The actress had been with the show since Season 4. So once he saw Lockwood approaching, Castle was told to take her away. Watching Castle carry a kicking and screaming Beckett away from the scene as Lockwood drove closer was one of the shows most wrenching moments. Okay, good. The real Alexis Castle, Molly Quinn, is no less determined than her character. Molly recently reunited with the Castle . Mason Wood is the head of the Greatest Detective Society and the true antagonist of season 8 and the hidden main antagonist of the entire Beckett Conspiracy. It's unknown how this affects his reputation. Becketts jarred. True story: Their fight scene made me cry. Partly because he's been murmuring about retiring from the force, and there's nothing writers enjoy like splattering blood on a farewell banner or showing the shattered crystal of a retirement watch. Did it follow the blueprint that was set out in the beginning? And you have plenty of questions. But why kill off Montgomery? She is portrayed by Tamala Jones. If she does survive, how is she going to deal with what she heard? Author: castle.fandom.com Post date: 11 yesterday Rating: 2 (1225 reviews) Highest rating: 3 Low rated: 3 Summary: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born November 24, 1956) is an American actor who plays Captain Roy Montgomery on Castle from first season until the end of third season. We watched Det. She is also shown to be quite outgoing and socially active. By mid-season we knew that the storyline we were developing would result in the death of Captain Montgomery, he told me. Captain Montgomery tells Ryan and Esposito that if they locate Lockwood they should take him down. Roy first met Kate when she was a rookie. What they didn't anticipate was the presence of undercover FBI Special Agent Bob Armen, who went for Montgomery's gun. Roy Montgomery This is my spot, Kate, this is where I stand. Captain Montgomery in Knockout Roy Montgomery Vital Statistics Title Former Captain Gender Male Status Deceased Cause of death Shot by Hal Lockwood Spouse(s) Evelyn Montgomery (Wife) Children Rebecca Montgomery (Daughter)Mary Montgomery (Daughter) Evan Montgomery (Son) Character Information Appearances Roy Montgomery List of Appearances Portrayed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery was Kate Becketts boss at the Twelfth Precincts Homicide Division. I dont know what we are, Castle continued. Lanie Parish is one of the medical examiners and forensics analysts for the NYPD. Believe it or not, Roy Montgomery is the third cop. Captain Roy Montgomery : Hes right. In "The Double Down", Lanie shows up at the crime scene in a dress that gets Castle staring at her. The payoff money Ryker received bounced through banks in Dubai. So far, they're always there for each other. As a child, Lanie wanted to be a . Beckett receives a text from Ryan about Montgomery just as she sees him holding an outstretched gun at the hangar. The writers appear to have made the decision for creative reasons so why did they get rid of Kate Becketts (Stana Katic) boss?Fans will remember that Beckett passed her captains exam in the Castle Season 7 finale. Instead he demanded the ransom money. Young Sheldon's Mary Is Onto George and Brenda But Does She Have a Leg to Stand On? Lanie was born to Walter and Melinda Parish. While the squad and Castle were aware of the truth of his death, they decided to keep it to themselves so he would not be dishonored. He wants him to convince his daughter that her life is worth more than her mother's death. Captain Roy Montgomery : No, that was years later. And God forgive me, but that may be my greatest sin. After three seasons of intrigue about the murder of Becketts mother (and even more torturous Will they/Wont they? sexual tension between the two leads), Mondays season finale of Castle finally offered up some confessions. First there was the dynamic of the Core Four in this episode. I dont even think I technically watched Montgomery get shot because I couldnt see through my thick fuzz of tears. All these years, Montgomery was grateful that Beckett was in his command so that he could protect her. I think thats a result of a few things that led up to the final moment, which found Beckett being shot at Montgomerys funeral and Castle finally saying I love you as she faded into unconsciousness. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Sixteen years before Castle started, in New York City, New York City police officer Roy Montgomery was a rookie cop. Whats Becketts life going to be like when she doesnt necessarily always have somebody she works for in her corner?Captain Montgomery at least got a little bit of redemption.Marlowe: [The whole story] made the character of the Captain much more noble to me. He knows that Beckett's mom died because of actions he helped set in motion. He's found with a bullet to the head. In "Pandora", we find out that Lanie had taken Castle's daughter Alexis in as her intern. Sixteen years before Castle started, during the glory days of the Italian Mafia in New York City, Roy Montgomery was a rookie cop who looked up to John Raglan and Gary McCallister. Believe it or not, he's doing so right now. Let's unravel this case. We are over." In a 2018 Entertainment Weekly interview, Katic characterized the firing as a surprise and didn't claim to know the reasons behind the decision. Everyone is captivated by her words. At the end of the episode, the series villain jumped out and shot at Castle and Beckett. Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born Ruben Santiago Jr., November 24, 1956) is an American actor, playwright, and director who has won national awards for his work in all three categories. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. When this failed, he died to protect her from Hal Lockwood (". Castle will lose one cast member when the show returns for Season 8 in the fall. Lou Karnacki, had been involved in concealing evidence identifying Joe's murderer, demonstrating his commitment to justice by ordering Lou to turn himself in before he revealed the truth himself, despite Karnacki attempting to offer him the position of Police Commissioner if he should succeed in his re-election campaign ("Law & Murder"), When Hal Lockwood, the killer of both John Raglan and Gary McCallister, escapes police custody, he makes his way to Montgomery's house and threatens his family, revealing that he (Montgomery) had made an agreement with the unknown man to keep Beckett from investigating her mother's murder in return for keeping her, and his family, alive. as the best of the hour, but for me, two other moments had a slightly greater emotional impact. After Castle, New York Ledger's ninth top eligible bachelor, gets a date with the third top bachelorette, Kate finally agrees to Lanie's fixing games. You owe me that, Roy. Lanie first met Jenny when she, Jenny, Esposito and Ryan went on a double date. Her dad is, too. At one point in her career, she teams up with FBI Agent Will Sorenson for a kidnapping case that did not end well. Leaving Castle asleep in bed, she heads out. According to Deadline, the. Montgomery often supported Beckett's decisions even when she acted improperly or behind his back and took on the role of a father figure to her, partly to atone for his own sins. She tried at times to have Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) on a tight leash, but she did show at times that she has a rather big heart. ), twists (Capt. By the way, how great were Seamus Dever and Jon Huertas? Instead, he had Castle drag her out of the hangar before making his last stand, successfully killing all four of Lockwood's associates before being shot twice by Lockwood himself. Hed done everything to serve and be a good man, but he could not outrun his sins.Check out photos of the, Castle season 3 finale: Most devastating season finale ever? Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Poor Montgomery. Eventually the files were destroyed, but Beckett was able to put together enough of them to identify Bracken. Why did Roy Montgomery do what he did? But instead of turning them in, this man demanded the ransom money, and used it to acquire his current position of power and influence, which is one of enormous reach and scope, as he is referred to as the Dragon, and appears to be at the root of attorney Johanna Becketts murder. Yes, I also want to receive information about promotions, events, sweepstakes, giveaways, and other offers from UsMagazine.com and trusted partners! By Sometimes a show isnt. By the way, how great were Seamus Dever and Jon Huertas? During her weekly visit to the prison, Beckett discovers the hired assassin has been transferred to general population where he promptly kills Gary McAllister, one of three police officers who kidnapped mobsters for ransom back in the day. (Kill the Messenger) Beckett onwards When Johannas daughter Kate Beckett showed up at the Twelfth Precinct years later, Montgomery thought the Hand of God was pushing him to redeem himself, even though he knew that her mother had been murdered in order to keep the specifics of Bob Armens murder from ever being made public knowledge. (If he loves her so much, where is he?) Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Captain Roy Montgomery IMDb, 'Castle' Creator Talks Season 4, Future of the Castle-Beckett . However, he did die protecting Beckett, so he does get a few brownie points for that. "Damn and double damn! The only reason I kept him around this long was cause I saw how good he was for you. 16. In the two other instances where he is seen with a gun, however, he used different revolvers; in Murder Most Fowl, he carried a large-caliber revolver in a stainless finish, but in Knockout, during his last stand against Hal Lockwood and his forces, he carried some kind of large revolver in a gunmetal finish and had a two-barreled Derringer pistol as a holdout weapon held in his left sleeve. He carried a lot of guilt over his role in Bob Armen's death, which would lead to Johanna Beckett's death as a result. It was a very hard decision to make, because Ruben [Santiago-Hudson (Montgomery)] has been such a wonderful part of the family from the pilot. I think there will be some fans who will be frustrated and angry and some fans will be interested in how this will affect Beckett. It was there in her eyes, man. PMC Entertainment. We see Castles growth over the last couple of years, where hes still charming and lovable but hes more grown up for Beckett. But will Beckett survive the gunshot? In their attempt to cover up the murder, Raglan arrested Pulgatti for Armen's murder. Well, hopefully you had time to recover before the second Beckett/Castle moment that absolutely destroyed me: the airport. Cmon now! The only reason I kept him around this long was cause I saw how good he was for you. There was enough resolution in this episode to make me feel satisfied rather than annoyed. Captain Roy Montgomery : I cannot make Beckett stand down, Castle. Bob Armen wasnt even supposed to be there. He tried to make up for it by being the best cop he could be. Captain Gates was still alive at the close of season seven,so theres no telling how or why she will ultimately leave the NYPDs 12th Precinct. The other known dirty cop was the deceased John Raglan, the lead investigator in Beckett's mom's case. Connect with other TV fans on GIVE ME MY REMOTEs official Facebook page. Also, with her years of experience, she has proven to be very smart and quick with her preliminary results, proving very useful especially for the strange cases she and Beckett's team have ever encountered. In their attempt to cover up the murder, Raglan arrested Pulgatti for Armens murder. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! . Montgomery's incriminating files allowed Michael Smith to establish the same deal Montgomery had with Bracken to protect Beckett. In the two other instances where he is seen with a gun, however, he used different revolvers; in "Murder Most Fowl", he carried a large-caliber revolver in a stainless finish, but in "Knockout", during his last stand against Hal Lockwood and his forces, he carried some kind of large revolver in a gunmetal finish and had a two-barreled Derringer pistol as a holdout weapon held in his left sleeve. Kate Beckett : Thats why you brought me here, isnt it? However, she didn't understand what he was trying to do at the time. beckett soon learns that lockwoods next target is none other than captain montgomery ( ruben santiago-hudson ), who was the third cop involved in the kidnapping of a mob boss that ultimately led. One problem: Montgomery dies without revealing the real mystery man who sent Lockwood to kill the conspiring cops in the first place. Lone Wanderer My Besties are Coming Beach Bum Get Me Off the Grid Bae-cationer Family-Style First Class Farer Backpacker Adrenaline Junkie International Jetsetter City Slicker Resort Hopper Cruise Connoisseur Stay-cationer Service Nomad Frequent Flyer Self-Care Devotee What do you do after work? But why kill off Montgomery? Trust me. Yes, please send me the Closer Weekly Newsletter with the latest news and photos of my favorite celebs! He takes out certain case files (that he had kept all this time) and mails them to Michael Smith before luring Lockwood and his associates out of hiding, by pretending to bring Beckett to her doom in the hangar where Lockwood had stashed his escape helicopter. Yes, I also want to receive information about promotions, events, sweepstakes, giveaways, and other offers from Closer Weekly and trusted partners! Castle wants Beckett to walk away from the case. The Hollywood Reporter: A lot happened in last years season finale. I might as well shoot you where you stand. He says the two rogue cops were tight with another rookie. We speak for the dead. And then theres Caskett. Ryan go from being the newbie on Beckett's team to a seasoned detective, husband, and father of . But we dont owe them our lives. More than one, actually.Castle finale: Castle and Beckett put all their cards on the table The action-packed final episode found Beckett (Stana Katic) once again drawn into investigating her mothers murder after Hal Lockwood (Max Martini), the hitman who has killed all her previous leads in the case, escapes from prison. The next day, Montgomery kisses his wife and kids goodbye. Gates father was also a police officer, as were her uncles. Captain Gates exit might not be quite as final, but she could easily be replaced by someone who is not Beckett.This might not be the only major departure in Season 8. Ever observant, Castle spotted something in the distance. When they see a similarity in their victims, they work together and call on the two teams of investigators to work together as well. However, he did die protecting Beckett, so he does get a few brownie points for that. Her surprised reaction makes it seem as if she didn't ask to leave the. Castle | Monday, 10-11 p.m., ABC The I love you uttered by Castle (Nathan Fillion) to Beckett (Stana Katic) ?as she lay injured from a gunshot in Inconsolable. Thankfully, Montgomery talked some sense into Beckett, revealing that he could have gotten rid of Castle at any time, but he saw how good he was for [her]. Seamus Dever. Kate Beckett : I What what about the mayor? Many people live at home while going to college. Cmon now! Gates father was also a police officer, as were her uncles. I dont even think I technically watched Montgomery get shot because I couldnt see through my thick fuzz of tears. She then pretended there was another copy of the files and forced Bracken to back off. ("Knockout") At some point, Montgomery recorded a conversation with the man, then-Assistant DA William Bracken in which he confessed to blackmailing the three officers, planning Johanna's murder if she didn't stop investigating and having had many other people killed. He pleads, "Don't leave me, Kate. I why I cant. It would be natural to peg the episodes final moment (The big I.L.U.) Kate might want to stick to law enforcement rather than law making.There is, however, a chance that Beckett will remain in her current position. Sometimes a show . It is later implied that he was in the archives office as part of his work in covering up his own (indirect) involvement in the murder. Not much is known about Lanie's past, other than the fact that she did her residency at Saint Samuel's Hospital, under Toby Lang. Its over. I why I cant. Many relevant pages have the "Beckett Conspiracy" category tag. When Beckett came into his life, Montgomery felt the hand of God, so he wasnt going to let any harm come to her. Read at your own risk. Captain Roy Montgomery : I was a rookie when it happened, Kate. Kate Beckett : Roy, I am over it. Kate Beckett : Then who killed her? Kate, youre the best that Ive ever trained, maybe the best Ive ever seen. ("A Dance With Death"), According to Esposito, Lanie hates her mother and probably does not see her often. With trained killer Lockwood on the loose, Beckett plunged back into her mothers case much to the chagrin of all the important men in her life. What on earth had happened! Montgomery often supported Becketts decisions even when she acted improperly or behind his back, and took on the role of a father figure to her, partly to atone for his own sins. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Also, he made special guest appearances in season 6. Lanie is among the first people to notice their compatibility and often urges Beckett to act on it, no matter how much the latter denies the attraction. Fast forward 10 years, and Seamus has appeared in several TV series such as Legion, Titans, and MacGyver . Leaving Castle asleep in bed, she heads out. You know what we are, Castle? 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