The music swelled as Castle and Beckett collapsed on the floor next to each other, bleeding and looking very dead from gunshot wounds. We had always been aiming towards this kind of season finale but all the pieces that came together came later in the season. Unable to choose either option, he decides to make a stand. 6. Over a year after his death, Montgomery retained a strong reputation with the team, with his successor, Captain Victoria Gates, noting that she acknowledged Montgomery's reputation with the detectives under his command and could only hope to inspire that level of loyalty herself someday. Captain Roy Montgomery : No, I brought you here to lure them. ("Setup"). She started on "Castle" in 2011 and appeared in over 60 episodes. What the emotional fallout is going to be for Castle and his admission and is Beckett going to survive? She likes him, and approves of him for her best friend. Partly because he's been murmuring about retiring from the force, and there's nothing writers enjoy like splattering blood on a farewell banner or showing the shattered crystal of a retirement watch. Roy first met Kate when she was a rookie. Castle was one of TV's best shows for years, but after a run of bad press, ABC canceled the crime drama, leaving fans sad and confused. Montgomery says they can't win this thing because there are no victories. [Beckett has found the tape Montgomery left for her] Senator William H. Bracken : Raglan, shut the door. 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Sixteen years before Castle started, during the glory days of the Italian Mafia in New York City, Roy Montgomery was a rookie cop who looked up to John Raglan and Gary McCallister. And you have plenty of questions. She hid it in an elephant figurine she kept on her desk, but she never got to use it before her murder. She later doubles back though when they see Castle arrive at the crime scene with a girl. Beckett is heading into an ambush. Eventually the files were destroyed, but Beckett was able to put together enough of them to identify Bracken. The chopper is found in a hangar in Jersey. They try to keep it secret. I'm heartbroken. This is such an excellent call back to "Last Call!" I might as well shoot you where you stand. Mason Wood is the head of the Greatest Detective Society and the true antagonist of season 8 and the hidden main antagonist of the entire Beckett Conspiracy. We watched Det. The guy was in the academy with Raglan and McAllister, but he wasn't dirty. says the actress. However, she broke it off after a failed double date with Kevin Ryan and his fiance. We see Castles growth over the last couple of years, where hes still charming and lovable but hes more grown up for Beckett. But will Beckett survive the gunshot? I give you a name, I know you, youll run straight at him. Not good. Bob Armen wasnt even supposed to be there. Why did you decide to kill Captain Montgomery?Andrew W. Marlowe: It grew organically out of the series, out of who he is to Beckett and why hes been such a mentor [to her]. He appreciated Beckett's determination and diligence, but maintained a close watch on her in order to make sure any murder investigation went as smoothly as possible. The announcement of her departure came as much of a surprise to Jerald, herself, as it did to viewers. A gunfight with the hired killers is a bloodbath. The I love you definitely capped off this emotional hour well, but there was so much more to appreciate about this, Castle Knockout (TV Episode 2011) IMDb Kate Beckett : Put the gun away, Roy. Captain Gates was still alive at the close of season seven,so theres no telling how or why she will ultimately leave the NYPDs 12th Precinct. (Montgomery knew she was going to fight to stay and help.) 'Sing Again': Korean Hit That Outperformed 'The Masked Singer', Sporticast: The Future of Local Sports, Plus New NCAA, Watch the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards Streaming Live, IMG to be Exclusive Publishing Agent for 'Angry Birds' Franchise, Dogs Barking? In 2013 he starred in the TV series Low Winter . During Castle Season 8, ABC announced both Katic and Jones departures with the following statement: ?Kate Beckett has been a beloved character on our hit series Castle for the past 8 years. The Good, The Bad & The Baby is the tenth episode of the sixth season of Castle. You owe me that, Roy. He takes out certain case files (that he had kept all this time) and mails them to Michael Smith before luring Lockwood and his associates out of hiding, by pretending to bring Beckett to her doom in the hangar where Lockwood had stashed his escape helicopter. Lou Karnacki, had been involved in concealing evidence identifying Joe's murderer, demonstrating his commitment to justice by ordering Lou to turn himself in before he revealed the truth himself, despite Karnacki attempting to offer him the position of Police Commissioner if he should succeed in his re-election campaign ("Law & Murder"), When Hal Lockwood, the killer of both John Raglan and Gary McCallister, escapes police custody, he makes his way to Montgomery's house and threatens his family, revealing that he (Montgomery) had made an agreement with the unknown man to keep Beckett from investigating her mother's murder in return for keeping her, and his family, alive. She and Esposito are not only colleagues, but also dating. Lanie's parents are nagging her about the fact that she isn't married, much to her annoyance. First there was the dynamic of the Core Four in this episode. And because we had been anticipating some sort of betrayal (thanks previews), I found myself hoping it wasnt Ryan or Esposito. Richard Castle : Why didn't you? ]Castles third season went out with a bang. It is later implied that he was in the archives office as part of his work in covering up his own (indirect) involvement in the murder. In "Poof! Captain Roy Montgomery : I was a rookie when it happened, Kate. These are stirring words. Beckett soon learns that Lockwoods next target is [WARNING: The following story contains major spoilers from the Season 3 finale of Castle. (Knockout) At some point, Montgomery recorded a conversation with the man, then-Assistant