[s3e4] - Punked

The investigation leads to a terrifying suspect named D'Andre (whom Castle dubs "André the Giant"), who manages to put Detective Esposito in a neck brace for the rest of the episode.

When a young mathematician is found shot to death in Central Park with a 200-year-old lead ball, Richard Castle immediately leaps to his favorite conclusion: . But while the investigation doesn't involve a flux capacitor, it does lead the team into the brass-and-gear-filled world of New York's steampunk subculture. The Case: A Duel to the Death? [S3E4] Punked

The episode ends with a massive shock for Castle: the introduction of Josh , Beckett's new motorcycle-riding boyfriend. Watching Castle’s face fall as he realizes he has competition is a gut-punch to "Caskett" fans everywhere. Fun Facts for Fans The investigation leads to a terrifying suspect named

Are you a fan of the show's more , or do you prefer the grittier police procedurals ? Castle season 3 episode 4 review: Punked | Den of Geek The Case: A Duel to the Death

The "punking" isn't just limited to the crime scene; both Castle and Beckett are dealing with major shifts in their personal lives:

The episode concludes with a dedication to the legendary Stephen J. Cannell , a real-life author and friend of the show who frequently appeared in the "writer's poker" scenes.

Castle and Beckett even head to the firing range to test antique flintlock pistols, leading to a hilarious montage where Castle realizes these "classic" weapons are anything but accurate.