You're not hallucinating the sports car-- in the beginning of the show, when it wasn't awful, Brennan loved to drive and often begged Booth to let her drive the car they were in. Also, and this I'm not sure about, I thought there was an episode or two where Booth was jealous of her car.

From the completely illogical decision to make Zack a serial killer (or would-be serial killer, or helper of a serial killer) on, this show has sucked. Which is why I have not watched it this whole season.

I turned off that last episode as soon as I saw where they were going with the pregnancy pact. Also skipped the one with the army buddy and the one where Booth was buried alive and saw a ghost, or some nonsense.

As for the interns, I hope they bring back that guy that doesn't give a shit about their personal problems. I can respect that. I certainly wouldn't want to hear Angela ramble on about her relationships or the crazy science fiction technology she seems to build in between orgies and marriages.

Other than enjoying the rotating interns, I completely agree.

I'd like my old Bones back.

Agreed on most of it. Throw in the guy who plays hockey with Booth, he'd be a good "Zack." He's less annoying than the others and would leave more room to grow. You're completely right about the car.

I was mad at how they treated the Muslim intern (it was like they'd never met a religious scientist, even though the two often go hand-in-hand). It was so extreme it was out of character. Brennan trying to learn Booth's job, though, I was okay with. I think she's always been a little self-conscious about how she relates to people, and she admires Booth for it. When she heard that she might be able to learn how to do what this person she admires does, and that she could use her favorite thing--reason--she probably went overboard.

I miss this show. It was so well written. It was sly, and witty, and well constructed.

We all acknowledge the Zach-Gorgomon plot was extremely poorly handled. As was the 'Booth is shot, no he's not'. But there was hope that was a misstep, an unfortunate result of the writer's strike. But it's gone completely off the rails.

In a smart show, characters need to be consistent. Of course they change and develop, but that development needs to be consistent with their character. Continuity errors, goofy gimmicks. I miss this show.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is baffled by this show. It seemed to go down the drain right around the time TWOP wrote about how it was the best procedural on TV.

I found Zach annoying and would be happy with pretty much any one of the replacements they've had. I also disliked the Angela/Hodgins coupling because I don't really like Hodgins.

Agree on everything else, though.

Haven't watched since the absurd and insulting Zach storyline mishandling, and it sounds like I'm not missing much - yay!

Bones used to be the only show that I actually watched when it aired - preempting any plans that I might have had.
Now? I really don't care if I miss an episode.

I am a B/B shipper but I liked them MUCH better when the chemistry wasn't so contrived. The OTT contrived OMG!-B+B-ARE-MEANT-TO-BE-TOGETHER scenes are quite efficiently evoking antipathy from me.

Another problem I'm having with season 4 is that the other squints don't *nearly* get enough time onscreen due to HH throwing BB anvils at our heads. Angela, Hodgins, Camille have become caricatures of their selves - although I did enjoy today's Cam-centric episode very much. Bring back the sensitive Angela from S1 & S2. Give Hodgins more screen time -- he deserves it.

Also, the science is getting LOUSY. That's coming from someone who hasn't taken chemistry since leaving highschool. Hydrofluoric acid (Bones that Foam) would have SERIOUS effects on them. Minor symptoms: Chest pain, fever, bluish lips and fingernails, acute pooling in the lungs and chills. That's grade 10 chemistry.

Honestly, I'm planning on sticking until season finale. If that has something *relatively* good to offer, I'll stick around for the next season. If not, I'm going to contend myself with reruns of seasons 1, 2 and every episode except the finale of season 3. The only reason I'm still putting up with the glorified sh*t cake this show is offering is because I love all the characters.

