S8·E1 XY (1)
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 21, 2015
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Director
- Rob Bowman
- Writers
- Alexi Hawley, Terence Paul Winter
- Score
- 7.5/10 (15 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
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.
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When did Season 8 Episode 1 of Castle air?
Season 8, Episode 1 ('XY (1)') originally aired on September 21, 2015.
How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('XY (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Castle Season 8 Episode 1?
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 si...
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