[s3e4] — Punked

Are you a fan of the show's more , or do you prefer the grittier police procedurals ? Castle season 3 episode 4 review: Punked | Den of Geek

The episode concludes with a dedication to the legendary Stephen J. Cannell , a real-life author and friend of the show who frequently appeared in the "writer's poker" scenes.

The investigation leads to a terrifying suspect named D'Andre (whom Castle dubs "André the Giant"), who manages to put Detective Esposito in a neck brace for the rest of the episode. [S3E4] Punked

This episode was reportedly produced in response to a challenge from the steampunk community to create a "real" steampunk episode.

The victim, Daniel Goldstein, was a Wall Street hedge-fund guru. The clues—including a tricked-out DeLorean and a victim stripped of his modern clothes—point toward , a secret society that embraces Victorian aesthetics and old-fashioned romance. Are you a fan of the show's more

The episode ends with a massive shock for Castle: the introduction of Josh , Beckett's new motorcycle-riding boyfriend. Watching Castle’s face fall as he realizes he has competition is a gut-punch to "Caskett" fans everywhere. Fun Facts for Fans

Castle and Beckett even head to the firing range to test antique flintlock pistols, leading to a hilarious montage where Castle realizes these "classic" weapons are anything but accurate. The investigation leads to a terrifying suspect named

Castle is rattled to discover his "little girl" is dating Ashley, whom he initially thought was a girl. The realization that she is experiencing her first love leads to a touching father-daughter heart-to-heart.