I agree whole heartedly. Every time I watch an episode from S1-S2, I hate S4 even more. I watch every new episode of Bones hoping that it'll return to it's old glory and I'm always disappointed. It feels like ever since the Zac debacle in the S3 finale it has gone off the rails. Even episodes that should be great, like the conclusion of the Gravedigger arc, are horribly disappointing.

i love Brennans change cos its only cos of Booth...i agree with Zack and especialy with halucination of Parker...im okey with family guy cos all i care about is that that little guy its gonna make booth and brennan hook up or just make over...i dont know the show itself and i dont care...its gonna be more fantasy episode and what...i think its kinda every fanfic i read so why do ppl mind having there a cartoon haha...
i really changed my mind about Cam in the last episode...i didnt mind her before but she wasnt my fav at all...but now i like her more:)also i loved the way how she compared B&B relationship to her and her ex doc bf haha:)
i think including all of the changes i think its just improvment and i love every epidsode ever aired:) and i will im very sure of that!:)

Word to your entire post, Angel. In addition to those points, I'd like to add Sweets. Ugh. Suddenly Booth is incapable of doing an interrogation without that idiot? Please. I want my Booth back, not this poser. This whole Brennan wants a kid thing is ridiculous. I don't even recognize her anymore. It's sad. At this rate I don't want her and Booth together EVER and and I'm a big BB shipper.

Perhaps the writers have finally just had enough of Kathy Reichs, the horrible, shrill woman whose "experience" is the basis for the show. Maybe she ran out of case files (since she isn't very accomplished in real life, this would make sense), or maybe she just pissed off all the writers by being herself. Avoid.

I do agree with some of the points above, but Bones is still one of my favorite shows on TV. I don't like the hallucinations, or Agent Perotta, and the Family Guy thing ... I love both shows but honestly? Not a fan of the crossover so randomly.

I don't mind the revolving interns. I would like them to pick one already. Or all of them. Except the annoying girl, but that's done now, good.

Even with these things, I still think Bones is my favorite procedural on TV and I watch it religiously every Thursday.

I'm another one who was lost to the horrible writing. I discovered Bones in season 2, rented and watched all of season 1 and was ready to enjoy another series...but, goodness, it's become awful. Not interesting in the slightest and I am usually filled with a desire to give Brennan a good slap. I'm supposed to like the hero/heroine, right? Hmmmm...I like Booth when the writers remember he's not an idiot.

Glad *I* wasn't hallucinating the change in Brennan!

Seriously... in the first two seasons she was never robotic. She always found a way to relate to the social situations around her via some antro quote. Where as now it seems to have taken the "Brennan is a social retard" joke waaaay too far. There is a difference between making the character flawed and impaired. When did Brennan become cranky and robotic?

Also they are seriously underusing the rest of the crew. The best part of this show was always the fact there was more of a team than just a duo.

Castle has the potential to steal my weekly procedural slot just because Bones is beginning to grate.

I seem to be in the minority here, but I actually like the show. Granted there are some things that have changed, but I think it's GOOD to see Brennan change. BECAUSE PEOPLE CHANGE ALL THE TIME.

Characters changing always seems to bother people. And I admit, even I get upset sometimes, but it's what happens in the real world. I think Brennan changing her ideas about people after working with Booth for so long is a good thing.

And I do like the revolving interns. But I will agree that they messed up the Zack storyline. As well as the Angela/Hodgins storyline. Though it appears they're trying to fix the latter one now...

I've been disappointed in the show, as well. Last night's episode made me dislike Angela even more, if that was even possible. I always found her to be annoying and fake, with her "sweetie"s and stuff.

I wish Hodgins would just find another woman who would appreciate him more because he deserves that.

Brennan hasn't just changed, she's devolved. She was always a little awkward in social situations, but now she's just plain stupid in them.

I love this show, the changes have been a bit odd. And the crossover with family guy is not right.It would been good with dollhouse or house. I don't like family guy and i think well regret it in the end. I well still watch this show untill it goes off the air. I hope they change the season and bring back the original guy from the first 2 season.

Completely disagree, completely. Not much else I can say about this article, other than it simply being someone having a good whine.

I don't understand how the hardcore fans can just ignore the complete downfall of this show. It's OBVIOUS. How can you not see the show disintegrating before your eyes?

Angel, thanks for pointing out some of the problems with the show. You left one out. The B/B anvils. It's become the main focus of the show, now. B/B being shoved down our throats to the point were a lot of B/B shippers are sick of B/B. I'm not a shipper, but it was the main cause of me to stop watching the show, completely. "Bones" is just disjointed and it's lost the awesome balance they had in s1 and s2.

