"Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 interestingly puts Kate Beckett, played by "The Spirit" actress Stana Katic, and Richard Castle, played by "Firefly" actor Nathan Fillion, in the path of Aladdin's lamp. Called "Death Wish," "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 promises to take Becket and Castle to face imminent danger once more.
Carter Matt reports that "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will revolve around a murder investigation linked to smuggling of antiques from Turkey. Kate Beckett, Richard Castle and their team will need to take a leap of faith in "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 and chase after what had always been associated with fantasy. If Aladdin's lamp really does exist, "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will most likely hold the key and unfold the truth in a way only "Castle" can.
"Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will not give the answer so easily. However, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle will first have to find the thief that stole the lamp. Carter Matt suggests that "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will allow Richard Castle to be in his creative element once more because of the mysterious nature of Aladdin's lamp. Seeing Kate Beckett and Richard Castle with more airtime together in "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will also be a refreshing return to normalcy.
Similar to "Castle" Season 8 Episode 16, "Death Wish" will give Kate Beckett and Richard Castle a bit of a breather from the intensity of the LokSat arc. After LokSat has driven the series to numerous limits, "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17 will allow series followers time to recoup and prepare for the next onslaught.
Spoiler TV reports that "Death Wish" will guest star "5th Street" actor Frank Tran, "Love & Mercy" actress Carolyn Stotesbery and "Deep Impact" actor John Ducey. Series regulars Tamala Jones, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, Molly Quinn, Toks Olagundoye and Susan Sullivan will also join Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion in "Castle" Season 8 Episode 17.