"Castle" will not return for Season 9. ABC has decided to cancel the show after eight seasons. Nathan Fillion (Richard Castle) and Stana Katic (Kate Beckett) starrer show will come to a close with the highly anticipated series finale, Season 8 episode 22 on May 16, Monday. Read on for the details.
According to TV Line, ABC has confirmed the cancellation of "Castle." The show will be taken off the air after eight-season run. The news came out soon after Katic's and Tamala Jones exit was announced.
At the time of the cancellation, the network was reportedly keen on renewing the contract with Fillion for potential "Castle" Season 9. However, ABC decided to bring an end to the show.
Fillion, who plays the role of the leading character, reacted to the news on Twitter and expressed his gratitude to the people he worked with.
"All things must end. It has been an honor working with the men and women of Castle. I am truly amazed at what we've done. Thank you all," Fillion wrote on his Twitter account.
As for Katic, she posted a handwritten note on her social media account. Scroll down to read what the actress has to say.
In the meantime, Rick Castle and Kate Beckett will be seen working on their one last case in "Castle" Season 8 finale. According to the spoilers, the show will finally deal with LokSat storyline that has been building up throughout Season 8.
With an important lead, the detective couple takes their investigation forward. However, an unexpected twist in their plan put their lives in jeopardy.
A promo video for "Castle" Season 8 teases the events of episode 22 "Crossfire." The trailer suggests that Kate's life is in danger. Scroll down to watch the trailer.
Meanwhile, several media outlets are speculating that the show will have a tragic ending with one of the two beloved characters biting the dust. Rumours suggest that Kate will be the one to die after she makes an ultimate sacrifice to save the love of her life, Rick.
"Castle" Season 8 episode 22 (finale) airs May 16 at 9:00 pm on ABC. Stay tuned for more spoilers and updates. In the meantime, let us know your feelings about "Castle" cancellation. Would you like to see the show return for Season 9?