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. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    Elenco talentoso, ótima química e diálogos divertidos. David Boreanaz maravilhoso!!!
  2. 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
  3. Vl_cz
    Feb 18, 2017
    0
    The last 12 season just disgusting. They had to finish the show a couple of seasons ago. Now strike one of it completely gone bad. I hope it will not renew any more.
  4. Programming
    May 13, 2016
    0
    Idk who watches this junk. It's highly entertaining to watch all the criminalities imposed by the characters in this so called show. Of course it is called programming for a reason .
  5. gsieg0124
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Over the past 10 years I have become addicted to watching the Fox TV series "Bones". "Bones" began as a crime series where murders were solved by a team headed by an anthropologist who worked closely with an FBI agent. While each week some new and grisly murder was solved, the interpersonal relationships are what makes this show interesting to watch season after season. While this couldOver the past 10 years I have become addicted to watching the Fox TV series "Bones". "Bones" began as a crime series where murders were solved by a team headed by an anthropologist who worked closely with an FBI agent. While each week some new and grisly murder was solved, the interpersonal relationships are what makes this show interesting to watch season after season. While this could have been a serious drama- the writers injected humor and made the crime procedural a comedy-drama.

    What began as a love-hate partnership between the lead characters- Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth-developed over a 10 year time period into a deep friendship, love, marriage and parenthood. These two characters found strength in each other through good and bad times and they never lost faith in each other- even though at times it looked as if their relationship could never survive.

    The supporting staff and their side stories are almost as interesting to see developing as the main characters. Season 10 ended with an uncertainty of where all the characters will be at the start of the next season as Season 11 renewal was not announced until after the season's finale was filmed. It is rumored there will be a time jump and that leaves open the possibility to explore what happened to all of the characters during that period of time. One thing for certain- the writers will find some way to get the team back together as a crime-solving unit and give the fans another season of great stories.    … Expand
  6. Dunestrider
    Nov 20, 2014
    0
    This is truly a ridiculous show. First, in every episode, the FBI and the "Jeffersonian" get together to solve crimes, but in practically every single episode, the crime should not involve the FBI, it would be a local police matter. Second, either Emily Deschanel (who plays the titular character) is either an incredibly horrible actress, or she is purposefully playing a character who actsThis is truly a ridiculous show. First, in every episode, the FBI and the "Jeffersonian" get together to solve crimes, but in practically every single episode, the crime should not involve the FBI, it would be a local police matter. Second, either Emily Deschanel (who plays the titular character) is either an incredibly horrible actress, or she is purposefully playing a character who acts like a robot. In fact, the robot from the 1960's Lost in Space has more personality that "Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan".… Expand
  7. GypsyPeach
    Sep 17, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first few seasons. The cases were interesting, the interactions between the characters (particularly Bones and Booth) were priceless, I love the science experiments and getting to see all the student interns as they rotate. It was a really good show and I love watching the old seasons time and and again but once Booth and Bones got together.... it all went downhill and I can't stand to watch it anymore. Too much drama, too much like a soap opera.... yuck and such a shame it took that turn.… Expand
  8. Wiesy
    Apr 6, 2013
    8
    This program is very good. When i saw this program for the first I was fall in love with it, such a good plot and stuff. Great cast and every time great stories. A must-see program for you and you're children.
  9. 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
  10. Weeksie21
    Feb 14, 2013
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is used to be a show about scientists doing science, and Brennan's character being a believer in facts and evidence over faith in anything supernatural was central to this theme. The so-called epiphany she experiences in the latest episode (Shot in the Dark) along with the precedent of ghosts and psychics being verifiably real (Ghost in the Machine) goes against the every point of her character. More than that, it blatantly perpetrates the worst misconceptions about atheists: That not believing is the result of something 'being wrong' with the person; that atheists are cold, emotionless people who live unfulfilled lives devoid of any kind of warmth or happiness; that Brennan's non-belief has somehow limited her in her life, despite the fact that she's one of the most renowned and successful experts in her field.

