Captain Gates exit might not be quite as final, but she could easily be replaced by someone who is not Beckett.This might not be the only major departure in Season 8. This is also the first time we see Lanie working with Sidney Perlmutter, another medical examiner in the city. Captain Roy Montgomery : No, I brought you here to lure them. During one conversation with Beckett, she also seems to have put more thought into the deceased she looks after, saying that the people in their containers have had once dreams when they were living that they could no longer fulfill, so they should make the most out of their decisions while they're still alive. Montgomery called Castle to take Beckett away once they arrive as he makes his last stand as a cop. "Damn and double damn! Castle | Monday, 10-11 p.m., ABC The I love you uttered by Castle (Nathan Fillion) to Beckett (Stana Katic) ?as she lay injured from a gunshot in Inconsolable. BANG! The other known dirty cop was the deceased John Raglan, the lead investigator in Beckett's mom's case. 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. I give you a name, I know you, youll run straight at him. The DA offers Captain Montgomery a drink, having just gotten his hands on a bottle of 1875 St. Miriam scotch. 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". Someone very powerful is looking cut off all avenues of the investigation. Hmm, perhaps those files that Montgomery mailed were insurance? Captain Roy Montgomery : Hes right. Even when Beckett was screaming at everyone else, their determination and willingness to help her get closure tugged at my heartstrings. Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Captain Roy Montgomery IMDb, 'Castle' Creator Talks Season 4, Future of the Castle-Beckett . He was about to retire! That kind of emerged about a third of the way through the season. Dr. Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born November 24, 1956) is an American actor who plays Captain Roy Montgomery on Castle from first season until the end of third season. 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. She hid it in an elephant figurine she kept on her desk, but she never got to use it before her murder. We are all theyve got once the wicked rob them of their voices. 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. Was anyone else totally breathless at this point? September 19, 2011 11:15am ABC The start of the fourth season marks a new chapter for Castle. However, she later notes during a group date with Jenny, Ryan and Esposito that since she's around the dead at work, she wants a live one at home, referring to Espo who is sometimes already fast asleep when she comes home to him. Captain Roy Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) (seasons 13) was Becketts boss who appreciates Becketts determination and diligence but maintains a close watch to make sure the investigation goes smoothly. Both. Roy Montgomery This is my spot, Kate, this is where I stand. Captain Montgomery in Knockout Roy Montgomery Vital Statistics Title Former Captain Gender Male Status Deceased Cause of death Shot by Hal Lockwood Spouse(s) Evelyn Montgomery (Wife) Children Rebecca Montgomery (Daughter)Mary Montgomery (Daughter) Evan Montgomery (Son) Character Information Appearances Roy Montgomery List of Appearances Portrayed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery was Kate Becketts boss at the Twelfth Precincts Homicide Division. After Captain Montgomerys death in season three, a new police Captain came to shake things up. But the reality is we all have secrets and things in our lives we dont talk about that, when they come to light, were forced to deal with. She explained, "I'm actually still not clear on the. Sometimes a show isnt. We speak for the dead. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery was Kate Beckett 's boss at the Twelfth Precinct 's Homicide Division. We had a pretty good idea of how to take the season and then really interesting ideas presented themselves. Lanie is often amused by Castle's presence and theories in the crime scenes and the morgue, although there are also times when Castle would go too far with his puns and Lanie would just give him a disapproving look. Montgomery had used Beckett as bait but with the intention of putting himself in the line of fire. It gave us this great sense of completeness and tragedy that I really responded to.Were you worried that fans might be too jarred by the betrayal?Marlowe: We wanted them to be jarred. Seamus Dever. Beckett jokes about her change in uniform, and she counters by saying that unlike Kate, she doesn't just sit around all night waiting for victims, implying that she was on a date that night. The I love you definitely capped off this emotional hour well, but there was so much more to appreciate about this