It seems like the last few seasons of Castle have ended with contract negotiations between the leads Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, and this season one of them wasn’t asked to renew their contract according to Deadline. ABC reportedly needs to save some money on the ageing procedural and they did not ask Katic and Tamala Jones to return for the 9th season, if there is one.
I ask you, with these forced departures, is there any reason for this show to go on? I say close the book on this series. It is time. Actually it has been time ever since they made Castle disappear on his wedding day and still have not explained what really happened. They tried to this season, but I got bored and fell asleep during that episode.
On that note, a few weeks ago, my friend predicted that show was going to turn into Castle running his private eye agency with his daughter (Molly C. Quinn) and Hayley (Toks Olagundoye). I guess she was right, and I was really hoping she was wrong.
Back to Katic, here is what she had to say to Deadline about her departure, “Rather then distract from what was an amazing experience, I would just like to say that I’m very grateful to ABC for giving me the opportunity to be a part of a much beloved show. Thank you to the fans.” I am sure this won’t be the last we see of her. She will wind up on something that appreciates her. Something Castle hasn’t done in years.
UPDATE: Jon Huertas Tweeted an update about Seamus Dever and his situation, “Who knows what ABC has in store at this point. @seamusdever & I haven’t been asked back yet either… Uh oh. #NothingIsAsitSeemsAnymore” Without the four of them there really is not reason to do another season.
