“Stana has been my partner all this time, and I thank her for creating the character of Beckett,” // “I wish her well, and have no doubt she will succeed in everything she pursues. She will be missed.”

Fillion also confirmed that the Beckett- and Stana Katic-less Season 9 — had there been one — would have picked up after a meaningful time jump.

TVLine has confirmed that among the deleted scenes on Castle: The Complete Eighth Season (available Aug. 23), not included is the cliffhanger ending that was to close Season 8 in the event of renewal.

“One araw you will look back and you will realise that every experience you’ve ever had, every seeming mistake or blind alley was actually a straight line to who you were meant to be.” -Castle