Fans of "Castle" might still be recovering from the news about Stana Katic's departure, but the actress will still be seen in four more episodes, including the finale. However, there have been speculations that her character, Kate Beckett, will die in the final episode. How will this play out?
TV Line hinted that Stana Katic's final episode details are "less than ideal," which means that fans might not exactly like how it will go. The news outlet also hinted that "Castle" might get a "significant time jump" when it returns for Season 9. The problem is, ABC has yet to announce whether the series will be renewed or cancelled.
'Castle' Season 8 Spoiler Finale Episode Synopsis
The show's producers have revealed that the title of "Castle" Season 8 finale episode is "Crossfire," which will delve with the season-long story arc involving LokSat. When the season was starting out, LokSat was established as a dangerous operation that could potentially leave those involved dead.
In speaking wtih the press, the producers once again reiterated this danger, by saying that "Crossfire" will put characters' lives in jeopardy. Speculations are rife that this could mean Kate Beckett and her death.
"Castle" showrunners Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter previously discussed that they have prepared two endings for the "Castle" Season 8 finale episode, as Parent Herald reported earlier. "We are trying to leave it in a very dynamic way which leaves open the possibility that maybe the show won't come back in the same form," said Hawley.
'Castle' Season 8 Spoiler Finale: Stana Katic Thanks Fans
Stana Katic wrote a brief note to her fans after it was announced that she was cut from the series. She also sent out an official statement to the press.
"Rather than distract from what was an amazing experience," the statement read, per Entertainment Tonight. "I would just like to say that I'm very grateful to ABC for giving me the opportunity to be a part of a much-beloved show."
To the fans: thank you for your support. I love you.
— Stana Katic (@Stana_Katic) April 19, 2016
The "Castle" Season 8 finale episode is scheduled to air on May 16. Meanwhile, the episode this week, "Dead Again," which marks the first of the last four episodes for Stana Katic, will have Beckett and Castle (Nathan Fillion) back to their old ways.
Together, they tackle a new murder case and investigate a man at the hospital, who has experienced coming back from the dead. Castle is fascinated, but Beckett wants to get to the bottom of the case. Watch the teaser for the episode in the video below:
