The Final Frontier 

During the annual major science fiction convention, Nebula 9 - super-fan Audrey O'Neill, who finally organized a life performance starring the short-lived series' original cast as well ... See full summary »

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Writers:

Andrew W. Marlowe (created by), Kate Sargeant

Stars:

Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan Fillion	...	Richard Castle
Stana Katic	...	Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan	...	Martha Rodgers (credit only)
Jon Huertas	...	Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever	...	Kevin Ryan
Tamala Jones	...	Lanie Parish (credit only)
Molly C. Quinn	...	Alexis Castle (as Molly Quinn)
Penny Johnson Jerald	...	Captain Victoria Gates (credit only)
Ed Quinn	...	Gabriel Winters
Christina Moore	...	Stephanie Frye
Armin Shimerman	...	Benjamin Donnelly
Arye Gross	...	M.E. Sidney Perlmutter
Erin Way	...	Audrey O'Neill
John Bobek	...	Davis Hawthorne
Chris McKenna	...	Simon Westport (as Chris L. McKenna)

Storyline

During the annual major science fiction convention, Nebula 9 - super-fan Audrey O'Neill, who finally organized a life performance starring the short-lived series' original cast as well after decade of 'webipsodes' with a nerd couple, is found dead on set, killed with a real 'space laser' (of which only two working ones were custom-made). Castle, who thinks he has better taste, is amused to find Becket was part of a college fan group. The team works out various personal, career and business motives as well as opportunities for cast and crew.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to the leader the marvel comics character | reference to the thing the marvel comics character | woman murders a woman | female killer | murderess | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jonathan Frakes: The fan who received Castle's autograph, better known as Commander William T. Riker of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He calls himself Castle's "number one fan" and on ST:TNG, Frakes was often called "Number One."

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Quotes

Kate Beckett: So I was a "Nebula 9" fan. Big deal.
Richard Castle: Oh, you were beyond a fan. You dressed up in costume. *You*.
Kate Beckett: [sighs] Okay, yes. I was a sci-fi loving, costume-wearing geek. And you know what? Not ashamed of it or of "Nebula 9". Despite what you think, it was an *awesome* show.
Richard Castle: Hmm. I'll tell you what. I'll forgive you your terrible taste if you... try on that "Nebula 9" costume for me.
Kate Beckett: In your dreams.
Richard Castle: Look at my life. My dreams come true.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

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Soundtracks

Castle Theme
Written by Robert Duncan

User Reviews

In Jokes Galore

Fun episode! Lots of in jokes sci-fan fans will love it, and it's directed by Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 November 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beacon Pictures, Experimental Pictures, ABC Signature

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD