CASTLE “Kill Shot” Review

CASTLE “Kill Shot” Season 4 Episode 9 – Okay guys, I have to tell you that this episode hit me on a level I didn’t expect. I’ve seen other shows with people going through what Beckett faced in this one, but the way they portrayed it with Kate was so accurate that it made some of the scenes a little hard for me to watch.

Beckett has to face the events of her own shooting when a sniper pops up in the city and seemingly starts killing people at random. Now anyone who has been through a trauma knows how it feels when things in life start getting a little too close to the conditions of the time of the trauma. Little things like a smell, a sound; it all can take you back to that moment. Beckett is stuck in the worst case scenario because it’s not just random things that trigger her; it’s almost the exact same scenario – a sniper shooting people pretty much the same way she was shot. Her resulting panic attacks definitely resonated with me and like I said, made it hard to watch what she was going through.

I got the help I needed and there are so many people I can thank for it but in a way I almost wish I had a guy like Esposito around. He was the man tonight, pointing out to Kate the fact that some things were just objects and not tools of evil (like he did with the gun). I wish I’d had someone tell me that it was okay to be broken and to make yourself better because of it. Watching Beckett hit rock bottom but then fight her way back to take control of her life and the case was very inspiring and I know this is going to sound overly dramatic, but it also made me want to be a better person.

My favorite bits..

Castle guessing at all the things that Roger had that other men didn’t.

Beckett rubbing her own chest when she saw where the bullet hit the victim.

Not missing, just like Beckett didn’t, the fact that Lanie and Esposito were avoiding the word “sniper.”

Castle asking the tough question of how they were going to find their killer if the shooting was random.

Beckett staring at her scar in the mirror.

Being a little surprised at the fact that they didn’t use the somber title card considering we all know this is going to be a serious episode.

Beckett hitting the ground when she heard the siren out of the blue.

Kate’s therapist pointing out that she wasn’t the only cop in the city.

Cracking up at Ryan using the snipping tool, cuz I use that darn thing all the time. It’s awesome.

Falling in love with Esposito as he explained to Castle exactly what would have happened in that sniper’s nest, especially when he found the shell casing.

Castle thanking Esposito for letting Beckett stay back at the precinct.

The way Castle kept looking at Beckett as she questioned the suspect.

Ryan reassuring Kate that they were going to figure out what was going on.

Feeling so bad for Kate as she slowly lost it.

“Can I just say this school of yours is worth every penny I paid?”

The phone lines going crazy in the precinct just as Castle was explaining the theory of the paintings and how they might find the next location.

Esposito showing Kate the rifle that shot her and pointing out that it was just a hunk of steel. Yes. Yes. Yes. That was brilliant and so totally the right thing to do.

“You think it’s a weakness? Make it a strength.”

Esposito making me cry when he handed that rifle to Kate.

Kate retracing the killer’s steps to try and figure out why he did what he did.

The look that passed between Beckett and Esposito when she came into the coffee shop obviously ready to work the case again.

Literally gasping out loud when Castle held up the paper doll only to see that it was a whole string of them.

Esposito’s nod to Castle from the elevator and over Beckett’s shoulder, after Castle said he needed to stay at the station. I took it as: “don’t worry man, I’m looking out for her.”

Wondering why Ryan didn’t call a patrol car to pull over the bus when he was trying so hard to call the driver.

Kate telling the shooter that she knew what it was like to be one of his victims and making him look her in the eyes if he was going to shoot her.

Knowing that shot came from Esposito even before Beckett looked out the window.

Kate thanking Castle for giving her the space she needed to get through everything.

“I want to be more than who I am.” – I can’t even describe how that line hit me.

What did you think of this episode of Castle? Got any favorite bits or least favorite bits of your own? I’d love to hear from you!

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