This is it. Over the next 48 hours Once Upon A Time fans and Castle fans are to battle it out for a place in STV history. Supernatural's reign as two-time champion is about to come to an end. It is a chance for a new show to take the title and win the 3rd STV TV Series Competition. This brilliant video from STV legend Wilson sums up the competition so far and what is in store over the next two days...
Thanks again to Wilson for taking the time to make the video. It's a great start to our 2012 Final. Make sure to give due credit in the comments below!
Once Upon A Time defeated favourites Supernatural and Game of Thrones on route to the final. Castle defeated old favourites Buffy the Vampire Slayer and LOST to make it this far. Both have proven their credentials. Both are worthy of a place in todays final. The only question left is which has what it takes to go ahead and pull off victory over the next 48 hours.
One thing is certain. Both shows need your help. Make sure you tweet, facebook, google+ email, text, shout out of your bedroom window if needs be, that fans need to come and support their favourite. It doesn't get bigger than this.
It's the final of the 2012 STV TV Series Competition. And it begins now...
Once Upon A Time vs. Castle
Once Upon A Time
Channel: ABC
Series Run: 2011 - present
Major Emmy Wins: N/A
Major Emmy Nominations: N/A
Castle
Channel: ABC
Series Run: 2009 - present
Major Emmy Wins: N/A
Major Emmy Nominations: N/A
All posts for the competition will be under the label "2012 Series Competition" for easy finding, and can be found in the "features" tab on the main menu bar from the homepage.
You can also keep up to date with the competition by following me on twitter @AdDHarris
I've created a # for the show on twitter, which is #STVSeriesComp so add that to your tweets!
The poll will close at 11:45PM GMT on the 21st.
For now, get your vote in, spread the word on Twitter and Facebook, then comment below with who you want to see win! Remember to come back tomorrow to watch the Final unfold. You don't want to miss that!
Competition Bracket
Most Voted in Polls of the Competition
1. Game of Thrones vs. Once Upon A Time
2. Supernatural vs. Once Upon A Time
3. Castle vs. LOST
4. Game of Thrones vs. Fringe
5. NCIS vs. Castle
Thanks for joining in the competition. It's been a lot of fun. I'll conclude the competition with a post announcing the winner on Tuesday. but for now this nearly the end once again...
Adam
Good luck to both shows, and to both sets of fans. Whilst I can't call myself a big fan of either show, I'm sure both are deserving of the title, and so I'm looking forward to watching it all develop!
ReplyDeleteCastle for the win, it was a tough choice, but like Castle a bit more
ReplyDeleteboth are great shows that i enjoy. but if i had to choose one it would be castle
ReplyDeleteCastle, Castle, Castle. Always.
ReplyDeleteEeek! this could be a tough one for us.....
ReplyDeleteGood of you to post videos for both shows :)
ReplyDeleteWell this is easy for me to vote. Castle might be good and enjoyable but it holds no candle to absolute awesomeness of OUAT.
ReplyDeletei love both... but Castle is always #1 in my heart...
ReplyDeletebefore make my vote i will said this is the most polarize poll ever made,two series,two different story lines development,both are a good representation of there areas ..SALUTE AND GOOD LUCK ..my vote goes too .//.ONCE UPON A TIME.// If we could vote again ..CASTLE..because the fight in my view will be fair and i dont feel like betray any two ,both had my fan support
ReplyDeletethis will be a funny fight.... FAIRIES AGAINST COPS....AWESOME,FANTASTIC,AMAZING
ReplyDeleteDarn the Castle Video isn't working in my country...
ReplyDelete...UUUPPS..I completely forgot ...WILSON...THANK YOU FOR CREATE THE BEST VIDEO AND MUSIC THEME FOR THESE AMAZING POLL RACE.
ReplyDeleteFor those who can't watch the Castle video in their countries, and haven't seen Castle before, here is another great fanvid by "PausetheTragicEnding" that is perfect summarising the 4 seasons so far:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUDXMv4WhI8
Easy one for me. Never got the appeal of Castle, OUAT all the way.