episode. They have incredibly passionate audiences.Castle will return to ABC for Season 8 in the fall, but an exact premiere date has not yet been announced. Unlike his training officers, however, Montgomery chose to seek redemption for his accidental crimes by becoming the best cop he could. We watched Det. Hed done everything to serve and be a good man, but he could not outrun his sins.Check out photos of the, Castle season 3 finale: Most devastating season finale ever? Not much is known about Lanie's past, other than the fact that she did her residency at Saint Samuel's Hospital, under Toby Lang. Well, hopefully you had time to recover before the second Beckett/Castle moment that absolutely destroyed me: the airport. However, he did die protecting Beckett, so he does get a few brownie points for that. He took that money to become what he is. 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. He carried a lot of guilt over his role in Bob Armen's death, which would lead to Johanna Beckett's death as a result. Lanie and Beckett's first exchange - on makeup, Lanie admitting Castle to her lair - for the first time, Lanie threatening Esposito at a crime scene, Dr. Parish warning Castle against staring at "the girls", As the Penny Baker Club's resident torch singer, Lanie (& Esposito)'s reaction to Kate's shooting, She loves French restaurants and learning French, as seen in ", Lanie has known of Beckett's feelings for Castle since ". Most often, she usually gives him a deadly glare. Castle Star Stana Katics Firing Explained by ABC President Channing Dungey What type of traveler are you? 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. The music swelled as Castle and Beckett collapsed on the floor next to each other, bleeding and looking very dead from gunshot wounds. Montgomery wants her to meet him at the hangar where they found the stolen chopper, which is exactly the plan Lockwood had laid out for him. Thats usually the case. Montgomery was a father figure to the other two detectives of the 12th, but not to the extent that he was with Beckett. At the end of the episode, the series villain jumped out and shot at Castle and Beckett. At the end of the episode, Cole Maddoxan assassin sent by the killersshows up at Smiths house. Hugs from PJJ." Jerald's character of Victoria Gates first joined the series in the fourth season, and did so after the death of Captain Montgomery. 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. ("Knockdown"), One night, in a blind alley near the back entrance to a Mafia hangout called "Sons of Palermo," they attempted to snatch a mobster named Joe Pulgatti. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. 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]. 6. She sets her up with her firefighting friend Brad Dekker, though the date does not work out. So once he saw Lockwood approaching, Castle was told to take her away. Roy first met Kate when she was a rookie. Inconsolable. They managed to fight back and kill the criminal, but they were both shot as well. Gates father was also a police officer, as were her uncles. She generally enjoys watching the two of them solve cases by seeming telepathy. PMC Entertainment. Leaving Castle asleep in bed, she heads out. "She cares about you, Rick," he told him. These are stirring words. He carried a .38 Colt Detective Special as his sidearm, which he pointed at Dick Coonan during the latter's aborted escape attempt from the Twelfth Precinct ("Sucker Punch"). "By mid-season we knew that the storyline we were developing would result in the death of Captain Montgomery," he told me. Instead he demanded the ransom money. We are over." Roy liked Castle, for many reasons. When this failed, he died to protect her from Hal Lockwood (". She speaks of his fine character at the cemetery. He was dissatisfied with the way the Five Families openly flaunted their activities and presence in the public spotlight, and how they had bribed everyone in a position of authority and influence, to the point where he joined Raglan and McCallister in their kidnapping scheme, to make the Five Families pay a large amount of money to get back whoever they ended up kidnapping. Its not your fault. It just wouldnt be the Core Four without, well, one of the four. He sees a flash in the distance. She hid it in an elephant figurine she kept on her desk, but she never got to use it before her murder. Im gonna end this. BONUS AWESOMENESS: Im talking to EP Andrew Marlowe today. 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. ("Knockout"), With his last breath, he tells Lockwood that the two of them are done, just before dying of his wounds. Smith even attended Roy's wedding in 1981. Perhaps, in Jeralds absence, Beckett will take over the 12th Precinct. ("A Dance With Death"), According to Esposito, Lanie hates her mother and probably does not see her often. 