If you haven’t caught this slightly-formulaic-yet-still-savvy US crime drama on UKTV’s crime drama channel, Alibi, then check it out, as the season 1 is currently being shown here in the UK. I’m a sucker for articulate, intelligent, slightly flirty guys so I have to say my latest TV crush is the star of the show, Richard Castle.

The constant banter and will-they-won’t-they is the kind of verbal tennis I love to indulge in, and am always happy to watch on the small screen. However I am getting a little worried that I get the hots for on-screen smartasses who have a place of residence as their last name - I’ve still got a special place in my heart for Hugh Laurie as the Chiron-esque ‘House’.

The show itself is mostly straightforward, if a little unrealistic. Castle is a famous crime novelist who’s helping out the NYPD when they’re investigating a copycat murder based on one of his books. He receives permission to continue helping da cops solve other murder cases and thus, we have a TV series.

Below are a few short clips which should give you an idea of the spirit of the show - while it’s a crime drama, there’s strong comedic elements, as well as that classic UST (unresolved sexual tension).

Castle - Wednesdays, Alibi, 9pm.

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