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Sep 21, 2015 Season 8 Episode 1 44 min M

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Castle Season 8

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Season 8 Episode 1 — Aired on Sep 21, 2015 • runs about 44 minutes.

Directed by Rob Bowman.

Written by Alexi Hawley, Terence Paul Winter.

Notable cast/guest names in this episode include Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas.

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Synopsis

After passing the Captain's exam last season, Beckett was surprised with an offer to run for State Senate. In the action packed season premiere, Castle and Beckett are adjusting to Beckett's career change, when a call from a mysterious stranger sets off an explosive chain of events. There are two sides to every story, and this unique two-parter will explore the same story from each of their perspectives, first from Castle's side as he searches for Beckett.