Ep 13. Recoil

Detective Kate Beckett and her fiancé, mystery writer Richard Castle, are back for another thrilling episode in season 5 of Castle. In episode 13, titled "Recoil," Beckett is reunited with an old friend and rival, CIA agent Sophia Turner, whose life is in danger from a deadly terrorist group.

When Turner comes to Beckett for help, the detective quickly realizes that the situation is much more complex than she initially thought. The terrorist group is led by a skilled assassin and former CIA operative, Hayley Blue, who has a personal vendetta against Turner.

As Beckett and her team work to protect Turner, they discover that Blue has a network of sleeper agents hiding in plain sight throughout the city. With the clock ticking and danger at every turn, Beckett enlists Castle's help to uncover the identity of the sleeper agents and stop Blue before she can carry out her deadly plans.

Meanwhile, Castle is dealing with his own personal issues as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that his daughter, Alexis, is all grown up and preparing to leave for college. As he grapples with his feelings of loss and uncertainty about the future, Castle finds solace in helping Beckett and Turner with their dangerous mission.

As the tension mounts and the stakes get higher, Beckett and Castle must use all of their skills and ingenuity to outsmart Blue and save Turner's life. But will they be able to stop her in time, or will they become the next victims of her deadly plot?

"Recoil" is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of Castle's signature blend of clever writing, suspenseful action, and engaging character development. With top-notch performances from lead actors Stana Katic and Nathan Fillion, along with an exciting guest appearance by Gina Torres as CIA agent Sophia Turner, this episode is not to be missed.