ReplyDeleteCastle and Beckett are my choice, since Supernatural is not in the running. lol
ReplyDeleteCastle for me
ReplyDeleteCastle, only Castle )
ReplyDeleteI suppot OUAT, I love it please vote it is a serie incredible
ReplyDeletelove both shows so much but i have to go with Castle, i've never gone this crazy over a show
ReplyDeleteEasy for me: I'm a huge Castle-fan and have never seen OUAT... so Castle ftw!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love Castle, I went with OUAT!
ReplyDeleteIsn't there enough crime drama shows on tv?! OUAT is like a breath of fresh air, compared to a lot of the other junk on tv!
ReplyDeleteCastle has to win!!!!
ReplyDeleteAn original premise doesn't necessarily guarantee a show's quality.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteMine too!
ReplyDeleteI've voted for Once Upon A Time in each of it's polls since the beginning, and this is no exception. From the time the Pilot aired, it has been my new favourite show, and its kept me captivated every week. Yes, it needs some improvement; like every show, it's not perfect. But I think it had an amazing season, and it put a band new twist on classic stories that I heard growing up. I love the flashbacks, I love the premise, I love the wonderful Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle, and Ginnifer Goodwin. Regardless of if it wins in this poll or not, I'm really impressed by how much the Once fandom has rallied behind these polls, and I think the fact that the show has only had 1 season, and made it to the finals, is pretty amazing. Good luck to both shows, I look forward to seeing how the poll plays out over the next 48 hours.
ReplyDeleteCastle.....ALWAYS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOUAT for me. Not seen Castle, though maybe I should.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I fell in love with OUAT this season, Castle will always have that special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteCastle for me without a doubt. OUAT has a good premise and I have seen half of season 1 but the acting turns me off. Good luck for both.
ReplyDeleteI very much like OUAT but it Castle is better in pretty much every way. Except originality. Go OUAT. But voted for Castle :)
ReplyDeleteI literally cannot lose here my two favourite shows (+ Fringe) one is going to get 1st place and one is going to get second :)
ReplyDeleteThis was really like Sophie's choice for me because I love BOTH shows so much so I'm so glad they are both in the final but I went with Castle! Though can I just say I find it funny that the Castle picture HAS FINALLY been updated with the current cast! Most of the comments for the previous polls Castle was in was about the old picture so I find it amusing that it's now been updated! :P
ReplyDeleteYeah Castle. Win it!
ReplyDeleteNever seen Castle,so Once Upon a Time it is.
ReplyDeleteGreat competition once more,thank you!
Same here!!!
ReplyDeleteVoted OUAT - love it so much!
ReplyDeleteOUAT is good show. But Always, Castle.
ReplyDeletealways :)
ReplyDeleteI vote always for OUAT..
ReplyDeleteOUAT all the way!!! One of the Best Shows right now!!!
ReplyDeleteCastle always!
ReplyDeleteby the way, i love the video about the final of this great competition. Sorry for my English :)
ReplyDeleteGo Castle 4ever!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good video,and don't worry your English is just fine! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's Castle. Always
ReplyDeleteEasy one for me... Never seen a complete OUAT episode, and a HUGE Castle fan, so... CASTLE all the way!!!
ReplyDeleteeasy choice, for me it's Castle! Always!
ReplyDeleteoh WOW Thank you for posting this. This video is so amazing, I'm really impressed.
ReplyDeleteCastle, although I only watched 7 episodes of it so far compared to the hole season of Once Upon a Time.
ReplyDeleteCastle for me! and omg that first video is amazing!! well done!!!
ReplyDeleteI like Castle but I do find it a little samey sometimes so I went with Once Upon a time.
ReplyDeleteI love both shows, but I have to go with Castle today.
ReplyDeleteI have watched the entire S1 of OUAT because my Dad loves it so much, but I honestly don't see the draw? It's SO cheesy and the acting hasn't really impressed me all that much. With Castle, the stories are intriguing, the romance electric, the humor is hysterical, the chemistry is there with the entire cast! So, needless to say, Castle is my choice hands down! I LOVE this show, it's been a LONG time since I've gotten this excited about a show! <3
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen OUAT yet, I'm doing it when I catch up with other shows, and I don't know much about it, but the premise is not that original I think, for a tvshow it is, but does anyone know 'Fables' comics? when I first heard about OUAT, it reminded me of Fables... but I hadn't watch it yet, so I don't really know if they are similar :)
ReplyDeleteCastle. Always.
ReplyDeleteCastle! This time OUAT will lose!!!
