As we all know, ABC makes the stupidest programming decisions. Castle is really not "adult" enough for 10:00 p.m. For the most part, it could easily be an 8:00 p.m. "Family Hour" show. If you don't like graphic violence like that found on CSI and Bones, and if you appreciate smart comedy, Castle is for you. With all the great shows on TV canceled this season (Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone, etc.), don't be surprised if Castle is canceled.

While the brief scenes depicting the murder victim can be gory, the repartee between Castle and Beckett is so much fun to watch. And Castle's relationships with both his daughter and his mother are strong and most supportive, making Castle a great role model. Fun Monday night TV.

Overall, a very good show, great premise, great scripting. Very useful to examine the relationship between story, character, and real life events. Positive relationships between the writer and his daughter and mother, and these are used well within the story to help unveil the flaws of the main character, and strengthen him. Several concerns -- overt talk about sex as well as the scenes is really unnecessary, (seems as if we've grown used to that these days). A more basic concern I have are the casual references to "internet porn" -- in a joking way. This really undermines the harsh reality of porn -- dehumanizing material, and the exploitation of children and women that is behind the porn industry. The producers would have an excellent opportunity to use the storyline for an informed critique, rather than making light of it.

Nathan Fillion (Richard Castle) and Stana Katic (Kate Beckett) make a wonderful pair in Castle. Nathan Fillion provides much needed witty humor alongside a more serious but smart Stana Katic. Together they investigate and solve murders. Very little violence is shown on-screen and nothing disturbing is shown. Castle is very tame for a crime drama.