front of the white board where they lay out their suspects and possible scenarios of what could have happened. Castle is very confused on why someone would even kill a person like their victim. This is probably the first time that Castle does not have some crazy theory. Lack of evidence at this point suggests that Castle cannot be his normal self without anything to base it on. 8:21 The investigation is going on and there is enough evidence to point to the one person who killed the victim. As Beckett stares at the whiteboard she automatically jumps to conclusion and is so sure that a woman they had already interviewed is the killer. This is something that both Beckett and Castle have in common. They both seem to jump to conclusions very rapidly. Beckett probably does it because as a detective she has to solve cases quickly. Castle probably does it because it is his mystery author side kicking in. 8:31 It is to Becketts luck that she happens to be at the right place at the right time. While visiting the victims work place an inconvenience pops up and Beckett is asked to model a wedding dress. As she stands in front of the mirror she cant help bu t wonder what she will look like on her wedding day. However, she starts having second thoughts, something that she almost never does because she is just that person that is always so sure about what she wants and what to do.
Comment [EF21]: Give me more of whats going on! Youve got 12 minutes and very little to describe whats going on. Hit on main points, I want to be able to read the observation and have a general idea of whats going on without super in depth detail. I wouldnt try to give the show away but try to summarize what happens in your segments :]

Comment [EF22]: The description you have is great, keep going with that. Dont try to explain why your characters do things just tell us what they do :]

8:34 Back at the office Esposito has done some investigating and found a guy named Youmi related to the case. When asked what Youmis last name is Esposito says he doesnt have one. He says he can probably charge more because he doesnt have one. Esposito is always making smart, funny remarks like these. 8:42 The case has been solved and Beckett has headed home where she finds a box containing the wedding dress she had modeled earlier. As she takes it out of the box she cant help but feel sad because her mom is not there with her to celebrate the moment. However, she realizes that she is ready to get married. Beckett is ready to face the inevitable future with Castle.

Comment [EF23]: Daww this is adorable. I love the description in this. Very good!

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Rules and Conventions for Castle

Castle is the only actor in the show that is not an actual cop. Beckett, Ryan, and Esposito are all detectives for the NYPD. Whenever the crew arrives at a location that is dangerous they are all required to wear bulletproof vests. This is a must; however, Castle wears a vest with the word WRITER written across the chest. Castle is never seen carrying a gun, probably because he is not allowed to. It is unclear whether he is trained how to use a weapon. Inside the office there must be absolutely no parties. Work is work and the faster a murder is solved, the better. Drinking inside the office is an obvious of what should not happen inside the office, though it has in a couple of instances. Every time the crew leaves the office to go after a suspect they must make sure they have backup in case anything happens. The detectives are required to keep the captain of the NYPD informed. Failure to do so could result in serious consequences. Creating any sort of personal relationship with any of the suspects is a huge dont. The police are required to keep cases strictly business and should worry about keeping the public safe.