Apologies for the lengthy post above. Obviously, I enjoy this show and these characters immensely. The writing used to be so much smarter, more balanced, and more emotionally effective. That is why it's so painful and disappointing to me to see it de-evolve in the ways that it has. As with many others posting here, I want my show back.

If you don't like it, stop watching it.

If you don't like what people are saying, stop reading.

I've watched it a few times this season. It just seems very forced now. The Thursday time also has made it harder for me to remember to watch. It was a Wednesday habit.

Just need to point out that in the books Bones has a daughter. Never read them, but I believe she's a teenager. So the idea of Bones having a child isn't that nuts; it's already been done.

Sinkwriter72, I am perfectly fine with hearing people's opinion, I was just giving mine. I don't think I gave a 'stock' answer, just a simple solution. I personally don't think they're writing with less quality! I think they're writing differently, which is getting interpreted as 'bad quality', because lets face it a lot of people don't like change. That isn't meant to be rude btw. I don't really want to get attacked over a free exchange of ideas. I wish people would get over the season three finale. It was nearly a year ago, maybe that's what's holding you back from appreciaiting this season? You went into it with opinions about the writing because you didn't like the finale, and cannot keep an open mind about the changes the show has had? If you don't change things and shake things up, it'll stay the same and get boring, and that would just be something else to moan about. And Amber...I was being blunt, not rude, please don't be snippy with me, I am a fan like you, I love this show, and I was just defending it because I like the changes. We are all the same here, we love this show. Different opinions, are just that, opinions :D

Anakerie, the Bones of the books and the Bones of the TV show are two completely different people sharing the same name, as far as I can tell.

And book Bones has always had a daughter, so it doesn't really make sense for them to decide suddenly that TV Bones needs a daughter because there's one in the books. But...that's just me.

yeah, i too am enjoying castle more than bones these days... i decided after the last episode that it was it for me unless next season's opener is good...

Bones has really been off this season. When I watched the "Grave Digger" episode from a previous season, I was reminded of how good it used to be. There are too many inconsistencies, and I don't like how they are rushing romance between Booth and Bones.

Bones Fan, thanks very much for responding and discussing this with me. It's awesome when people can talk respectfully with each other and I hope you feel I am doing the same with you.

As for my thoughts, I do actually think the quality has fallen. Not just because of the Season 3 finale, either.

I'm very cool with change. In fact, I just finished watching the Farscape series where -- even though the premise is fantastical in comparison to a show like Bones -- the changes in all of the characters from Season 1 to Season 4 was remarkable. But the difference is, it was in a believable, progressive way.

With Bones, I really do think the writers have lost touch with what makes all these characters tick. There's change, and then there's forcing stuff just for the sake of a comic moment.

For example, just last episode (Salt in the Wounds), the opening sequence showed classic Booth and Brennan, she examining the bones for evidence while he scoped out the overall crime scene.
We even see Booth's expression shift when Brennan points out that the victim was most likely a teenaged girl; it's an aspect of Booth that I love, sober when it's important to be. As a father of a young boy, as a former sniper, as a man who has killed, he takes death seriously. But the writers blew it by having him then make that crude comment (that the girl's remains, partially preserved because of rock salt, suddenly make him crave potato chips). That presents more of the out-of-character, over-obvious, clownish Booth of whom we've seen a lot this season. A forced comment meant to be 'funny,' this is the type of 'witty' Booth and Brennan banter the media has been touting a lot lately. But the thing is, it's not funny, and it's not Booth to say something like that. He can be an incredibly charming and funny character, but one thing I've always appreciated about him was his seriousness when it mattered the most, like when confronted with the death of a kid, as we see here. Instead, it feels like a prime example of how the writers have been forcing these 'comic' moments, as if that's the kind of pattern they're now expected to establish at the start of every episode.

Again, the thing to me is, when has this show ever been conventional like that? Its unconventionality -- in its characters and its premise -- was one thing I loved about this program. So why is it trying to force itself into a box now?

