Stana Katic

Actress Stana Katic ended up leaving Castle as a result of a lingering contract dispute. ABC opted to have her contract canceled, rather than renegotiate any terms. That being said, $100,000 an episode would constitute a pretty decent payday.

Katic admitted to being “hurt” and “confused” at the network’s decision to let her go. Her fans shared the actress’s sentiment at the show’s cancellation before season nine. The Hollywood Reporter described the event as “the most perplexing move” they had ever witnessed regarding a show.