DA William Bracken in which he confessed to blackmailing the three officers, planning Johannas murder if she didnt stop investigating and having had many other people killed. During the resulting struggle, the gun went off and killed Armen. However, he did die protecting Beckett, so he does get a few brownie points for that. Jerald herself was just as surprised about Captain Gates departure as the rest of her fans, and she even said on Twitter: To my Castle fans around the world, as of late yesterday I am surprised and saddened to learn that I will no longer be a part of the Castle family. Its over. It's not something new. Montgomery was revealed to be a major part of the conspiracy to cover up Becketts mothers murder), tragedy (RIP Capt. Montgomery), and a heck of a cliffhanger but not one of those cliffhangers thats going to bother me until September. Captain Montgomery at least got a little bit of redemption.Marlowe: [The whole story] made the character of the Captain much more noble to me. Cradling Kate in his arms, Castle begged her to stay with him. The season premiere this year really had an obligation to the fans to deal with all of that. When Beckett came into his life, Montgomery felt the hand of God, so he wasnt going to let any harm come to her. "By mid-season we knew that the storyline we were developing would result in the death of Captain Montgomery," he told me. All these years, Montgomery was grateful that Beckett was in his command so that he could protect her. She speaks of his fine character at the cemetery. Connect with other TV fans on GIVE ME MY REMOTEs official Facebook page. And that mystery man seems to have hired a new gunman, as in the closing moments of the episode, Beckett is gunned down by a sniper and left bleeding out as Castle (Nathan FIllion) professes his love to her.Exclusive: Marvel and ABC team for Castle-inspired graphic novelIf youre anything like us, youre still in shock. You know what we are, Castle? We speak for the dead. She generally enjoys watching the two of them solve cases by seeming telepathy. The real Alexis Castle, Molly Quinn, is no less determined than her character. But she died because of what we did that night. He tried to make up for it by being the best cop he could be. And then theres Caskett. By mid-season we knew that the storyline we were developing would result in the death of Captain Montgomery, he told me. Gates would ban Castle from her precinct if she could; however, his friendship with the mayor forces her to tolerate him until she can find a way to rid herself of him. Why did they mention her mothers . Good Doctor's Will Yun Lee Previews a Deeply Personal Episode Revisiting His Son's Harrowing Medical Journey And I thought "With this kid's tenacity and some training, I mean, she'd make a hell of a Homicide." Richard Castle : That tenacity's gonna get her killed. Captain Roy Montgomery ( Ruben Santiago-Hudson) (seasons 1-3) was Beckett's boss who appreciates Beckett's determination and diligence but maintains a close watch to make sure the investigation goes smoothly. And then theres Caskett. Captain Roy Montgomery : Because I knew it wouldn't stop her. That kind of emerged about a third of the way through the season. September 19, 2011 11:15am ABC The start of the fourth season marks a new chapter for Castle. I cant remember the last time a fight scene did that. Well, not quite. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" ("Knockout"). Oh, God, the airport. Whatever his flaws, Roy Montgomery showed and inspired great loyalty, was devoted to protecting people from criminals and rightly, as Beckett said, "died a hero". She trusted him enough to have him run a background check on a possible boyfriend. She believes that there's nothing wrong with dating someone you work with (hinting Esposito). She and Detective Javier Esposito had a secret relationship for a while, although in reality most of the other detectives knew about it before they even mentioned it. ("Knockout"), With his last breath, he tells Lockwood that the two of them are done, just before dying of his wounds. I just, I cant. Capt. BANG! We were just gonna snatch Pulgatti that night. However, in Need to Know, Kate was fired after she tipped of the press, which helped an innocent Russian National escape from her crime ridden family and fumble the CIAs attempt at using her via blackmail. Kate might want to stick to law enforcement rather than law making.There is, however, a chance that Beckett will remain in her current position. When she meets Richard Castle, she introduces herself as a fan of Castle's work and is later impressed by his adequate knowledge of medical terminologies. Castle cradles her in his arms. PHOTOS: Fall TV Preview: The Returning Shows THR: Looking back a little, how do you think the third season played out? For the first three seasons, she answered to Roy Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson), but he died in the Season 3 finale. Are you okay with CASTLEs decision to kill off Montgomery and his involvement with Becketts mothers case? She is also evidently a good friend and is always there for Beckett when she needs one, often supporting her either against or for Castle. You dont have to do this, Beckett cried as Castle dragged her away. Beckett soon learns that Lockwoods next target is none other than Captain Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson), who was the third cop involved in the kidnapping of a mob boss that ultimately led to Becketts mothers murder.Mongtomerys betrayal and cover-up is a hard pill for Beckett to swallow, but ultimately the Captain risks his own life to take down Lockwood and protect Beckett from further harm. ABC's decision to dismiss Stana Katic from Castle only to turn around and cancel the series altogether was more than just a colossal PR fiasco. But instead of turning them in, this man demanded the ransom money, and used it to acquire his current position of power and influence, which is one of enormous reach and scope, as he is referred to as the Dragon, and appears to be at the root of attorney Johanna Becketts murder. 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