That's just one example. I could go on, but I don't know if you want to have that detailed a conversation back and forth here. *GRIN*

Nevertheless, thanks again for talking with me about it. I just felt like I should respond because I felt like your initial comment ("If you don't like it, stop watching it") is something I've heard from a lot of people who want to immediately dismiss my opinions (or the opinions of anyone who may not like every aspect of a program). Not saying you were trying to do that; I'm just saying that's been my experience with people when they say a comment like that and leave it that way without expanding upon their thoughts. On the contrary, you came back and posted further, and I am grateful for that. We may never agree with each other entirely, but at least we found a way to talk about it respectfully. :)

Good point, Nicole. (And thanks for your compliment earlier in this thread.)

The thing for me is, I keep watching because I've seen them do this show SO WELL, presenting the characters and the stories in really amazing ways, and because I loved that, I keep hoping they'll find their way back to doing it again.

Unfortunately, it seems they've lost their attention to details (like that car thing, which just made Brennan look like an idiot, when we know from the series that she does know how to drive, drove a sporty rental just fine in an L.A.-based episode, and has even owned a sports car). As well, they've lost their attention to these characters and the connections they all used to have, as individuals and as a team -- not just the Squints as individuals but the camaraderie they each have with Booth, and with Brennan, and as a whole team working and solving cases together. They've really lost that spirit, and it seems it's all in deference to the Booth/Brennan relationship. While that partnership is essential (they are the leads of the program, after all), it doesn't have to be the SOLE focus of the entire program. We've seen the writers create such balanced stories that focused on each and every character so beautifully; we know it can be done!

Sinkwriter72, I suppose I see what you mean in one aspect, something like that is a little out of character, but it's not a deal breaker for me, as it were. I watch for the other moments. The ones like Booth telling Brennan she's special, Booth telling Clinton about his responsibilities. Brennan comforting Cam, Angela and Brennan's heart to hearts. Brennan saving Booth, Booth saving Brennan. That's what I love about the show. These little things aren't massive changes to me, I may notice them and think that's a little odd or something, but I watch it for the whole package, rather than little details, if that makes sense?

I pleased we can converse over this without nasty comments. My first comment was a little generalised, I understand that now, the reason for it, is when I have tried to have a conversation about different ideas, I have mostly been shouted down, so I have found it is best to be short and to the point. Obviously not everyone is like that :)

I agree with every item on this list and want to add my name to the chorus of those who think Sweets is completely useless and has disrupted the dynamic of the show.

Also-- re. Bones's rudeness to the Muslim intern: 1) The writers made it seems like Muslims are some kind of alien life form and everyone was surprised that he had a life and a girlfriend and listened to mainstream music. It played like a really bad after-school special about how people are people, and we should all get along. 2) Brennan's reaction to him was rude, of course. But it was also out of character. She's not simply a scientist. She's an anthropologist. One of the things I used to like about the character was that she tried to understand the people around her through the anthropologist's lens of studying cultural differences. I would have expected her to react with curiosity about his commitment to his faith, rather than hostility.

I can't watch this show as it airs anymore, I have to watch it on Hulu or something. I end up skipping 3/4 now days.

Oh, and with that last episode, I was able to get past a good deal of the terribleness, but as soon as I heard Sweets suggest hypnosis, I was gone.

I love Sweets more than most of the cast, I just can't stand it when he's controlling the interrogations or suggesting stupid shit like hypnosis. Combined with Angela using technology ten years too advanced and Booth using hallucinations to help him with the case, we're like a step away from Bones using telepathy to find out who the killer is.

PhillyLass, you make such a great point about Brennan in your post.

