[s8e1] Xy Apr 2026

: Kate begins her first day as Captain at the 12th Precinct.

: Critics from sites like TV Fanatic gave the premiere a 4.5/5.0 rating, praising its mix of mystery and action. [S8E1] XY

The premiere finds the lead characters, Richard Castle and Kate Beckett, adjusting to major professional shifts. : Kate begins her first day as Captain at the 12th Precinct

: This episode introduces Toks Olagundoye as Hayley Shipton, who becomes a series regular. Richard Castle and Kate Beckett

: Rick continues his private investigation work, discovering his daughter, Alexis, has been secretly solving cases in his newly renovated high-tech office.

: The episode highlights Alexis Castle’s growth into a competent investigator, having already solved four cases independently.