DVD Review: Bones (the series)

Bones
(DVD Bones)

This is a procedural crime mystery series that ran on Fox television 2005-2017. The show follows Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist, and her team from the fictional Jeffersonian Institute in Washington, DC, as they work with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth as they solve crimes, both Cold Case and recent. We also become involved in their personal lives.

 

The TV series is based on the Temperance Brennan book series by Kathy Reichs, herself a forensic anthropologist. There are currently 21 novels and several short stories in the written series, but be warned, the TV series departs from the books.

 

The series is fast-paced, full of scientific terms and fascinating procedures, as well as interesting mysteries. Be prepared to see a lot of bones, blood, and tissue but none of it is gratuitous and you will learn much about the scientific process – who knew a science lab could be so interesting? There is also much humor (but not as a tool to ridicule the characters) as the science-based staff, especially Brennan, are frequently flummoxed by pop culture and their awkwardness with social skills.

 

Starring Emily Deschanel (“Cold Mountain,” “The Alamo,” “Glory Road”) as Temperance “Bones” Brennan and David Boreanaz (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “SEAL Team”) as Booth, these two actors – as well as the entire cast – gave us characters who formed a family while solving interesting murders using science. It’s apparent that Bones and Booth are the main characters, but the secondary characters are equally important to the storylines, and to the audience.

 

I highly recommend this entertaining series for its humor, intelligence, mysteries, and cast of characters. The library owns all twelve seasons on DVD.

 

(The novels by Kathy Reichs that this TV series was inspired by are available in print and audiobook formats.)

 

( Internet Movie Database entry for this series ) | ( official Bones Facebook page )

 

Recommended by Charlotte M.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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