ReplyDeleteSince I enjoy both shows - I have to vote based on originality and the fact that Castle never made me HAVE to go back the following week - wherein OUAT does it every week. The show is far from perfect - but aside from Fringe, it's one of the few shows that keeps me in anticipation every day it isn't on.
ReplyDeletecastle, always
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you.couldn't have said it in a better way!i have watched OAUT too but halfway through the season i totally lost interest....castle on the other hand i just love.it is an amazing show!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you.couldn't have said it in a better way!i have
ReplyDeletewatched OAUT too but halfway through the season i totally lost
interest....castle on the other hand i just love it.it is an amazing show!
Yes, I myself have seen/read a fair share of fairytale based shows/comics, but I meant as a tv show. And not in the "never been done before" kind of original. More like "not a vampire/procedural/medical show" kind of original, as in, it currently doesn't have genre competition on TV. But as I said before, originality isn't always conducive to a show's success. OUAT is a happy case, but if one were to create, for instance , a show about a group of people banging their heads against a wall for the whole hour, that would probably flop, even if there is no other show like it. Some ideas haven't been adapted for TV because they were terrible, some are good, but no one came up with them. That's why I said that a different premise does not a good show make.
ReplyDeletei'm still so pissed that OUAT beat SPN.so i'm gonna go with castle:P
ReplyDeleteyes, as a tvshow it might be the first or one of the firsts! and i agree that originality isn't a safe bet!
ReplyDeleteI second all of this and promptly vote Once.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
ReplyDeleteNow, Castle IS one of the best cop procedurals on air, along Mentalist, but its nowhere near the amount of quality and coherence and tension that OUAT has :P
I love both, but... Castle, always.
ReplyDeleteLove both shows. But castle is my one and done.
ReplyDeleteCOMMON....FAIRY BIG FAMILY WE GETTING CLOSE.
ReplyDeleteCastle of course !
ReplyDeleteCastle. No contest.
ReplyDeleteAlways Castle,Castle,Always Castle forever Castle
ReplyDeleteCastle Best for ever Castle
ReplyDeleteYeah, but I am voting for Castle because I love the show and Beckett. lol Also pissed that OUAT beat SPN.
ReplyDeleteCastle forever :)
ReplyDeleteYeah only Castle :)
ReplyDeletePlease fan Castle vote for Castle Castle Always Always Always
ReplyDeleteCastle for sure.
ReplyDeleteThat Castle video is PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteCastle and Beckett's love story = best fairytale anyone could ask for, so Castle it is :)
ReplyDeletei haven't watched castle!but i have watched OUAT and even though it is ok i don't really like it that much.never really got me that interested and invested in the story...but i've heard good things about castle...i'm gonna watch it pretty soon....
ReplyDeleteI voted for OUAT. Like both. Not addicted to either. I make the time to watch OUAT but can't say the same for Castle, so that's what it came down to.
ReplyDeleteGO CASTLE ! I'm not saying Castle is better than OUAT, but it's my favorite :) And it's going to be a fandom battle, guys. Ready ?
ReplyDeleteOUAT for me. Even if it doesn't win, I proud of how far it made in this competition with just 1 season.
ReplyDeleteCastle. By far.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both shows for making it to the end and I love both but I have to go with Castle "Always"
ReplyDeleteI love so much OUAT!! It's a incredible show, very criative and inteligent script with good actors and actresses. Go OUAT!!!
ReplyDeleteOUAT did a amazing job by beating SN and GoT. Even if I absolutly love these two I think they didn't deserve to win this year because their previous seasons (6 and 7 for SN, 2 for GoT) weren't as awesome as before...
ReplyDeleteCastle and OUAT were my favorite shows this year so I don't really care who wins :) Still, I voted for OUAT because I'm crazy about everything about it (the stories, the characters, the cast...) With Castle I'm just crazy (like really and unshamefully crazy :p) about Castle/Becket and not about the other things....
One way or the other I'll be happy and if Castle wins, second place for a new show is still amazing!
So good luck to both!
PS; sorry for my English
Castle. I cannot say Once upon a time is a bad show. They have done a pretty good job with tight budget and all, but there is something about it that is just so inconsistent and off to me. I guess I will have to wait and see what they will come up with in season 2, but for now? Castle. That show has its ups and downs, but overall, it doesn't disappoint me much.
