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The episode concludes with a dedication to the legendary Stephen J. Cannell , a real-life author and friend of the show who frequently appeared in the "writer's poker" scenes.

The victim, Daniel Goldstein, was a Wall Street hedge-fund guru. The clues—including a tricked-out DeLorean and a victim stripped of his modern clothes—point toward , a secret society that embraces Victorian aesthetics and old-fashioned romance. [S3E4] Punked

Castle and Beckett even head to the firing range to test antique flintlock pistols, leading to a hilarious montage where Castle realizes these "classic" weapons are anything but accurate. The episode concludes with a dedication to the

This episode was reportedly produced in response to a challenge from the steampunk community to create a "real" steampunk episode. The clues—including a tricked-out DeLorean and a victim

The episode ends with a massive shock for Castle: the introduction of Josh , Beckett's new motorcycle-riding boyfriend. Watching Castle’s face fall as he realizes he has competition is a gut-punch to "Caskett" fans everywhere. Fun Facts for Fans

The "punking" isn't just limited to the crime scene; both Castle and Beckett are dealing with major shifts in their personal lives:

Castle is rattled to discover his "little girl" is dating Ashley, whom he initially thought was a girl. The realization that she is experiencing her first love leads to a touching father-daughter heart-to-heart.