Bones

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Overall 5 star rating4.84 of 5 (by 122 users)



Bones Review Summary

"No Bones about it: this show has some serious heart!" Fox's forensic crime drama starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz is for some their only "can't miss" show, with many being fans from the book series by Kathy Reichs as well. Reviewers are finding that this show "has only grown funnier, deeper, and more richly layered" with each season. The main "characters are lovable and witty and so much fun" and have such great chemistry that viewers enjoy the "will they or won't they" part of their relationship. Bones is "intelligent, tantalizing, sexy, and engaging." Fans of forensic police dramas, such as the entire CSI series, feel Bones is one of the best with both drama and humor, yet they also caution that "some parts are extremely graphic and not for those with a weak stomach."
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MAY
3
2007

The Case

Fox's Wednesday night forensic crime drama Bones is nearing the end of its second season, and considering that the show has only grown funnier, deeper, and more richly layered, I don't think anyone's surprised that it's been renewed for a third.  To put this show in context, let me just say...

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television buff, character-lover

Nicole
Austin, TX
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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NOV
28
2007
Does anyone else out there wonder about these two and whether or not they should get together? Some shows are better when they don't get together and some needs to get together, I just can't decide on this one. They are really an interesting couple. I love what she can do with just bones.
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a woman, comedy fan

katatude
Cabool, MO
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Bones Ratings and Reviews

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10
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Likes to be entertained

OCT
4
2008
I'm so glad that Bones is back for season four! 

This is a smart, funny, well written show on Fox.  It's about a group of scientists that work at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington D.C.  They use forensics to solve crimes.  The main character is Temperance Brennan (aka Bones) she is an expert in, well, bones.  Her FBI sidekick (Booth) is also her sometimes love interest, a common theme I know but they have a fun dynamic. This season seems to be featuring a revolving intern character, a new one each week with their own set of quirks.  Another fun character is Dr. Sweets, he is Brennan...
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5 star rating
2008 Writer
alicat8
Ann Arbor, MI



5
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fascinated by the unknown, character-lover, having a sense of humor, very picky about tv, Open-minded

NOV
30
2007
Bones is on my list of the movies on tv that I will stop whatever I am doing and grab and snack and never miss an episode.  Bones and Booth make a great pair.  I love how they make her look so unworldly so to speak, like everything we normally do has to be explained to her.  Also how she jumps right to the point when describing how someone died and Booth gives her that look and shakes his head, then tells her how she should have said it.  It has a lot of suspense and humor, but they have a serious side also.  Some one else said they couldn't wait til the "kiss"  I am with them, I can't wait... review »
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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
rainny
Richwood, WV



3
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a movie buff, Likes to be entertained, into action flicks, a comedy fan, computer literate, a movie lover

MAY
3
2009

While some people may find that the program may be too gory of many younger viewers, "Bones" ensures that proper scientific names of body parts, material, and the like are placed in front of the viewer.

 

"Bones" never talks down to its audience, nor does it talk over their heads. The interpersonal relationships is the thread that pulls the whole thing together. The program doesn't sugar coat the destructive nature of humans, nor does it hide the empathic nature either.

 

The female leads are strong women who are completely different:

     Dr. Brennan - Bones - a forensic anthropologist...

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5 star rating
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tiny17701
Williamsport, PA



3
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a woman, character-lover, Likes to be entertained, an avid TV watcher, fun loving, a movie buff, a comedy fan, into action flicks

AUG
13
2009

I am so glad Bones is back.  I love Booth and Brennen.  Their chemistry is amazing, the rest of the Bones cast work together so well.  My teens and my husband like watching Bones because they learn new things about science in every show.  I like trying to figure out who done it and how they did.  I like that they don't give up with hard cases, it intrigues them enough to keep working on it. 

Another reason that I love Bones is that the women characters are very strong and smart in their own right, they don't rely on men for everything.  Also, I like that Booth actually belives in the team...

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
cruzjrmrs
Pasadena, TX



2
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a fan of clever plots, an avid TV watcher, Internet User

NOV
18
2007
I was reading the books way before the show and now I love the show as well. I  have almost all of Kathy Reichs Books and its in them that you get to know Temperance Brennan well . The Bones TV Show has really done well this passed year  with better story lines and less jumping around. The first few shows of season 1 were a bit jumpy and I found that the people I recogmended the show to did not like it as much as I thought ,But now that the dust has settled  its perfect and very well done both characters are lovable and witty and so much fun with plenty of pent up romance to keep you watching... review »
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5 star rating
2009 Writer
lorialcorn2006
Palm Coast, FL



2
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watching chick flicks, a movie buff, a comedy fan, into action flicks

JUL
25
2009

i love brennen's and booth's chemistry together, at one point i wished for them to get together but i think it would take a totally different turn to where i would not enjoy it as much. brennan's almost non-existent humor makes Bones actually be funny especially the sparring with Booth. She's the brain, he's the heart. Booth himself is a delicious piece of tv.

