When you sat down to plan this season, how clear was the arc for the year in
your mind? Did you plan out the scope of the year, or did you tackle the premiere
just have broad strokes of ideas for the rest of season 6?
Andrew Marlowe: It depends on your definition of clear. I had a vision of what season 6 looked like, and beyond that, what season 7 could look like. And what I want to do with the relationship and where I want to take these guys.
As we’ve gotten into breaking stories this year, we’re really excited by some of the dramatic opportunities and problems Beckett’s answers to the two fundamental questions [raised in the finale] have created. One question is does she accept the proposal? And the other question is she has this job opportunity in Washington D.C. — what’s going to happen to that? And I know there’s been a lot of attention in the press to how Beckett answers those questions, but what’s more interesting to us is that each one of those answers has consequences to their relationship, and to Castle’s future and Beckett’s future. So what’s more interesting to us rather than what she answers is what are the consequences of those answers?
If she says yes to the proposal, there is a whole series of consequences in that relationship that are going to arise. But if she says no to the proposal, again, how is that going to affect the relationship? If she says yes to the job in D.C., it’s going to fundamentally alter stuff for Beckett and Castle. And if she says no to it, is Beckett betraying who she is as a person and will she be able to live with that? We’re really excited to explore the dramatic opportunities, no matter which ways the questions are answered.
We live in a time where it’s really hard to keep these big answers spoiler-free… and I know some fans think they know the answers to these questions based on set photos and how some of the actors have spoken about what’s to come this season. How important is it to you that viewers come into the season spoiler-free — or have you accepted to an extent that these twists can’t remain totally unspoiled?
AM: I think at a certain point you have to take control and do the best you can. Whether that means coaching your actors to say certain things or shooting multiple resolutions to stuff and putting stuff out there and people keeping guessing and letting them think they know and making them feel they know — I think it’s inevitable some things will get out, and in any circumstance, she’s going to say yes or no to one [question] and yes or no to the other. In any circumstance, a quarter of your fanbase, statistically, will come back and be smug and say, “I guessed she would do that.”
Again, what the answers are, to me, and I think our core fanbase, the answers are a lot less interesting than the questions those answers are going to raise. And how these two characters are going to navigate their relationship in light of it. I think inevitably in this day and age, stuff is going to get out there. Some of it is going to be accurate, some of it is not. We’re just pleased people care and people are talking about it.
That’s completely fair. It’s the sixth season, so the continued passion is probably a good sign.
AM: And I know some people who when they read mysteries, they read the last page and then read the book. In this circumstance, if people have gone and sought out spoiler material — and sought out spoiler material that’s accurate — all they’re doing is reading the first page of what happens next. And that’s fine.
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Andrew Marlowe: It depends on your definition of clear. I had a vision of what season 6 looked like, and beyond that, what season 7 could look like. And what I want to do with the relationship and where I want to take these guys.
As we’ve gotten into breaking stories this year, we’re really excited by some of the dramatic opportunities and problems Beckett’s answers to the two fundamental questions [raised in the finale] have created. One question is does she accept the proposal? And the other question is she has this job opportunity in Washington D.C. — what’s going to happen to that? And I know there’s been a lot of attention in the press to how Beckett answers those questions, but what’s more interesting to us is that each one of those answers has consequences to their relationship, and to Castle’s future and Beckett’s future. So what’s more interesting to us rather than what she answers is what are the consequences of those answers?
If she says yes to the proposal, there is a whole series of consequences in that relationship that are going to arise. But if she says no to the proposal, again, how is that going to affect the relationship? If she says yes to the job in D.C., it’s going to fundamentally alter stuff for Beckett and Castle. And if she says no to it, is Beckett betraying who she is as a person and will she be able to live with that? We’re really excited to explore the dramatic opportunities, no matter which ways the questions are answered.
