Hi Bones Booth Pod!
This is possibly an unpopular opinion, but I really dislike Finn Abernathy. It doesn't help that he is the first new squint introduced after Vincent Nigel Murray dies, so more than anything, it's jarring to see someone new interact with our established series regulars. Finn is far from the only mildly annoying character on the show, (and a lot of it comes down to his accent) but it is hard for me to find things to like about him. As a result, I find the B plot with Finn wanting to date Michelle to be an aggravating addition to an otherwise solid episode.
The case itself is kind of interesting, and I like that it is a lower stakes episode following the birth of Christine. Keeping the plot relatively simple is a good thing. My favorite part of the episode centers around Booth and Brennan returning to work after taking parental leave, and figuring out how to balance their jobs, with their new responsibilities at home. I appreciate getting to see Booth and Brennan continue to navigate their romantic relationship now that they are also parents, and the scene on the couch at the end of the episode is very sweet.
Similar to Hodgins and Angela, Brennan is dealing with some separation anxiety now that Christine is in daycare. She initially insists that compartmentalizing her life is the only way to get work done, but I am glad that we see a softer side to Brennan by the end of the episode. She can be dedicated to her work, and also acknowledge that her daughter takes top priority in her life now.
This is possibly an unpopular opinion, but I really dislike Finn Abernathy. It doesn't help that he is the first new squint introduced after Vincent Nigel Murray dies, so more than anything, it's jarring to see someone new interact with our established series regulars. Finn is far from the only mildly annoying character on the show, (and a lot of it comes down to his accent) but it is hard for me to find things to like about him. As a result, I find the B plot with Finn wanting to date Michelle to be an aggravating addition to an otherwise solid episode.
The case itself is kind of interesting, and I like that it is a lower stakes episode following the birth of Christine. Keeping the plot relatively simple is a good thing. My favorite part of the episode centers around Booth and Brennan returning to work after taking parental leave, and figuring out how to balance their jobs, with their new responsibilities at home. I appreciate getting to see Booth and Brennan continue to navigate their romantic relationship now that they are also parents, and the scene on the couch at the end of the episode is very sweet.
Similar to Hodgins and Angela, Brennan is dealing with some separation anxiety now that Christine is in daycare. She initially insists that compartmentalizing her life is the only way to get work done, but I am glad that we see a softer side to Brennan by the end of the episode. She can be dedicated to her work, and also acknowledge that her daughter takes top priority in her life now.
