Sneak Peek: Castle & Co. Amusingly Rock The 'Mockumentary' Format

By Matt Webb Mitovich
HUNTER JACKSON (ON FLOOR), STANA KATIC, NATHAN FILLION, TAMALA JONES CASTLE - "Swan Song" - When the lead guitarist of a rock band is murdered, the documentary crew that were following the band turn their cameras on Castle, Beckett and the team as they try to solve the case. The result is a documentary style episode of "Castle," which offers us a unique glimpse at our characters as they navigate a world that goes far beyond the rock & roll stage, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. C. Thomas Howell ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "Southland") guest stars as the leader of a cult that the victim belonged to and wanted to leave. (ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND) HUNTER JACKSON (ON FLOOR), STANA KATIC, NATHAN FILLION, TAMALA JONES

Castle's Rick, Lanie, Esposito and Ryan mug for the cameras this Monday when a documentary crew tails the 12th precinct crew as they investigate the death of a rock star. Beckett's reactions to it all, meanwhile, are equally entertaining — and we've got a trio of sneak peeks.

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In the first clip below, Castle puts on quite the performance as he helps Beckett's team boil down the murder at hand, all leading up to what he apparently thinks is quite the turn of words. (Bonus points if you catch the Spinal Tap nod.)

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In the second video, Lanie summons Rick and Kate to deliver news that she could just as easily shared over the phone. But you'll quickly see why she wanted the camera crew to tag along.

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And last but not least, Ryan and Esposito share with the documentarians their respective takes on what they each bring to their partnership — including one impressive set of guns.

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Dare I say, this Office-like outing could be as fun as the sci-fi riff, if not more.

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