We live in a time where it’s really hard to keep these big answers spoiler-free… and I know some fans think they know the answers to these questions based on set photos and how some of the actors have spoken about what’s to come this season. How important is it to you that viewers come into the season spoiler-free — or have you accepted to an extent that these twists can’t remain totally unspoiled?
AM: I think at a certain point you have to take control and do the best you can. Whether that means coaching your actors to say certain things or shooting multiple resolutions to stuff and putting stuff out there and people keeping guessing and letting them think they know and making them feel they know — I think it’s inevitable some things will get out, and in any circumstance, she’s going to say yes or no to one [question] and yes or no to the other. In any circumstance, a quarter of your fanbase, statistically, will come back and be smug and say, “I guessed she would do that.”
Again, what the answers are, to me, and I think our core fanbase, the answers are a lot less interesting than the questions those answers are going to raise. And how these two characters are going to navigate their relationship in light of it. I think inevitably in this day and age, stuff is going to get out there. Some of it is going to be accurate, some of it is not. We’re just pleased people care and people are talking about it.
That’s completely fair. It’s the sixth season, so the continued passion is probably a good sign.
AM: And I know some people who when they read mysteries, they read the last page and then read the book. In this circumstance, if people have gone and sought out spoiler material — and sought out spoiler material that’s accurate — all they’re doing is reading the first page of what happens next. And that’s fine.
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Season 6, though ;)
ReplyDeleteHe hasn't said anything new since last May,and that's fine..BUT,we know there are consequences,to everything we do! We certainly don't need to have it hammered into our brains anymore.Either say something new or don't say anything,sheesh! And
ReplyDeleteYes,i'm looking forward to this season regardless of what her answer may be...
No, that was me.
ReplyDeleteAndrew never gives anything away. I am going into Season 6 with a lot of scenarios in my head in how I want things to go and how they probably may go. Ultimately, the only thing I really care about is that Castle and Beckett love each other and are together, whether it be in NY or DC.
ReplyDeleteIf Beckett does not accept the proposal then all the intimate moments and loving nuances that have been uttered for five years and certainly the last two seasons will be lost and I believe the show will lose all credibility. I think the proposal will be accepted (enthusiastically) and the writers will jerk us around with the problems the engaged couple will have doing what they do.
ReplyDeleteAfter all, Beckett's problem with Castle has been his (and her) inability or unwillingness to state their thoughts about the relationship's future; now, Castle has stated it in the most positive way -- "Will you marry me?" The answer has to be "Yes"
There are too many spoilers out there already that show that Beckett takes the job in DC, if only for a few episodes. It's a done deal.
ReplyDeleteOn the proposal side we've got two spoilers; 1) the leaked set photos showing Castle & Beckett at the swings where Season 5 left off, her having a ring on kissing Castle and, 2) the YouTube video of the actor's reading as PI where he referes to Beckett as Castle's fiance. There's nothing else pertaining to this that I know of in any other spoilers revealed so far. Most people that've seen these call them definitive proof that Beckett's answer is "Yes".
On the other hand in the S5 proposal finale, Castle really didn't look that happy, almost like his hand was forced. And I had the feeling that no way was Beckett expecting it. So is it realistic to think Beckett would say "yes" right away? Some people who look at it from this perspective tend to be part of the AWM conspiracy theory that he's filmed alternate scenes to throw fans off the track.
I probably lean towards her saying "yes". Does anyone else have a different take?
By the way, I think Rick Montross's idea of the ring and the pen is pretty creative -- I like!
And that ladies and gentlemen is a showrunner who will to stay true to his story, but respects his audience!
ReplyDeleteI freakin' love Andrew Marlowe.
I think next season is gonna be great!
Season 6, though ;) Maybe I mistyped, sorry :/
ReplyDeleteNo, that was me.
ReplyDeleteHe hasn't said anything new since last May,and that's fine..BUT,we know there are consequences,to everything we do! We certainly don't need to have it hammered into our brains anymore.Either say something new or don't say anything,sheesh! And
ReplyDeleteYes,i'm looking forward to this season regardless of what her answer may be...