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So that's basically what happens, but is the show any good? On this front, I will concede two points. Number one, the storyline and murder investigation were interesting, engaging and even surprising at times. Number two, the characters are witty and well-spoken. No stupid people here.

And yet, during the entire episode, I felt like I was having deja vu. Here we have an arrogant, self-aggrandizing man who's not only overly impressed with his own intellectual skills but also seems hell-bent on incessantly exercising his considerable romantic charms on nearly every female that crosses his path. To be honest, I found him 100% obnoxious.

If this description and my reaction reminds you of CBS's The Mentalist, then I totally agree. I have the same reservations and problems with both shows - specifically, that I cannot stand their main characters. If I want to be treated to an endless drone of undeserved self-congratulation then I'll tune in to Dick Cheney's latest interview. I don't need any of that in my regular TV schedule.

The confounding thing is that the show is actually good. As the episode progressed, I found myself growing more and more interested in what was going to happen, despite the fact that I abhorred every action and every word from Richard Castle. I would liken it to eating a slice of pizza that includes your least favorite topping: you can enjoy eating the pizza, but every bite is flavored with something you hate.

In the end, I think that Castle (the show, not the character) deserves a chance. I'm concerned about the ability of the show to sustain its premise (suspense author uses his knowledge of the criminal mind to help the police solve cases) and I'm also hesitant to recommend a show that contains such an unlikable main character...but who knows? With a good team behind the camera, it's entirely possible that what's in front of the camera will turn out to be pretty good. Only time will tell.

Watch What We Say rating: Two-and-a-Half TiVos

Watch What We Say: Rating System
Four TiVos: This is television content raised to the level of a transcendent art form. Not only should you TiVo this program for yourself, you should keep it on your TiVo for future generations to watch and savor.

Three TiVos: This is a very good show with a regular spot in my TiVo rotation. I watch every week and will often invite my friends over to share the enjoyable experience.

Two TiVos: I'll TiVo this show if I need something to watch while I'm folding laundry or dusting furniture.

One TiVo: I actively dislike this show and never allow it to take up space in my TiVo. Often times, I'll gripe about the show's producers, ridicule the actors and lambaste the network for keeping it on the air.

Zero TiVos: If this show is on, I unplug my TiVo for fear that the show is accidentally recorded and my entire home entertainment system gets contaminated with this malignant, diseased trash.

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