Ep 19. Law & Murder

In Castle season 3 episode 19, titled "Law & Murder," Castle and Beckett must investigate the murder of a high-profile lawyer, who is found dead inside his expensive sports car in a parking garage. The case becomes complicated when it is revealed that the victim was about to make a headline-making announcement that would have rocked the legal community. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the victim was involved in some shady dealings, and there are plenty of suspects with motives for wanting him dead.

Helping Castle and Beckett with the case is a new character named Jordan Shaw, a skilled detective from another precinct who also happens to be a close friend of Beckett's. The dynamic between the three detectives is interesting to watch, as they each bring their unique skills and personalities to the investigation. Jordan's presence also introduces a bit of tension between Beckett and Castle, as it's clear that Jordan is more experienced and skilled in some areas than Castle, which threatens his ego.

Castle, as usual, inserts himself into the case both to help and to find inspiration for his new book. He quickly sets his sights on a group of elite lawyers who had once been colleagues with the victim, believing that they were involved in some illegal activity that led to his death. Meanwhile, Beckett and Jordan are exploring other leads and suspects, leading to some friction between the three detectives.

The case takes several twists and turns, with each new development bringing new suspects and motives to light. Castle's theory is eventually proven correct, but not before he and Beckett have a heated argument about his motivations for getting involved in the case. There are also plenty of witty one-liners and banter between Castle and Beckett sprinkled throughout the episode, as well as some heartwarming moments between the two.

Ultimately, the trio of detectives is able to bring the killer to justice, but not without some consequences. The case rocked the legal community and brought unwanted attention to some powerful people. This leads to some interesting discussions between Castle and Beckett about the complexities of justice and the influence of money and power on the legal system.

Overall, "Law & Murder" is a well-crafted episode with a compelling case and interesting character dynamics. It allows Castle to shine as a detective while also fleshing out the world of the show with the introduction of Jordan Shaw. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.