'Castle' season 3 finale: Most devastating season finale ever? Marlowe: I dont think there was any hesitation there, but I think you have to honor, What happened to Roy Montgomery on Castle? Ive spent most of, The Hollywood Reporter Logo text The start of the fourth season marks a new chapter for Castle. Montgomery says they can't win this thing because there are no victories. ("Sucker Punch"). Montgomery gave the tape to Johanna. The ABC actress shared her disappointment Friday via Twitter: "To my Castle fans around the world, as of late yesterday I am surprised and saddened to. ("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 Johanna's murder if she didn't stop investigating and having had many other people killed. Lanie is among the first people to notice their compatibility and often urges Beckett to act on it, no matter how much the latter denies the attraction. 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. She started on Castle in 2011 and appeared in over 60 episodes. When Johanna's daughter Kate Beckett showed up at the Twelfth Precinct years later, Montgomery thought the Hand of God was pushing him to redeem himself, even though he knew that her mother had been murdered in order to keep the specifics of Bob Armen's murder from ever being made public knowledge. ), twists (Capt. Are you okay with CASTLEs decision to kill off Montgomery and his involvement with Becketts mothers case? Montgomery often supported Beckett's decisions even when she acted improperly or behind his back and took on the role of a father figure to her, partly to atone for his own sins. Hugs from PJJ.The actress had been with the show since Season 4. Kate Beckett : I What what about the mayor? ]s Death and Castle and Becketts Future [WARNING: The following story contains major spoilers from the Season 3 finale of Castle. He sacrificed his life to pay for his sins in, CASTLE: Andrew Marlowe Talks About the Big Death, Creator on [SPOILER! He says the two rogue cops were tight with another rookie. He pleads, "Don't leave me, Kate. Theyre both powerful, vibrant brands. And unless youre a lot dumber than you look, I know you care about her., RELATED STORIES However, she didn't understand what he was trying to do at the time. She and Esposito are not only colleagues, but also dating. 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. 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. Vlada Gelman / Whats that?! It is unknown if she is from Louisiana like her parents or New York. The real Alexis Castle, Molly Quinn, is no less determined than her character. The writers appear to have made the decision for creative reasons so why did they get rid of Kate Becketts (Stana Katic) boss?Fans will remember that Beckett passed her captains exam in the Castle Season 7 finale. Unable to choose either option, he decides to make a stand. Beckett's been shot! It was there in her eyes, man. Captain Roy Montgomery : Because I knew it wouldn't stop her. But for the show to grow and for the Beckett-Castle relationship to break new territory, we knew some things had to change. What do you guys think? If ABC has their way, the drama will be on for several more years. 'Castle' season 3 finale: Most devastating season finale ever? Now get out, she demanded. Who was Roy Montgomery in the TV show Castle? We nearly died in each others arms and we never talked about it. Castle supposes that Johanna hid it in a family possession. 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. I need you to leave. I mean it. Castle believes there's a third renegade cop out there who can bring down the mastermind of the kidnapping scheme. ]'s Death and Castle and Beckett's Future. His name: Roy Montgomery. 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. 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Esposito and Ryan track down a retired cop who used to work in the records room. In their first meeting, Montgomery attempted to point her in the direction of the proof she was looking for, but ultimately failed. They try to keep it secret. Agree, readers? He made a deal with Senator Bracken, keeping Beckett from making progress on the case in exchange for Bracken letting her live. He's obviously worried about Beckett's safety. Castle did it because he cared about Beckett, but it didn't help their relationship. Back in 'Knockdown', he kicked her off the case and told her with. Happens in this town every day. McCallister and Raglan tried to drown it. Lanie also always double checks and never overlooks even the little details that would help the case. Castle and Marvel team up for your moms first graphic novel. He wants him to convince his daughter that her life is worth more than her mother's death. Why did Katic leave Castle? 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