Why Castle Crashed Out: Firing Fallout And Fan Fury Sealed The Deal
Castle kicked off on ABC in 2009 with Nathan Fillion as mystery writer Richard Castle tagging along with NYPD detective Kate Beckett, played by Stana Katic. Their banter and cases hooked viewers, pulling steady numbers through seven solid seasons. By season eight, though, storm clouds gathered. Ratings dipped to 6.3 million for the premiere, down from peaks over 10 million. Talks swirled for a shorter ninth run at cut fees....