Ep 11. The Fifth Bullet

In Castle season 2 episode 11, entitled "The Fifth Bullet," mystery novelist Richard Castle and his partner, Detective Kate Beckett, investigate the attempted assassination of a political candidate during a speech. The victim, New York City Councilman Doug Manchester, is hit by four bullets and nearly dies, but miraculously survives due to a fifth bullet that deflects the others. Castle is intrigued by the near-miss and approaches Manchester to see if he can use the scenario in his next book. However, when Manchester receives a strange, cryptic note warning him to drop out of the race, Castle and Beckett realize that there is more at play than just a publicity stunt gone wrong.

The investigation leads the team to Manchester's former campaign manager, who was fired after being caught in a scandal involving embezzlement. He had access to the guns used in the assassination attempt and had a motive to harm Manchester. However, just as they are closing in on their suspect, Castle discovers another clue - a hidden symbol in the speech that Manchester was giving when he was shot. The symbol leads them to a conspiracy involving a secret society known as the "Order of the Black Knights."

As Castle and Beckett continue to unravel the mystery, they find themselves flanked by danger on all sides. A Black Knight member infiltrates their investigation, a sniper sets his sights on Castle, and Manchester's life is still in peril. The team must race against the clock to identify the members of the Order and find out what they're planning before it's too late.

Full of twists and turns, "The Fifth Bullet" is a heart-pounding episode of Castle that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With clever writing, great acting, and high-stakes action, this episode is sure to satisfy fans of the award-winning crime drama.