We've definitely seen that Brennan's not a fan of organized religion. However, she's never been so openly hostile and rude about it before. Even when she frustrated Booth, it came from a place of genuine curiosity and trying to understand. I thought Brennan's initial comment was in character, that whole part about how she finds all religions equally irrational. But the rest of her behaviors toward him seemed so filled with animosity, like she was angry with him. If they wanted to show that she thought someone with a rational, scientific mind should have a different view about religion (more empirical, the way she and Zack are), I wish they'd have created an actual dialogue about it between the two of them, rather than having her make rude comments and glare at him and seem baffled that he was once again praying, when -- as you astutely point out -- she as a well-traveled, knowledgeable anthropologist should know plenty about other cultures and their traditions, whether or not she agrees with them. It made her seem like rather than *challenging* his beliefs, she was insulting them. It's so out-of-character for her. I wish they'd allow her to progress naturally and remember who she is as a character. Is she the brilliant, thorough, well-traveled anthropologist who has studied and is fascinated by other cultures, or not?

I don't agree with the hallucinations: That'll fit into the finale.

I don't agree with the Family Guy Crossover: That was unfair to begin with since that episode HASN'T EVEN AIRED. And once again, it fits into Booth's illness and it's quite serious, not as ridiculous as people are making it out to be.

The Revolving Zacks: Don't agree here either. I think we should move on already. Zack is gone and I happen to like a lot of the interns. Plus they keep the show fresh.

Putting Booth Out of Commission: Once again, it works into the show as a whole and that's an unfair assessment.

Things that don't jive: Yes, things have been off in some episodes. The driving thing was a lapse and that happens with all shows. It was a great scene though.

Brennan not herself: OK, once again, the baby-making episodes HAVEN'T AIRED YET and judging and episode BASED ON SIDES/SPOILERS is ridiculous, it's not even based on all of the available facts. We don't know what Brennan's thought process is on the subject and if Brennan never changed her mind on any thing, then she'd be a pretty boring character. She's evolving as REAL HUMANS do and that's fine by me. And Brennan was not being judgmental to the Muslim guy. She does that equally to all religions. Christians, too--and I'VE NEVER BEEN OFFENDED by Brennan's Anti-Christian/Anti-Jesus commentary because I know that's part of her character. Plus she's FICTIONAL.

Ripped from the headlines: You gotta get your ideas from somewhere and this was actually a great case. I wouldn't have known it was 'ripped from the headlines' if it weren't for the internet and my snooping problem.

Bottom line: Watch the whole season and don't freaking rip a show based on spoilers. That's unsubstantiated and that annoys me.

This blog doesn't make sense. Wasn't it just back in November that Angel was singing Bone's praises? Sure I know we're 4 months later but only 7 episodes (out of 18) have aired since then.

Yes Bones did have a sports car in season 1. I have no idea how one sports car differs from the next, maybe her old one was an automatic.

Yes Bones in Season 1 stated she didn't want children. It is totally realistic that someone would change their mind on that. They have set it in motion since the beginning of season 3 that her position on that was going to soften (baby Andy...)

Bone's reaction to the Muslim intern was not totally out of character. I'm sure if the setting were different i.e. they were investigating a Muslim or something along those lines rather than having someone under her tutelage whose obeying rites seem irrational. I think she expects that she, based on research in her field and ration thought has come to a conclusion that God doesn't exist and that religion is a societal phenomenon - having another scientist in her same field (albeit not a PhD)believing in things she's already dismissed is more than irksome.

So much word. Most episodes lately, I watch and get the feeling that these particular writers don't really like Brennan. Either that, or they've taken the easy way out and tried to start writing her as a female House, which is lazy and a far, far cry from the character as she used to be. Remember when Brennan had a life? Friends and karate classes and such? And the compassion she had for the vulnerable, especially the foster children in that S1 episode? Gone. Now we get episodes that revolve around what a horrible, horrible person Brennan is (too smart, too rich, too logical, too whatever), and why she needs to be Put in Her Place.

As someone relatively indifferent to a B&B pairing, I actually thought they had more chemistry back in the day before the anvils started falling. Subtlety and organic development apparently aren't these writers' strong suits.

And as for the Zack thing? Complete disgrace. From what I've read, the showrunner basically did it to a)show how cool and edgy he is and b) make room for someone like Sweets, whose primary mission seems to be...you got it: getting B&B to hook up. Ego & Anvils, and a character who could barely examine the bones of a child without losing it is suddenly an Apprenti-gon, Brennan becomes an obnoxious Biz-natch, and Booth becomes a dumb jock.

