A decade ago, CSI: Las Vegas has aired for the first time it was very unique kind of show bringing forensic sciences to mainstreams TV. And, due to enormous success, many more similar shows were created over the years. One of them is Bones. Bones is based on the works and novels of real forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, and is set in fictional Jeffersonian Institute in Washington DC. So, why this show is different from CSI?

As I said, this show is based on the series of novels and works of Kathy Reichs. Main focus, as the name suggests is forensic anthropology based on the analysis of bones and reconstruction from bones. And Bones is the nickname of the show lead Dr. Temperance Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel. Her partner, FBI agent Seeley Booth is played by David Boreanaz famous for his roles in the Buffy and Angel. They are working with specialized team to solve crimes using nothing bot bones.

Cast and characters

Chemistry between Emily and David is great, and that is the main driving power of this show. Their dialogs are never boring mostly because of the fact that Bones is not familiar with the most of the pop culture, and all the references and remarks from Booth she doesn’t get. Character development is good with a lot of back stories, but at the times that doesn’t feel complete, and things are known to be left unexplained. I would like to point out the appearance of Billy Gibbons from Texas hard rock band ZZ Top who play father to Angela, computer expert and artist played by Michaela Conlin.

Season 1 cast

Writing

Well, this is where this show fails. Most of the episodes we have seen before on the C.S.I. or Crossing Jordan, but this time we have a chance to see it from the bones perspective. Still, a feeling of deja vu is all over. There are bunch of original cases, and I believe that some cross overs are necessary, but still this is generally not a good thing. Also, the level of tech-talk is just too much for me, and at times you will be left out not understanding what the hell they are talking about.

Production and visuals

In some areas they went too far, like with creating holographic super computer system that can be used to easily recreate the human face and features based only on bones. While that is possible, here is that far from reality, but still necessary to move a story along quickly without days or months of waiting for computers to finish they job. Level of details when the remains are used is simply amazing, and that is one of the highlights of the show. Music is for my taste too generic and another not so good thing about Bones.

Conclusion

All in all, Bones is a good show, and this first season is part of finding the direction show wants to take, and will take in the next few seasons. You need to watch it for Bones and Booth if for nothing else.