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Swan Song

  • Episode aired Nov 12, 2012
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.7K
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Jon Huertas, Nathan Fillion, and Amir Talai in Castle (2009)
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A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist.A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist.A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist.

  • Director
    • David Barrett
  • Writers
    • Andrew W. Marlowe
    • Rob Hanning
    • Shalisha Francis
  • Stars
    • Nathan Fillion
    • Stana Katic
    • Susan Sullivan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Barrett
    • Writers
      • Andrew W. Marlowe
      • Rob Hanning
      • Shalisha Francis
    • Stars
      • Nathan Fillion
      • Stana Katic
      • Susan Sullivan
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Richard Castle
    Stana Katic
    Stana Katic
    • Kate Beckett
    Susan Sullivan
    Susan Sullivan
    • Martha Rodgers
    • (credit only)
    Jon Huertas
    Jon Huertas
    • Javier Esposito
    Seamus Dever
    Seamus Dever
    • Kevin Ryan
    Tamala Jones
    Tamala Jones
    • Lanie Parish
    Molly C. Quinn
    Molly C. Quinn
    • Alexis Castle
    • (as Molly Quinn)
    • (credit only)
    Penny Johnson Jerald
    Penny Johnson Jerald
    • Captain Victoria Gates
    Andrew J. West
    Andrew J. West
    • Keith
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • John Campbell
    Daniel Roebuck
    Daniel Roebuck
    • Joe Silva
    Nick Thurston
    Nick Thurston
    • Buck Cooper…
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Zeke
    Amir Talai
    Amir Talai
    • Sam Spear
    Kristen Miller
    Kristen Miller
    • Caroline
    Max Arciniega
    Max Arciniega
    • Billy Bash
    Brian Maillard
    Brian Maillard
    • Joel Mitas
    Sarah Scott
    Sarah Scott
    • Butterfly
    • Director
      • David Barrett
    • Writers
      • Andrew W. Marlowe
      • Rob Hanning
      • Shalisha Francis
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    1akicork

    Just... no!

    I think this may be the most irritating episode in the entire, otherwise enjoyable, Castle series. In other countries we stand aghast at the possibility that a purely political entity such as City Hall might be able to meddle in a police investigation to the extent that non-forensic camera crews could be allowed on a crime scene. Any notion of whatever might be an episode plot is lost in the muddle of the "documentary following". I found myself so distracted by the "documentary techniques" that I completely lost track of what the characters were actually saying. So now I will have to watch the episode again, and filter down the forty minutes of paddling to the five minutes of actual story.
    1zaqzaq131

    Fifth season need to be reconsidered

    I couldn't watch more than four minutes, I forwarded to avoid the cameras but it is the whole episode, we liked this series in first four seasons, the fifth seasons is different, is that because you're looking for new fans, you might loss the old fans whom watched the whole first four seasons

    what I like about this series is the mixture between the daily crime investigation and Kate's mother investigation and her feeling a bout her case, castle when he's supporting her in her case, I like to go with her mother case more than daily crimes, the daily crimes are repeated in different way, it would be more interested if the fifth was connected to the main case Kate's mother, the dangerous surrounding Kate's team, specially after we know who behind her mother murder, I thought that season would be about her investigation to collect info about the file they lost, Kate's team had been watching, the senator use his power to separate her away from the 12 th precinct and NY, or try to send her to somewhere she might get shot, Kate and the senator might meet together or she has to protect him, he might be a witness in a crime she investigates, or one of his family killed so Kate tries to find led to put him as only suspicious

    I wish for you all the best, I really enjoy this series, this is first series I interestedly watch since long time and I watched more than once
    1ANannyMoose02

    Unbelievable! Worst episode of the entire series.

    This is the one and only episode I ever had to completely skip. I watched the first 5 minutes and got a headache from the incredibly shotty camera work. The plot was a blatant rip off of Spinal Tap. I skimmed through to see when they went back to using a normal camera crew and it never happens. How was this awful episode ever aloud to be aired?
    1aspenearth

    I hate episodes like this...

    Such a trope. Everyone showing off for the camera obnoxiously, the "filmmakers" getting away with everything, and the shaky camera style is making me sick. Even if I was interested in the story, I can't watch it! Not the best episode of the series. So far season 5 is not as good as the past 4 seasons.
    1zombiemockingbird

    Ridiculous

    There is absolutely no way on earth this would happen. Outsiders filming the crime scene, the interrogations, the investigation, the evidence? They would have to get everyone to sign waivers or some kind of consent to be filmed and recorded. When the case came to trial it would be thrown out immediately for improper procedure and the defendant would walk. They could also never select an impartial jury. This is so silly it hurts.

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    • Trivia
      Castle identifies the murder weapon as a 1959 Gibson Les Paul "flame-top" electric guitar. This model is one of the most highly prized and collectible guitars in the world.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the episode when they are jamming, it's very obvious that Buck/Hank has no idea how to play bass, not even "playing" to the beat of the song. Keith, behind him, is not playing the song but at least is playing actual chords.
    • Quotes

      [Esposito and Castle are watching a sex video to verify a suspect's alibi]

      Captain Victoria Gates: This is inappropriate workplace behavior.

      Javier Esposito: This is evidence, sir. Our suspect's alibi hinges on this.

      Captain Victoria Gates: Oh...

      [watches video]

      Captain Victoria Gates: Oh!

      Kate Beckett: [approaching] So, does his story pan out?

      Javier Esposito: Yeah. It seems like he's covered for the entire time-of-death window.

      Captain Victoria Gates: I hope you're not going on the time-stamp on this video.

      [to camera]

      Captain Victoria Gates: That could be faked, you know.

      Kate Beckett: It's not the only thing on this video being faked.

    • Crazy credits
      The music in the opening credits is different.
    • Connections
      References Tango & Cash (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Castle Theme
      Written by Robert Duncan

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Raleigh Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Beacon Pictures
      • Experimental Pictures
      • ABC Signature
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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