I still watch it, but, as others have noted, it's not appointment TV anymore. If I watch it live, I watch it. If not, maybe I'll catch it on Hulu, maybe I won't. What's the point of following a show that'll throw everything away for one or two mildly amusing scenes' worth of slapping the main characters around?

Yep, Bones Fan, I think we're at a stalemate now. *chuckling* We've come to the point in our individual opinions where we agree to disagree. *GRIN* Great discussion, though.

>"And short and to the point, not all it's cracked up to be.

Heh. Thanks for that. ;D

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Quick note to KKB, really great points in your post. I agree, sad to say. :)

I still love Bones but I see where alot of the posters are coming from. I think alot of the things thtat have happened this season have a means to an end and I, for one, am looking forward to that.
As far as the sports car thing, there is alot of difference in driving an automatic and a manual transmission and that is why she had so much trouble with the Audi.

I have to disagree with most of the article. The first season Bones tried to be a serious procedural and I found it nearly unwatchable. Now it's a comedy with some procedural elements and I never miss an episode. I love the rotating interns, Agent Perotta and some of the other wacky stuff. My only complaint is that Angela has become a completely unlikable twit, and is dragging Hodgkins down with her (stop screwing on the damned exhibits). It's kind of funny, because in the first season she was the only character I liked.
I'm not usually in favour of dumbing down a show, but in this case I think it made a huge improvement.

Wow, whoever decided that chick should write articles for twop must have been smoking their own living room's carpet. She's always changing her mind about every show. Go back to your old job miss, whatever it is that you were doing.. hooker, waitress, whatever it was, just stop writing, you're no good at it, you're just an annoying fangirl with no clue at all and wasting webspace making shit up.
Why don't you go tell Emily Deschannel she's being shit to her face, instead of bitching it here?

Errr...*I'd* like to hear the monthly rant. Especially when it's well-reasoned and supported by examples. You still like the show? Fine. Great. Tell us why. The whole "don't like it, don't watch it" argument isn't a "different opinion" it's smug and facile.

I'm nowhere near abandoning the show, but it has felt a little off this season. The humor used to feel sly and subtle, but now often feels hokey rather than quirky.

The hallucinated dead army buddy was fine, and I do like the rotating interns. But there are things that haven't worked for me. I'm no fan of the p.c. depiction of religion on TV, where every religion except Christianity is treated with kid gloves, but the episode with the Muslim intern made me squirm. The running gag on the show is that so tight are the Squints that none of the replacement Zacks have quite been able to fit in and are treated like outsiders. The hostility directed at the Muslim was over the top, considering, as has been pointed out, that Brennan is an anthropologist who has always seemed to respect cultural differences while still being essentially atheistic.

Perrotta was annoying, but I think that's symptomatic of what so often goes wrong in shows like this that rely so heavily on UST. TPTB have pained themselves so far into the corner with B/B this season with all the anvilicious romance stuff, that they have to think of increasingly dopey ways to keep them apart. Hence Booth out of commission and enter Perrotta.

The Angela/Roxie thing annoyed. It felt more like, "Look! She's bi! Isn't that wild?!" than being an organic part of her character. And their break-up was lame. Work the storyline or don't, but don't drop it like it never happened.

Sweets is growing on me after seriously hating on him. Wish he'd back off the interrogations. But the thing that honestly bothered me most about this season was in the sci fi con episode when Sweets and Brennan were run off the road and had what should have been a horrific car accident...and both walked away unscathed. Don't know why that bugged, but it did.

As far the crossovers and the Brennan asking Booth to be her Baby Daddy eps or whatever, I'll reserve judgment. But with the way the season has been going, I admit I'm dubious.

Great points, Nan. I liked reading what you had to say.

I agree with you whole-heartedly about the frustration with the Angela/Roxie story. I saw that break-up between Angela and Roxie coming a mile away, the minute they were talking pets and Roxie seemed less than receptive. Poor Angela. And yet, why am I supposed to care about this break-up when the writers didn't really spend any time on the development of the relationship itself first? We barely saw Roxie. We barely saw them together. We certainly haven't seen Angela grow as a person since starting to date her again.

