The Castle episode , which first aired on January 3, 2011, centers on actress Natalie Rhodes shadowing Detective Kate Beckett to prepare for her role as Nikki Heat in the film adaptation of Castle's novel, Heat Wave . Plot Summary
The episode draws heavy inspiration from the film Single White Female , particularly in Natalie’s eerie imitation of Beckett. [S3E11] Nikki Heat
: At Beckett's invitation, "B-movie" actress Natalie Rhodes (played by Laura Prepon ) joins the team to research her role. Initially dismissed by Castle as a shallow choice, Natalie surprises everyone with her intense method acting. The Castle episode , which first aired on
: Natalie uses her acting skills to talk a distraught suspect, Scott Donner, out of committing suicide by delivering lines from the Heat Wave script. Initially dismissed by Castle as a shallow choice,
: Despite a misunderstanding involving Natalie that causes a rift with his girlfriend Jenny, Detective Ryan ultimately proposes to her at the precinct at the end of the episode, and she accepts. Episode Details Cast & Guest Stars : Laura Prepon as Natalie Rhodes. Thomas Calabro as Scott Donner. Trivia :