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Castle S5E13 — Recoil
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Castle•Season 5•Episode 13

Recoil

8.2/10 · 1,465 votesFeb 4, 201344 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find evidence that links her death with Senator William H. Bracken (Jack Coleman), the man responsible for Beckett's mother's murder. Determined to finally bring Bracken to justice, Beckett soon realizes that things are far

Directed byThomas J. Wright
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Episode Summary

"Recoil" is episode 13 of Castle season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,465 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Thomas J. Wright, it aired on February 4, 2013.

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