Bones (2005– )

A forensic anthropologist and a cocky FBI agent build a team to investigate death causes. And quite often, there isn't more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones.

Creator:

Hart Hanson

Stars:

Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Emily Deschanel	...	Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (165 episodes, 2005-2013)
David Boreanaz	...	Special Agent Seeley Booth (165 episodes, 2005-2013)
Michaela Conlin	...	Angela Montenegro (165 episodes, 2005-2013)
T.J. Thyne	...	Dr. Jack Hodgins (165 episodes, 2005-2013)
Tamara Taylor	...	Dr. Camille Saroyan (143 episodes, 2006-2013)
John Francis Daley	...	Dr. Lance Sweets (115 episodes, 2007-2013)

Storyline

Brilliant, but socially inept, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperence Brennan works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington DC. After consulting for him on a FBI case, she is approached by cocky yet charming ex-Army Ranger turned Special Agent, Seeley Booth to help the Bureau solve crimes by identifying human remains that are too far gone for standard FBI forensic investigations. Brennan's empirical, literal view of the world causes friction with Booths emotive, instinctive attitude creating a volatile relationship. However as their case load increases the symbiotic partnership produces results and with the support of Brennan's Squint Squad, murderers, past and present should be on the look out.

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Plot Keywords:

fbi | anthropologist | forensics | fbi agent | bones | 

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Taglines:

Death is their living.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

FOX [us] Sky One [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

13 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brennan

Filming Locations:

Stage 6, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Far Field Productions, Josephson Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

40 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, the weight they'd give the victim who was exactly like Brennan on "The Doctor in the Photo" would be 20lbs less than the weight that aired. Emily Deschanel had read the script and called the producers, asking them to put the weight closer to the reality.

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Goofs

During the title sequence, when David Boreanaz is presented, the "FBI" label on his jacket is mirrored.

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Quotes

Special Agent Seeley Booth: Don't you have work to do?
Dr. Jack Hodgins: Don't you?
Special Agent Seeley Booth: Right, Right

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Connections

Referenced in Special Collector's Edition: Zombie Town (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Bones Theme (Squints Mix By DJ Corporate)"
Written by The Crystal Method
Performed by The Crystal Method

User Reviews

Good blend of character relationship, plot, and occasional humor in horrific situations

David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel start well with better than two-dimensional characters in a fresh look at a CSI type show. Based on the real-life work of forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs, it's fun, kicky, and only occasionally too gruesome to look at. Not quite like one of Ms. Reichs' novels, it is still a pleasure for a fan (me!) to watch. Boreanaz' past work on Buffy and Angel stands in good stead here as he delivers lines that stand up to a strong female role without diminishing it. Also like Buffy, humor lends grace to embarrassing social situations that highlight common human vulnerabilities. Surrounding the 2 major players are other characters who add to the thrust of a character driven show. The writers do good work giving each character unique attributes that have nothing to do with hair color or body measurements. The entire cast does a good job presenting real, quirky individuals who don't have to rely on looks to sell the worth of their character to the viewers. That alone is something new for any CSI show. Still some rough edges in writing and delivery (Tempe's "I wish this was the worst I have seen" was painful for all the wrong reasons),"Bones" has great potential.