ReplyDeleteI don't disagree (though my favorite copish show is White Collar - love the bromance), I'd put Castle in second behind it.
ReplyDeleteOUAT however draws you in on a daily basis. There really aren't "filler" episodes where as you get those on a daily basis in cop shows (though I'd argue White Collar lacks filler as well).
Well, Castle for me. Loves Once Upon a Time too, but Castle has more so much more. That's just how it is.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I'm liking these Castle fans as 'opponents' best. You folks seem a whole lot less cynical than the other fandoms! \o/ GO ONCE. My votes in. At least we all know two of ABC's shows are the finalists! Good job ABC network.
ReplyDeleteI liked OUAT, but it lost me by the end of the season. Castle has had me captivated since day 1... Castle all the way!
ReplyDeleteCastle forever and ever Always Castle
ReplyDeleteO man this is offically the hardest voting pick i've done. It comes down to two of my favorite shows and I didnt know what to choose. But after careful consideration of everything each has given and has i choose Castle. I love both shows deeply but Castle I've had more with and its been on longer given me a great satisfaction compared to a 1 season awesome show like Once. I've watched Castle from the beginning and it helped me get through High school and i watched almost every episode every monday with my dad so theirs a special bond of that. Sorry Once I love ya and i will keep watching but i have to go with CASTLE! GO CASTLE!
ReplyDeleteCastle Always Castle only Castle best Castle please Castle
ReplyDeleteGo Castle Always !!!
ReplyDeletebut i love both!
ReplyDeleteCastle is ahead. Yay!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love both Castle and OUAT, but I have to go with Castle because it has proven itself over time. I've had my hopes dashed by shows who are great in the 1st season only to fall apart in the 2nd. Castle has gotten better and better each season, building strong characters and story arcs, and the epic love story done on Broadcast TV. They have banished the myth of the "Moonlighting Curse" by actually following through the natural story development of a complex relationship of grudgingly partners, to friends, to lovers. They do the comic and drama mix to perfection. The production values are impressive, shooting on film really makes a difference. The Johanna Beckett murder mystery is reminiscent of classic noir movies like ChinaTown, and the art department does amazing detailed work - especially given the timeframe they work in. OUAT does great, creative stories also, and I loved this season, but again, it's it's 1st year. I need more time to be sure it's not a one season wonder.
ReplyDeleteOUAT ALL THE WAY!!!
ReplyDeleteMy vote went to Once Upon A Time, a wonderful, very well written TV series! I iam Brazilian, and I may say that OUAT can be compared with our best soap-operas! Lovely! Eagerly waiting for Season 2!
ReplyDeleteOn a completely different note, I think congratulations are due to Castle, NCIS, and OUAT. Being that the Emmy's have become a "for cable only" awards show, contests like this show that there is quality and enjoyment to be found on a network television show. That even with the limits of time and content a network show has to work within (verses the complete lack of restriction cable shows have) a network show's unique parameters still allows for great storytelling that is creative, intelligent and engaging.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't fair, I love them both!
ReplyDeleteCome on!! Once Upon a Time deserve win!!! *OOOO*
ReplyDeleteCastle of course ALWAYS
ReplyDeleteWilson.. that video is dope man, nice job :)
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly why 'Once' IS my favourite, the story's always moving forwards, like you said, no filler, I like that.
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time ! :D
ReplyDeletecastle all the way!
ReplyDeleteCastle is more than just a procedural (and there's nothing WRONG with a good, well done procedural) but it is structured more like an epic drama, where seemingly "procedural" cases offer insight and commentary on the main storylines of Castle & Beckett's relationship and her mom's murder. OUAT actually uses a similar structure to Castle, only instead of murders it's been fairytales. Each fairytale "backstory" is a complete story in and of itself, but offers insight and commentary on the current situation going on in current time. Both are deceptive in that it may seem that missing an episode doesn't matter - but it does. You will miss vital information in terms of plot and character development. The similarities in structure is likely one of the reasons I enjoy both shows so much. I hope ODAT is able to follow through on it's great start.