It is also funny how Brennan talks to others, such as other law enforncement and they find her completely offended by her upfront attitude and she has no idea that she was in any way being mean. I think thats what i love about Brennan, her...

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5 star rating
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bgnrslady
San Jose, CA



2
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a woman, an infrequent movie goer, Likes to be entertained, a fan of clever plots, into action flicks, an avid TV watcher

AUG
22
2009

Bones is the best show I have seen for awhile, and I wish I had seen it from season 1. I am now a number 1 Fan and will never miss another episode in my life, unless of course, for some strange reason, they decided to cancel it, I would then watch repeats until forever. I love the spark between Bones and Booth, and I can't wait to see if they finally hook-up and get some of that sexual tension between them into the BED!!! And I think that would make the show even more exciting, two lovers solving crimes. I wish Angela and her geek would get back together, they really made a cute couple, and they...

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5 star rating
gigisworld2007
Columbus, OH



2
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a fan of clever plots, Likes to be entertained, an avid TV watcher, character-lover

NOV
25
2008

One of the consistently great shows on television today.  It's got a great blend of interesting and complex characters and has yet to disappoint.

Forensic scientist, Temperance Brennan and her FBI partner, Seely Booth, solve unusual and complex crimes.  The show is sprinkled with a great supporting cast, humor and romance.  Unlike a lot of crime dramas, Bones is not stale and uses fresh material for every episode.

In an effort to mix things up this season, Brennan's right hand man, Zach Eddy went to prison and a new scientist fills his job slot in each episode making for some of the best, awkward...

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5 star rating
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LB2667
East Berlin, PA



2
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an infrequent movie goer

DEC
20
2008

I have been watching the tv series Bones for quite awhile and thoroughly enjoy it.  It is definitely out of the box , not just another ER clone. 

The characters are diverse and realistic. Sorta like " the medical dream team". 

The main character is cantancerous, self absorbed, arrogant, very intelligent, excessively intense, commited in a convoluted way, sexy, and at times comes across as insecure, immature, and totally screwed up socially & psychologically.  I like to think of him as a lovable SOB.

The story lines are unique and one can actually learn tidbits of info occasionally.  The team...

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4 star rating
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anothernic
Warren, RI



2
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a fan of clever plots, character-lover

NOV
20
2007

I only have one show that is a "can't miss" every week and this is it.  I am an avid reader and often find Movies and TV shows which are loosely based on books I've read to disappoint me, however, Bones is not one of those disappointments.

The show has a wonderful underlying storyline, yet each week's show is interesting enough that they can stand on their own.  This isn't one of those "if you didn't see it from the beginning you're lost" shows.  Instead, each week continues to build the characters and make them feel more real every week.

 The stories are great mysteries and I love to see how...

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5 star rating
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Catbarnes
Micro, NC



1
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fun loving

SEP
6
2009

I love the series Bones!! I didn't watch it till the 3rd season was almost over! I have heard of it before, but never watched it. My boss had brought in the DVD boxset of the 1st season and told me I should really give it a chance and watch it! Oh my god!! Awesome!! Love it!! The show is really funny, but does have it's gross parts! Not too bad though! You can tell that the characters have a good chemistry together and they all get along really well together as well! I have watched all of the seasons now to get myself caught up and are now awaiting season 4 which will be starting soon! I can not...

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5 star rating
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haugustine
Pottsville, PA



1
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Likes to be entertained

DEC
15
2008

I love this show!  I thought it would incredibly stupid but I love the characters and the witty reparte.  The crimes are creative and the actors are very good at the roles they play.  I love Booth and Bones and I definitely try to watch every week.  The older episodes are just as good as the new ones.  I just wish Booth and Bones would get together!  This new seasons is amazing, I think the show never fails to disappoint even after so many seasons.  The new cases are great and I think there is still great chemistry.


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5 star rating
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lmchristine
Barrington, RI



1
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a movie buff, Likes to be entertained

OCT
14
2008
I miss B O N E S when it off season.  It is so entertaining and intriguing.  These two people make such a lovely, entertaining, intelligent, sparing couple.  Eventually they have got to have an affair!  It's in the air when they are together and they are really a charming couple but as it is now it's a tease waiting for the inevitable :-)
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San Diego, CA



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