When they first got together, it felt like it was for shock value purposes only. Ooh, Angela's kissing a girl, Angela's a lesbian now... *gasp* *eye roll* If, after that initial episode, the writers had paid some attention to the actual relationship between them, showing Angela really trying this time (or in contrast, backtracking to former behaviors), then maybe it wouldn't feel like such a waste of character development. That's the problem for me, that they skipped over so much just to move on and get to the stuff they wanted (like Salt in the Wounds' big moment bedroom scene between Hodgins and Angela). It all felt like such a big leap, not to mention a waste of character development potential. In doing it that way, am I supposed to care about the break-up? Because I really couldn't muster up much sympathy at all. They didn't show enough of the actual relationship for me to feel bad about it ending. Also, if Hodgins and Angela do get back together some day, how satisfying can it be when we haven't seen Angela learn something from her relationship with Roxie?

Anyway, like you say, "Work the storyline or don't, but don't drop it like it never happened." It feels like they never even put forth the effort to make it a real story.

Sweets is growing on me, which is something I never thought I'd say, but I do think he's given too many tasks that aren't really a part of his actual job description. It's like they're trying to come up with ways to keep him on the show, instead of giving him his own purpose and character development which will serve the same purpose much more organically. What bugged me most about Sweets' role in that sci-fi convention episode was that once again they treated him like they always do, as a joke and a punch line rather than as an actual character with feelings and purpose for being there. That car accident in "Princess in the Pear" could have been an incredibly frightening moment. The crash itself was startling to me -- I gasped like I haven't gasped since "Two Bodies in the Lab" when Brennan's fridge blew up in front of Booth. But then they started playing the silly music and turned the moment (and Sweets' injuries) into a joke. That disgusted me. Here was a moment where they finally had my undivided attention, and then they diminished the power of it by turning it into a wacky comedy bit. *shaking head, frustrated* If anyone else had been in that car accident with Brennan, it would have been played for the serious thing that it was (at least I'd hope they would, but given the overly comic approach to this season I wonder and worry about that), but because it was Sweets -- a character who's never really been given his own personality, feelings, or purpose -- they somehow thought it was fine to make it funny. It's not like the humor of Booth hurting his back and taking too many pain pills, or Booth seeing sparkly lights and trails when he reacted to the medication in "Man in the Fallout Shelter." From my view, this was a chance for Sweets to be treated like a real character, and the writers blew it.

Seriously. Give the guy his own purpose, use him sporadically like they did with Gordon Gordon Wyatt (the magnificent Stephen Fry), or let him go.

Anyway, that's my thinking about some of the things you discussed. Do you agree, disagree, have other observations? :)

I was wondering that...obviously I've said I have no problem with this season, like I already said, but others do and I respect thatk, but it seems that a pattern is emerging.

Amen sister.

I kind of wonder if aliens abducted everyone's brains... wait that's probably the next storyline. And it's not just hallicinations anymore, now we get hypnotic trips too.. yeehaw!

I read an article once with Kathy Reichs that she thought of the TV bones as being prior in time to the book bones. Since she has a teenager in the books maybe they are trying to reconcile the two character arcs with Brennan having a baby on the show.

AS far as the driving the sportscar and the suggestion that maybe she cant drive a manual, If she has done field work in developing nations like they often say she has she has driven manual vehicles. Ive done archaeological field work in these areas and all the trucks we get are manual.
I was particularly disappointed about bones comments on the muslim intern, one of the fundamental concepts in anthropology is not to judge other cultures and religions with the vaules of other cultures. Even the most 'socially awkward' anthropologist would understand not to be offensive but to be curious like she was about Booths Christianity.

I am sick of the writers not giving booth a backbone when it comes to Brennan picking on his religion. I think she needs put in her place.

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I'm sick of Bones criticising Christianity. She never says anythig negative about other religions, just gives examples. I'm sick of it. She didn't have anything negative t say about the Interns Muslim beliefs. PC at it's worst. Christianity should not be mocked in this way. I'd expect better from Fox. Not watching..

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