Here are the synopsis for the next two upcoming Castle’s “3×11 – Nikki Heat” & “3×12 – Poof! You’re Dead”
CASTLE – “Nikki Heat” – Castle’s novel “Heat Wave” is being turned into a movie, and the Hollywood hottie cast as the movie’s lead shows up at Beckett’s invitation to better understand the character she’s going to play. Laura Prepon (“October Road,” “That ’70s Show”) guest stars as actress Natalie Rhodes. As our threesome investigates the murder of a high-class matchmaker, Natalie goes to extremes in the name of “character research,” transforming herself into the spitting image of Beckett — much to Castle’s delight and Beckett’s dismay. Also in the episode, Melody Thomas Scott (“Young & the Restless”) and Thomas Calabro (“Melrose Place”) guest star, on “Castle,” MONDAY, JANUARY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET).
CASTLE – “Poof! You’re Dead” – When the owner of historic Drake’s Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini’s famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle & Beckett meet master magician Tobias Strange (guest star Gilles Marini, “Brothers & Sisters,” “Dancing With the Stars”). Meanwhile, the magicians aren’t the only ones keeping secrets, as a new romantic relationship is revealed for Esposito and Lanie, on “Castle,” MONDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET). Also in the episode, Carrie Genzel (“All My Children”) guest stars as Naomi Dahl, a former model and wife to a savvy billionaire philanthropist.