| Castle | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 21, 2015 – May 16, 2016 |
| Season chronology | |
The eighth and final season of American crime-comedy-drama television series Castle was ordered on May 7, 2015, by ABC.[1] The season premiered on September 21, 2015, in the United States on ABC, and the finale aired on May 16, 2016. The season consisted of 22 episodes.
On April 18, 2016, ABC and ABC Productions announced that Stana Katic and Tamala Jones would not return for Castle's ninth season, should it be renewed.[2] Despite several other cast members having signed on for a ninth season, on May 12, 2016, it was announced that the show would be cancelled instead; the final episode aired on May 16, 2016.[3]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2015). "'American Crime', 'Castle' 'S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'Agent Carter', 'Secrets & Lies', 'Galavant', 'Fresh Off the Boat' Among ABC Renewals". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Stana Katic is out as Detective Kate Beckett on ABC's 'Castle'". New York Daily News. April 18, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 12, 2016). "Castle Cancelled After 8 Seasons". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2016.