ReplyDeleteI like both shows but I quit on OUAT during half way. I tried watching the new episodes but I just couldn't. CASTLE ALWAYS. I have one complaint here, in the above description where they introduced both the shows, Castle has not only won over the oldies but has also won over NCIS, Game of Thrones and (hopefully) OUAT. I hate how the person didn't mention it, like Castle has no chance of winning this competition. Correct me if i'm wrong but Castle has been number 1 as the popular show each week on this site. Not only that but just because OUAT won over Supernatural ONCE that does NOT make them have a greater chance of winning this comp. Castle has won over Supernatural a lot of times. Just look at their ratings :)
ReplyDeleteCastle hasn't won against Game of Thrones, they didn't go up against each other in this competition.
ReplyDeleteIf your pissed because of that then might as well not vote at all. This is between Castle and Ouat not supernatural and Ouat. Vote for Castle only if you like the show!!
ReplyDeleteAnd if you thing Castle is just a love story (a great one, yes) - welcome to TV Noir! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlBdN550Ub0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
ReplyDeleteI voted for Castle. One season is just not enough for me to vote for OUAT as a favorite in this final regardless of how much I like the show.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Granted, I started watching Castle a few months before OUAT premiered and I adore OUAT, but I still will probably vote for Castle in this competition. Might have something to do with the fact that I started watching Season 2 this weekend :P
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with this! I mean, I love OUAT's interpretation of Snow and Charming has been great to see but it's only been one season. Castle, on the other hand, is entering season 5 and the couple's love story is very well-developed, giving us the hope that it will continue to be like that :)
ReplyDeleteAgain with the Sophie's Choice! At the same time, it wasn't that hard of a choice for me: Castle. Always.
ReplyDeleteThis is the friendliest fan competition I've ever seen. I guess it helps that we're all romantics that believe in magic ;) Castle got my vote, but I'm good either way.
ReplyDeleteThat's the way it goes. Sometimes, a person's "favorite" show just means it's their favorite at that particular moment.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the video Wilson. You had my heart racing with the thrill of competition throughout it and I'm less vested in the outcome this year. Kudos! Maybe you can make one when we get to the finale of the SPN best episode contest??? I can offer shameless groveling and copious flattery as compensation. :-P
ReplyDeleteThis is Castle's year. Go team!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how it is for me. Right now I'd say Leverage is my favourite, though that can (and probably will change) in the near future.
ReplyDeleteCastle.
ReplyDeleteI have never watched OUAT but I love Castle. It is coming very close and, personally, I don't want Castle to lose. Vote for Castle please!
ReplyDeleteThanks for correcting me but the only reason I said that was because all these Supernatural fans are voting for Castle only because they lost to OUAT and to me i think that's unfair to the show. I feel like Castle is not getting enough recognition and it pisses me off. You are right about the ratings, I used to love Chuck and the show was lacking in the ratings part but it was an awesome show. But I did not imply what you thought. The ratings don't mean nothing to me. Honestly who ever wins wins i don't care even if Castle loses, it has come so far in the competition. I got carried away only 'cause of the Supernatural fans.
ReplyDeleteTough one, but Castle gets my vote today
ReplyDeleteCastle Always<3 when I first saw the commercial for castle I was like, oh great, another cop show. But I decided to watch the an episode anyways. I was completely wrong. Castle isn't just another cop show, it has amazing chemistry between the characters, an amazing, love story, it can be very hilarious, and it can be very dramatic, it can make you cry, and it can make you pee your pants. I'm very picky about my shows. Ill watch a show but lose interest very fast. A show has to pull me in every single week and that is exactly what castle does. Don't just list castle as another crime show, it's so much more. There may be many cop shows but not ones with the same story. What do you expect every show to be different? That would be impossible
ReplyDeleteI love Castle but don't get to cocky right now! Anything can happen.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, I don't dislike Castle - just not as must watch for myself. I clearly see why it's must watch for so many (the video itself included for the show was well-done by the way).
ReplyDeleteBetween the two, OUAT has my vote obviously - but if it was up to me it would be Fringe or Lost left at this point anyways.
Still, big props to both shows. I don't ness. think the "procedural" show is a bad thing - but I've honestly fallen asleep watching shows like NCIS. I can't say that's the case for Castle and it's a big reason why if it was against many other shows, it would have gotten my vote.
A.L.W.A.Y.S Castle :)
ReplyDeletePrecisely - granted - there will be filler type episodes at some point in all likelihood - but my hope is the writers continue to move the plot with every episode. The show runners are some of my favorite from Lost and I have complete faith in their show.