    In the end, this episode, like so many before it, was nothing more than sloppy storytelling, lazy writing, and propaganda, plain and simple. And though I'm an atheist, I'm less offended by the (oh-so-common) prejudice against non-believers and more offended by the sheer absence of logical character behavior and progression.    … Expand
  11. sailboatsailor
    Feb 7, 2013
    0
    This is not a series that will appeal to men. The two lead actors are women and at every possible instance they will tell you how superior they think they are and that the men in their lives should be subservient. I was appalled when I watched two random episodes and swore I'd never watch another. Feminism is so yesterday, I won't have anyone force it down my throat. Get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Coeco
    Dec 15, 2012
    1
    God-awful TV series which used to be decent around the first season or two due to unpredictability but now it's a big, growing pulsing lump of personal drama at every corner, pushing into the investigation-nature of the series like a sore thorn. While the make-up artists and the criminal scripts are very well polished, it's all ruined from the force-fed flood of "science" talk andGod-awful TV series which used to be decent around the first season or two due to unpredictability but now it's a big, growing pulsing lump of personal drama at every corner, pushing into the investigation-nature of the series like a sore thorn. While the make-up artists and the criminal scripts are very well polished, it's all ruined from the force-fed flood of "science" talk and repetitive voice-acting.… Expand
  13. inuyashalover
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    this show is so awesome the way they just show you the crime scene no matter how bad it is is amazing and the chemistry between bones and booth is so good can't wait until september
  14. Honest_Alex
    Apr 29, 2012
    1
    BONES IS FOR DICKHEADS. Now that I have your attention I believe that the tv series they call Bones could not possibily be worse. Although David Boreanaz does a half decent job However the female actress is happens to be utterley appauling. The science of the show is absolutley ridiculous. David must leave the show to reach his full potential and how can he possibly do that when he isBONES IS FOR DICKHEADS. Now that I have your attention I believe that the tv series they call Bones could not possibily be worse. Although David Boreanaz does a half decent job However the female actress is happens to be utterley appauling. The science of the show is absolutley ridiculous. David must leave the show to reach his full potential and how can he possibly do that when he is sorounded by incompotent idiots. I have an idea for a show called Gay Drug Wars it would star me and David and we would be homosexual partners in San Francisco and we would kick the drug Lords asses. My prediction 10/10 and we would win a joint Oscar. If you got this far Thanks you could be on my show too >3.… Expand
  15. TVCritical
    Jan 30, 2012
    1
    This show is a waste of time nothing about this is good and I really don't want to spend time critiquing this mess of a TV show the only thing good about this show is the extremely heavy use of gore and gory dead bodies which every time I see one I laugh so hard and when this show's gory dead bodies' is coupled with one of Bones' rare funny deadpan emotionless comments to a person's deathThis show is a waste of time nothing about this is good and I really don't want to spend time critiquing this mess of a TV show the only thing good about this show is the extremely heavy use of gore and gory dead bodies which every time I see one I laugh so hard and when this show's gory dead bodies' is coupled with one of Bones' rare funny deadpan emotionless comments to a person's death and their gory dead bodies I laugh even harder. This show is not funny at all I just find the humor in this show's stupidity this show is so bad it's funny. The worst part of this show is how bad they use science in this show which is suppose to be the main course of the show but they show it and serve it like barf on a plate that makes this show even more of a disappointment/disaster.… Expand
  16. Spielberg00
    Sep 7, 2011
    7
    BONES is a humorous yet gory look at forensics. In almost every episode, the script seems disappointingly weak, but the acting of Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz makes up for all the show's flaws. A lot of times, the plot can be quite shallow, and at other times ridiculously complex, but this is a smooth, witty combination of a soap opera (a little bit too much of that at times) and aBONES is a humorous yet gory look at forensics. In almost every episode, the script seems disappointingly weak, but the acting of Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz makes up for all the show's flaws. A lot of times, the plot can be quite shallow, and at other times ridiculously complex, but this is a smooth, witty combination of a soap opera (a little bit too much of that at times) and a crime thriller, with even another twist of its own genre.… Expand
  17. TheRealz
    Aug 8, 2011
    10
    Absolutely incredible. How anyone could give this show less than a 10 probably hasn't watched more than one episode. The cast is amazingly lovable and consistently believable. Even though this shows has been on for over five years, it never ceases to amaze and interest me time after time with not only its plot, but also its characters which I have grown to enjoy thoroughly.
  18. babydoll95
    May 19, 2011
    10
    GREAT SHOW! i love it, its interesting, romantic,dramatic(in a way) not to mention educational. I never watched anything with dead in it but Bones seem to be a exception. The cast is very talented.
    I really hope there's going to be another season, i was shocked and thrilled at the season six finale, i can't wait . Best show ever
  19. ILYAH
    Jan 10, 2011
    9
    This is a well written show, however, it does lack some of the finesse that other non-procedural shows offer.
    The science presented, is for the most part, valid; however, it is presented for its shock value rather than proper scientific procedure. Reducing the in-your-face factor would make this a much better show to watch.
    The acting is done very nicely, even if the scripting is below par    This is a well written show, however, it does lack some of the finesse that other non-procedural shows offer.
    The science presented, is for the most part, valid; however, it is presented for its shock value rather than proper scientific procedure. Reducing the in-your-face factor would make this a much better show to watch.
    The acting is done very nicely, even if the scripting is below par in some situations. The leads make up for it with their on screen chemistry, therefore saving the show from the mediocre morass that it would fall into.
    Some of the seconds and support characters would be better suited with more screen time, and a deeper background, rather than attempting to make the viewer ship attempt to fill in the blanks as they are tossed about.
