Ep 5. Probable Cause

In season 5 episode 5 of the hit crime drama series Castle, titled Probable Cause, the episode begins with a bang as Detective Kate Beckett and her team arrive at the scene of a brutal homicide. The victim, a financial analyst named Daniel McCord, has been shot at close range in his own apartment. As Beckett and her partner look for clues, they notice that the apartment has been ransacked, with furniture overturned and drawers opened.

However, things take a strange turn when their investigation leads them to the writer Richard Castle's apartment, where they find evidence seemingly linking him to the murder. Specifically, a gun used in the crime is discovered in a drawer in Castle's bedroom. Beckett and the precinct are shocked as they have to consider the possibility that Castle is their prime suspect.

But Castle has no memory of the night in question, and insists that he had no involvement in the murder. As Castle's colleagues pressure him to remember what happened, he becomes increasingly desperate to clear his name. He hires some of the best lawyers in New York City, but it doesn't seem as though his case is going well.

The case against Castle continues to mount as police uncover additional incriminating evidence. Fingerprints are found at the crime scene, phone records place him in the same area as the murder, and even surveillance footage is discovered of him leaving the victim's apartment building.

Despite protestations of his innocence, it seems as though the evidence against Castle is too strong, and Beckett begins to feel increasingly uneasy about their former collaboration. As the episode progresses, Castle seeks out new evidence to prove his innocence - from his contact in the CIA and from his associates in the writing and law-enforcement world.

In thrilling courtroom scenes, the show reveals the truth about the murdered financial analyst and the intricate game of deceit that led to the apparent framing of Richard Castle.

As the episode reaches its climax, Castle's desperate search for the truth leads him to one of the most dangerous, high-stakes situations he's ever faced. Ultimately, the true story of the murder becomes evident, and the relationships between the characters are forever changed.

The show's utilization of mystery and intrigue as it relates to the case and Castle's status is highlighted in this episode, coupled with great storytelling that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat. This was yet another successful episode of Castle, demonstrating why it remained one of the top shows for its entire run.