ReplyDeleteIt was a hard choice, but I finally decided to go with Castle. I'm getting tired of Once Upon a Time, yet I don't watch Castle as much. But when I watch it, I always enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteGreat video. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I did vote for OUAT in all it's other match-ups. :) I really enjoy it. I am hoping it continues to be at least as good as it has been this season. It looks like it will be, but... then there's Glee O_o
ReplyDeleteUGH! Why make me choose?!? No matter, I have to choose Castle though as it is, and ALWAYS will be, my favorite show. Always! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting, I watch OUAT and don't watch Castle, but I am voting for Castle. While I mildly enjoy OUAT, I personally do not think it deserves to be here in terms of quality, but to each their own.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to both shows and fans.
Castle! S2
ReplyDeleteBORING.
ReplyDeleteDitto! I haven't been this invested in a show since The West Wing. Contrary to other post this show does require a weekly watch. The writers are clever and drop hints throughout the entire series that are relevant to understanding all of the characters as well as the ongoing plot lines. Castle reigns supreme!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best videos on Castle tube aka Youtube. :)
ReplyDeleteThe last two summers (sadly not this one) I have maintained a "shows to watch" list based on recommendations from people on SpoilerTV. Two summers ago one of those was Castle. It was BY FAR the best show in that year's list and the only one that I still watch today. It's also the only show that I actually went out and bought a season's DVD's because Netflix was too slow. I am by no means Castle's biggest fan as I tend to like the supporting characters a lot more than the main two, but I highly recommend it to go on your "to watch" list. Oh and if you are fine with cop shows, I highly, highly recommend you try White Collar. The relationship between Peter and Neal has similar brotherly tones to Dean and Sam, although far less dramatic.
ReplyDeleteSame here. I watch OUAT, but have a serious case of OCD (Obsessive Castle Disorder)
ReplyDeleteI am a Supernatural fan and I'm voting for Castle because I like it better. I tried to watch OUaT (6 episodes I think) but the combination of irritating Emma and ultra bratty Henry annoyed me so much that it was even coloring my enjoyment of the superior Regina and Mr. Gold. I'm not sure why you would be upset that people are voting for your show no matter what their reason is, but I think it's sad that SPN fans are still getting shot down when Supernatural isn't even in this.
ReplyDeleteLeverage, Burn Notice, and White Collar are all having superb seasons this year. Sometimes I think I enjoy summer TV vastly more than regular TV. Thank goodness for USA and TNT.
ReplyDeleteTwo shows I regularly watch are the finalists? NO WAY! I refuse to vote.
ReplyDeleteCASTLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGo Once!! We can win this!
ReplyDeleteCastle all the way! I cannot even believe Once Upon A Time beat Game of Thrones, that is just sad.
ReplyDeleteCastle <3
ReplyDeleteCOME ON CASTLE ! We can do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm a SPN fan in I actually voted for the next show I like OUAT.
ReplyDeleteSo I just don't understand what you're getting at.
Agree, somewhere in season 4 I missed 2 episodes of Castle, and when I picked it up didn´t understand the point where it was... had to check Youtube to find it!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! The chemistry between Castle and Beckett has driven me in since episode 1... and then the story, the humor, the drama, the musical choice (got to know great songs from Pearl Jam, and the piano piece at the season 4 finale is out of this world)...
ReplyDeleteI love OUAT, I tried to like GoT but could barely make it through an episode. To each their own.
ReplyDeleteSeriously pulling for OUAT but it's not looking good...
ReplyDeleteLOL! Well, obviously these fandoms cross, and there is a definite respect for the quality of both shows. What Castle and OUAT have in common: Great writing & storytelling, good actors, creative takes on old ideas, good production values & interesting characters and character development. For me, Castle is a bit more focused, which adds to the intensity - even when it's leaning more to the comedic side. Its appeal has been built up season to season. This season's finale of Always really proved to me that the writers were really committed to telling the story and not just following a formula. OUAT also had a great finale, but it doesn't have a track record for me to be sure they'll remain up to par with their 1st season. (Although I am ABSOLUTELY hoping they will!) So for me, this is really Castle's year - it's proven itself.
