Lots of sticky wickets in last night’s episode — which featured the murder of a hell-and-brimstone male televangelist turned post-op transsexual female pastor of a tiny congregation that welcomed all kinds — so where would we like to begin, Bones fans? The hour was rather lacking in any substantive Brennan-Booth ‘shipper moments (except perhaps finding out that while Booth would like Brennan better as a man, Brennan would probably find Booth too pretty as a woman), which leaves us with only the issues. Anyone got anything profound to say about sexual orientation or religion? What about boating accidents and/or the importance of swimming with a buddy? On our newly developed Zack Replacement Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being a brain in a jar and 10 being George Clooney, where would you put tonight’s random-fact-filled but ultimately disposable intern, Mr. Nigel "Vino Delectable" Murray? And how much longer can the Murphy Brown-style rotating employee schtick stay fun?
Oct 9
2008
01:49 PM ET
'Bones': Post-op Post-mortem
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Whitney! I love your writing! I love bones! so pleeeeease write more write more, want more Bones recap!!!!!!!!!!
The episode really just hit the wall with the yeah we get it now lets move on soon part of the series, in my opinion. Its still fun of course but the Zach replacement is still going on and it got really dry last night with Mr. Nigel. At least the preview for next seasons episode looks amazing. Bones’ father returns and is bringing up whats with Booth not making a move…I Like.
Miss the more detailed “Bones” recaps, but still happy to see one here at all
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In spite of what Hodgins said in last night’s episode, I still think they’re going to find a way to bring Zach back. I know people didn’t like the way they brought him in a couple of weeks ago, but I was so unhappy with what they did with his character at the end of last season that I was kind of over the moon about seeing him on it again. In any case, I don’t think they would keep talking about his character in EVERY episode if they weren’t planning on bringing him back in. Plus, the fact that they keep going through assistants “Murphy Brown” style just shows how much no one can replace him.
Yeah, the rotating intern schtick is already not fun. I’ll confess that for some unknown reason it’s making me irrationally upset, but even under normal circumstances, I think I’d be ready for a more permanent staff member.
Ok, did anyone else notice the son was the kid from 7th heaven and his dad was a preacher. Just thought that was funny.
Bones has been a favorite in my family since it hit the air, but we all agree it has come down with a bad case of “Monk disease” this season.
When the show was at its best, Booth was tormented by his past and struggling to reconcile his guilt with his sense of duty. Brennan was a savant struggling to become a more functional human.
Now Booth is a fool and a foil, and Brennan is a parody of the socially dysfunctional. Their humanity and depth have been stripped away because the possibility that they may grow and change is seen as a threat to the success of the show.
Just as the producers of Monk have trapped their character in his “defective detective” persona because it’s “what the viewers want”, the producers of Bones have retreated to a cartoon view of their characters that doesn’t serve the show, the actors, or the audience.
I appreciate that they allow Booth to have a faith without being an overly wacky ‘church lady’.
I always love this show, and appreciated the banter, as usual. But, I’d like to see Angela and Hodgins move forward and start working their way back together. I thought their breakup was not believable.
Totally spotted David Gallagher from 7th Heaven (though admittedly, I had to look up his name). He’s aging quite well. Good for him. Looks like he’s been making the guest rounds (Saving Grace, CSI: Miami).
Dear David Gallagher,
Maybe you should stay away from any acting jobs having to do with religion? Just a thought. I mean, don’t actors usually want to change up their image? The piercings weren’t enough a change, man.
Sincerely,
Jackie
On another note – I did enjoy the episode, especially when Booth pointed out the glaring metaphor of Pat’s death that was lost on Bones. And I kind of like the always-changing intern. Although I did thoroughly enjoy random-fact guy, I also liked the guy from a few eps ago that thought Bones wanted to sleep with him. And the depressed guy. Couldn’t they make Sweets an intern? I want to see more of him!
And how are Angela and Hodges NOT awkward? They should totally play that up, or play up some left over sexual tension! Come on!
And couldn’t there be King of the Labs with Cam or something? I LOVE her now.
Seriously, stop with these dumb paragraphs and give us a normal TV WATCH!!!!!!!!! Geez, we’ve been asking for weeks, what’s the friggin deal?!
I liked the episode, though there have been better. So far, I’m kinda iffy on this season.
And I agree – I want a full Bones TVWatch!!
I actually kinda like the revolving intern bit. I always thought Zack was a little bit on the creepy side. Whatever happened to the one guy who was kind of a recurring lab technician? Dr. Clark Edison? (I just IMDB’d him…I swear I’m not that much of a Bones super-fan.) He was the best one – he should be the permanent replacement.
I laughed so hard at the “swim with a buddy” line! I hope they give Sweets 7 H
Sorry- I hope they give Sweets & Hodgins more to do in future eps.