Bones

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 13, 2005
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 294
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 294
  3. Negative: 63 out of 294
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  1. Nightshayde
    Oct 19, 2005
    6
    The writing in this show is terrible, which just makes me even that much more impressed with David Boreanaz. He somehow manages to rise above the excessive mediocrity of this show. I do like to keep track of the number of highly illegal things that Brennan and Booth do each episode. Between the two of them, every case they've handled together so far would've been thrown out of The writing in this show is terrible, which just makes me even that much more impressed with David Boreanaz. He somehow manages to rise above the excessive mediocrity of this show. I do like to keep track of the number of highly illegal things that Brennan and Booth do each episode. Between the two of them, every case they've handled together so far would've been thrown out of court. A better female lead is necessary if this show is going to last, but as long as they have David Boreanaz I'll keep watching.… Expand
  2. drlowdon
    Feb 27, 2013
    5
    Forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) is regularly called in by law enforcement to assist on murder investigations thanks to her ability to find clues left behind in the victims bones. On one such occasion she is teamed with Special Agent Booth (Boreanaz) who quickly releases just how useful her insights can be in helping him solve cases.

    Make no mistake about it    Forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) is regularly called in by law enforcement to assist on murder investigations thanks to her ability to find clues left behind in the victims bones. On one such occasion she is teamed with Special Agent Booth (Boreanaz) who quickly releases just how useful her insights can be in helping him solve cases.

    Make no mistake about it Bones falls very much into that most overcrowded of genres, the crime procedural, as each weeks sees the pair solve a new case. The chemistry between the two leads, while not up to that of Castle and Beckett, certainly helps to keep things humorous and generally enjoyable but as is so often happens with this genre the case of the week formula prevents any real plot development over the course of the series. As a result it is difficult to describe Bones as 'must see' TV and, me for at least, will only ever be a show I watch when there is nothing else on.    … Expand
  3. RoyalCityMan
    Jun 12, 2017
    5
    I've wanted to like this show as I was a big fan of Boreanaz in Angel. It seems like too much about the Character: Seely Booth seems like a whimsical dart toss that isn't so much incorporated into the portrayal. Booth is supposed to be a devout Catholic who sleeps with 2 different women in 2 days... then figures he's such hot stuff that he treats all those he feels are lesser than himI've wanted to like this show as I was a big fan of Boreanaz in Angel. It seems like too much about the Character: Seely Booth seems like a whimsical dart toss that isn't so much incorporated into the portrayal. Booth is supposed to be a devout Catholic who sleeps with 2 different women in 2 days... then figures he's such hot stuff that he treats all those he feels are lesser than him like cr*p. What is that? FAN fiction!? The other characters seem wooden and contrived. Not as bad as 'Pass around the script and read a line' but close.… Expand

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#39 Best TV Season of 2005
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#19 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    An engaging crime show that borrows plenty from the ''CSI" franchise but adds a layer of light character drama.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    88
    Boreanaz and Deschanel stir good chemistry as a crime-fighting duo.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Sid Smith
    40
    The scientific setup may be intriguing... But the dialogue, including the contrived sexual tension between Temperance and Seeley, is strictly canned and cutesy.
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