ReplyDeleteAlready broken the record for the most votes in a poll! Staggering stuff!
ReplyDeleteSTV rocks. It's a simple but truthful explanation! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to find out what it is!
ReplyDeleteNo contest for me, OUAT all the way. I don't like Castle.
ReplyDeleteCastle vs OUAT? My two favorite series? Don't count with my vote for either!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have said it better! Great comment.
ReplyDelete:) Great comment
ReplyDeleteit took me a long time to watch a Castle episode cause I thought it was just another cop show and I don't like any of them cause I don't find any reason to 'want' the next episode, but Castle is the only cop show that give me that feeling.
WOW. I'm looking forward to seeing the stats once everything's done.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Yes, there's also that. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd here is another ons for you...one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteWorks for me. :) I don't even watch either of these shows, and I got myself all excited! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I wanted these fandoms to have a good tribute for making it all the way to the finals!
ReplyDelete*I didn't create the music, though. I edited it in with the clips and text elements, just for clarification!
That is totally the wrong way to go about this poll. As one SPN fan to another, don't spread hate, vote for which is legitimately your favorite of the two, or perhaps don't vote at all.
ReplyDeleteNot to say that you couldn't vote out of spite, but at the very least if you do, don't bait other posters with inflammatory posts like this. You make the rest of us look petty and vindictive. It's not the end of the world, and we've already won this thing twice... Let other people have their time.
I would seriously recommend checking it out on netflix Start from season 1 and watch straight through. The build from season to season is really more like film than TV. It's really structured so well! The actors' chemistry is great. Not just the leads, but the whole ensemble. So many people do love both shows (myself included) that if you're an OUAT fan there's a good chance you will enjoy Castle. :)
ReplyDeleteI think its completely impressive that OUAT made it this far after a single season. When I first heard about it,I thought the idea was kinda stupid.But then I watched it.And I loved it. Truth is,I can't actually explain why I like it so much.I just do. Something about it just makes amazing,and I don't know what it is.And there's only one show that had the same something to me. And that's Castle.So,not without some pain,my vote goes to Castle.
ReplyDeleteI haven't missed an episode of OUAT, but Castle is the only show since Babylon 5 that I have rewatched and rewatched and...
ReplyDeleteI had meant it had broken the record for this years competition so far.
ReplyDeleteThe current 24 hour voting record is from the the 2010 Semi Final LOST vs. Supernatural poll which saw 14,480 votes.
Last years final, which was over 48 hours got 22,097 votes, which is 11,049 if divided to make a 24 hour statistic. That's currently the second highest 24 hour voting record.
This one hasn't quite reached those levels, but it's well on course considering we still have quite a few hours left today, and I expect Monday to be bigger as weekdays are generally more popular!
Its still impressive! I happen to luck out and tap into 2 separate fansites which has a very large fanbase.They started tweeting like crazy and it took off..Last time i spoke with them they haven't reached everyone yet so aside of our normal Monday i'm expecting some heavy voting if these other people are contacted...
ReplyDeleteTomorrow should prove interesting!
Is it just me, or OUaT is getting more and more closer as time passes? I love both shows, but I am a LOST and Fringe fan, and OUaT is my newfound love, as LOST died years ago, and Fringe (sadly) is about to this year...
ReplyDeleteCastle is my favorite show, and always will be. The show has gotten better and better each season. I love the drama, romance, comedy, suspence mix in the show. Plus Castle is the best show because it has something all tv shows dont, and thats the best couple ever (Castle and Beckett) So my vote goes to Castle. Always.
ReplyDeleteDon't event mention Glee - such a good first season and nothing good since.
ReplyDeleteSo then can you at least understand my hesitation in terms of voting for OUAT? A great freshman series but....
ReplyDeleteCastle forever
ReplyDeleteThis is hard!!!!! I love OUAT and I loooooove Castle! When I first started watching Once I missed a few episodes but I kept watching and I understood! But Castle has been on air for almost 5 years now and I love the relationship between the main characters,they are just great! So,I think I'll vote for...Castle!!!! Because OUAT is still "a new show" and I would like to see how does it manage to keep making me want more and more every week! Castle has a great story and I can't miss a single episode and although they are dealing with serious problems ,(like Beckett's mom murder case) they are still funny and entertaining people,so...Castle ALWAYS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethats exactly what i said. Both shows are awesome but Castle has had so much more given to us that going against it with 1 season of another show didnt seem right. With castle earning all of us's respect after 4 years it deserves this consideration. Thanks for voting for Castle and as u can tell by name i will never give up on Castle. Long Live Castle! at least another 2 years or so!