    Overall, I am impressed, but believe that the show could use improvement.    … Expand
  20. TenaciousTexan
    Jan 4, 2011
    3
    This show started out really good (first 3 1/2 seasons) and is now swirling the bowl. If a viewer watches three show from the first 3 seasons and then three from the next 3 seasons, anyone can see the obvious decline of writing, acting and storylines. It is like they never thought it would last this long and failed to plan for a long running show and are now grasping at straws for each newThis show started out really good (first 3 1/2 seasons) and is now swirling the bowl. If a viewer watches three show from the first 3 seasons and then three from the next 3 seasons, anyone can see the obvious decline of writing, acting and storylines. It is like they never thought it would last this long and failed to plan for a long running show and are now grasping at straws for each new episode..All of the most climatic scenes of the B&B relationship have been really pretty anti-climatic - a lot of hype with little payoff. I'll never watch another Hart Hanson show again. What a disappointment this show turned out to be...… Expand
  21. GillianY
    Jul 7, 2009
    10
    This is a great show! Definitely my no. 1! It's absolutely the best show ever! And to those lousy critics who gave it a bad review, your jobs are pretty pointless. Its attention to detail is great! I bet you haven't watched a whole season of it. You can't judge a show based on 1 to 10 episodes of it. You can't ignore the sexual tension between Booth and Brennan.
  22. ciciD
    Apr 28, 2009
    9
    GREAT chemistry between the two main characters! Definitely can't be taken too seriously but way more entertaining than most of the other depressing mystery shows out there today.
  23. lynnec
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    Best show--most entertaining on television today! Great chemistry...great supporting cast. Fun and interesting stories.
  24. MaciejC
    Mar 14, 2009
    9
    Often described as a CSI/X-Files hybrid, this show throws away the most irritating features of those shows. It's actually much closer to the X-Files, but - fortunately - free of all the supernatural rubbish. The makers of 'Bones' managed to prove that it's possible to keep the X-Files' feel and suspense without calling aliens for help. In fact, it wouldn't be Often described as a CSI/X-Files hybrid, this show throws away the most irritating features of those shows. It's actually much closer to the X-Files, but - fortunately - free of all the supernatural rubbish. The makers of 'Bones' managed to prove that it's possible to keep the X-Files' feel and suspense without calling aliens for help. In fact, it wouldn't be fair to compare dr. Brennan and Booth to Scully and Mulder. The first two seem much more intriguing to me as individuals, and their relationship - which is hard to discuss if you haven't been watching the show for some time - is much more than you'd expect from a typical show's writers. Although 'Bones' is a forensics/procedural show, it doesn't share much with the CSI series. Personally, I hate CSI basic premise: law synonymous with ethics and morality, and the belief that putting people in prison for years for victimless crimes is right. Fortunately, there is no Horatio Caine in 'Bones'. Booth, being a FBI agent, may be loved by the audience, but they're not tricked into thinking all his actions are right. Other things i love about this show? All the characters, of course, most of them subtly and adorably shifted from normality (not unlike me); the show's distinctive (and sometimes black) humor, making it quite light-hearted for a procedural; and the scenes where dr. Brennan shows the true meaning of "free thought" (i can't remember any other show where the protagonist says that cocaine should be sold legally). OK, so what are the weak points of 'Bones'? Well, it's definitely not as visually stunning as CSI (although I love the title sequence). And that may contribute to another problem, which I'd call 'thrill distribution'. The episode opening is usually electifying, and the suspense lasts for most of its 40+minutes, aided by action sequences. But when we get to know who the killer was, it's not really satisfying. Even without event recreations or flashbacks, or retelling (lack of it may count as relying on the viewer's intelligence), it could have been played better. Of course there are exceptions, like when the duo finds the victim alive. But still, I wouldn't date a Miss World if she said CSI is better.… Expand
  25. GS.
    Apr 15, 2008
    9
    A recent convert, wish I watched from the beginning!
  26. WandaK
    Feb 25, 2008
    9
    Great chemistry between the lead actors, snappy dialogue, does not take itself too seriously. The supporting cast is very interesting as well. I really enjoy it.
  27. DavidS.
    Jan 8, 2008
    10
    It's quite apparent to those who have watched an entire season of this show, which critics are being paid to write - and which are paid to think. This is a great show. Its attention to detail is a strength, not a weakness. The ability for the actors to rattle off so many large, humbling scientific words - believably - is only a small part of the vast amount of talent on the show.
  28. KimO
    Aug 28, 2007
    9
    Excellent science - would love to have clips to show in science lab. Many themes not appropriate for children. Love the dialogue and character development/interaction. Great show - one of my top 3.
  29. LarryD.
    Aug 26, 2007
    10
    Love this show!
  30. LarryD.
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    Love this show!
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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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