Ep 14. The Third Man

In the Castle season 2 episode 14, titled "The Third Man," the murder of a man found dead in a hotel room with a strange symbol tattooed on his wrist leads Castle and Beckett on a twisted investigation.

The victim, named Ian, is discovered by a maid who is accompanying one of the hotel's guests to retrieve her forgotten purse. When Castle and Beckett arrive on the scene, they quickly realize that the symbol on Ian's wrist is associated with a secret society known as "The Third Man." The detectives start to dig deeper, and they discover that Ian had been affiliated with the group before he was found dead.

As they investigate further, Castle and Beckett begin to uncover more information about The Third Man and Ian's connections to them. They soon learn that the group is made up of wealthy and powerful people who are involved in a variety of illegal activities, from insider trading to bribery and corruption. They also discover that Ian was once a member of the group but had been expelled for unknown reasons.

Meanwhile, Castle's daughter Alexis is dealing with a personal crisis of her own. She has obtained a fake ID and is hanging out with a group of older kids who are involved in underage drinking and other risky behaviors. Castle is unaware of what is going on, but Beckett becomes privy to the situation and offers to help Alexis navigate her way out of trouble.

As the investigation into Ian's murder continues, Castle and Beckett find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with members of The Third Man. With each new piece of evidence, they draw closer to identifying the killer and bringing them to justice. But as the stakes get higher and the danger more intense, Castle and Beckett begin to wonder if they're in over their heads.

In the end, the detectives are able to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. Meanwhile, Alexis comes clean to Castle about her situation, and he offers her love and support as she navigates the challenges of growing up. The episode ends with Castle and Beckett reflecting on the case and the complexities of the human psyche that can drive people to commit such heinous crimes.