ReplyDeletemy summer shows are only really Covert Affairs, Dallas (new one), Saving Hope and Falling Skies. O and Episodes.
ReplyDeleteI think though that after waiting for 4 years for Castle and Beckett to get together through all the 70 or so episodes they finally did it at the end of S4 and i think just this whole accomplishment and the celebration of the 4 chapters of their story that culminated into a fantastic climax deserves this appreciation. I always loved how this show was different then cop shows like doing filler episodes of Murder in art, CIA, Food, dance shows, etc. All fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand - you'll find I'm not very judgmental of anyone on here - everyone has their opinion for whatever reason. It's my opinion that the X-Files is the greatest show ever - I'm pretty sure a lot would disagree with me.
ReplyDeleteIf you actually look at the Buffy/X-Files thread - I think I probably disagreed with a good majority of the people - esp. considering I believe Buffy (the character and her strong female lead role) doesn't exist without Scully. This wasn't ness. everyone's favorite thing to read - but what can I say, I'm an X-Philie.
guys i dont know if u knew this but back 4 years ago when Castle was at its end episodes of season 1 it was really having trouble being renewed but i never gave up. I promoted it as much as i could i helped with a save the show campaign because i knew this show was amazing and had great potential. Then thank god it started to rise in viewers and ratings in the last 2 episodes and the final season 1 episode went up a little bit enough to be renewed for a season 2. that was when i knew the potential it had
ReplyDeleteI never would have picked the finale to be these two shows but it's still been a fun journey. Thanks so much for putting the whole thing together, can't wait for the est character one.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to once upon a time. It had a brilliant season that kept me entertained the whOle way through
Castle, I guess. While I watch and enjoy both, neither is what I would prefer to have in this final round.
ReplyDeleteI understand! I've been that person. :) I loved X-Files through to the 1st movie. Then, for me, it stalled itself and started recycling. If they had moved forward with the Scully & Mulder thing at that point I think they'd have had more to play with - and DD wouldn't have gotten so bored and left. (I do think that was part of the issue for him,not just the money) However, this is OT. Back to OUAT and Castle. :D Both good shows, and ABC's probably quite happy with this matchup. :D
ReplyDeleteC'mon Oncers, where are you guys!? Get voting!
ReplyDeleteThe thing with Castle is that it's really a lot more than a cop procedural, it doesn't compare to any of them because the cases - while interesting, are pretty much incidental to the actual story, which is that of a writer & his muse. The true content of Castle is about the characters, who they are and the journey of their relationship. It's got more in common with a film noir than a procedural. In terms of its writing structure the only show that is similar to Castle is...OUAT. There's a reason I like both shows. :D
ReplyDeleteawesome.so i'm definitely going to watch castle now...actually i have a list too....this summer by far i've watched supernatural-californication-revenge-downton abbey and breaking bad.i've actually watched white collar last year and loved it!thanks for the recommendation:)
ReplyDeleteoh c'mon....i'm not spreading hate...who said i hated OUAT?it is a good show just not the kind that i like....it's not like i'm forcing people to go vote for castle!and actually yesterday i gave castle a chance and watched the pilot which was pretty good in my opinion....:)
ReplyDeleteFor GOD sakes i ain't saying bad things about Supernatural, all I am trying to say is that for those people (not you or the other person above) who are voting for Castle just so OUAT can loose after what happened between the two before. I certainly don't mean you or the other guy as the suspects. Try and re read it again cause you guys are pissing me off!!!
ReplyDeleteCastle Castle Castle
ReplyDeleteVery well put and it actually sounds like you know something about the business which is refreshing. I love both too and I really hope OUAT stands as good as the first season in their second. If you like Castle, ck out The Glades. The lead character reminds me so much of Castle and I think you will like it. Nice drama and comedy mix.
ReplyDeleteI love both shows but my heart will ALWAYS go to Castle<3 Come on guys we can win one last time :) Congrats to both shows:P
ReplyDeleteCastle all the way!
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