BONES Recap: ‘The Mystery in the Meat’
November 23, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES fans! The show gave us a little trip down memory lane…at least for those of us who were served “mystery meat” in our school cafeterias. It also provided several laughs, an interesting case, drunk!Brennan, a reconciliation, and some new character interaction dynamics in the squint department. All in all, it was a fun episode, making BONES 2 for 2 on Friday nights, in my opinion.
There’s more to discuss, so let’s get right to it!
BONES Recap: ‘The Fury in the Jury’
November 15, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES fans, and welcome to our first Friday night discussion! Marisa and I discussed why the move to Fridays wasn’t such a bad thing (and you can read that here), and I have to say the show picked a good episode in “The Fury in the Jury” for the Friday night debut.
I really only had two main issues with this episode:
- While it’s not impossible that Brennan is an almost expert-level sketch artist of the human skeleton, as far as I know, this is the first time we’ve seen that skill of hers, making it somewhat implausible. It served the plot, and I can absolutely see where she would analyze the skeletal structures of everyone in the room when she’s bored, but I thought it was a bit of a stretch.
- It’s also not like Brennan to want to force evidence to match who she wants to be the killer. There was a dichotomy in her character when she was on the jury vs. afterward, when she wanted revenge on Kidman. I think it was a combination of her pride/guilt and wanting justice. I found it more plausible than the sketch artist thing, but still just a little bit off.
Other than that, I really liked this episode. Let’s discuss!
BONES Recap: ‘The Dude in the Dam’
November 12, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES fans! Here we are with our first episode of the week (don’t forget that a new episode airs THIS Friday at 8 PM!), and I’m curious to hear what you thought of “The Dude in the Dam.”
You may or may not know that the episode was written by Kathy Reichs (the real-life author of the Temperance Brennan novels) and her daughter Kerry Reichs (also an author). Ms. Reichs also wrote season five’s “The Witch in the Wardrobe,” and I think it’s great that she is still involved in the show when she can. There is a lot to discuss about this episode, so let’s get to it!
BONES Recap: ‘The Nazi on the Honeymoon’
November 4, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey, BONES fans! Another hiatus is under our belts. How did you like this episode, “The Nazi on the Honeymoon”? It wasn’t necessarily what I expected, but in the end, I liked it pretty well. It was fun to see Booth and Brennan away from Washington D.C. Let’s discuss!
BONES Recap: ‘The Woman in White’
October 21, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey, BONES fans! “The Woman in White” has been promoted as The Wedding of the Century, and while some may disagree, I really enjoyed this episode. I laughed, I cried, and I didn’t want to hurl…which is a BONES victory. Let me join with those praising Karine Rosenthal for coming back to the show to pen this episode. Now let’s discuss it!
BONES Recap: ‘The Lady on the List’
October 15, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey, BONES fans! How did you like this episode, “The Lady on the List”? I have to say I enjoyed quite a lot of it, from the beginning to the end. Sometimes the cases feel too forced in terms of being intertwined with the characters’ personal lives — but I thought this one was perfectly done, where the situation made the characters reflect. There is a lot to discuss, so let’s get to it.
BONES Recap: ‘The Sense in the Sacrifice’
October 8, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey, BONES fans! Well, a lot of times episode titles will have multiple meanings, and this episode, “The Sense in the Sacrifice,” had some interwoven plotlines…but I’m not completely ready to declare that the end(s) justified the means. In other words…did each sacrifice make sense? There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get to it.
BONES Recap: ‘El Carnicero en el Coche’
September 30, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES fans! This episode, “El Carnicero en el Coche” had a different feel to it, and I think it was a good blend of the case and the characters’ personal lives. The case was dark but had an optimistic end, which is, in my opinion, a secret to the show’s early success. This episode also now takes first place in the “grossest body ever” contest, with that “peel back the skin” move in the lab. GROSS! There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s get to it.
BONES Recap: ‘The Cheat in the Retreat’
September 23, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES viewers! How did you like this episode, “The Cheat in the Retreat”? I will say that it was very cute and fun. I liked the lighthearted feel and that we saw some continuity on the B&B storyline. I also enjoyed the unique setting for the case investigation as well as most of what happened in the lab. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get to it.
BONES Season 9 Premiere Recap: ‘The Secrets in the Proposal’
September 16, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hello, BONES fans! Season 9 is here, and this premiere, “The Secret in the Proposal,” alleviated some trepidation I felt after last season’s finale’s two main conflicts of:
- Pelant on the loose after giving Booth an ultimatum to turn down Brennan’s marriage proposal (without giving her the reason) or see several people be murdered.
- Booth doing as Pelant says, leaving Brennan hurt and confused and Booth frustrated.
We saw resolution for #2, the introduction of at least one new character, some intense B&B moments, squint opinions on the state of affairs, and a case thrown in for good measure. Let’s discuss!
BONES Season 8 Finale Recap: ‘The Secret in the Siege’
April 29, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey BONES fans! It’s so hard to believe it’s the end of season 8! I have enjoyed this season for the most part, certainly more than the past two. I have many thoughts about the season finale, “The Secret in the Siege,” and I’m not certain I’ll be able to articulate them perfectly, but here goes. One quick note before we get to the details of the episode — I really like it when David Boreanaz (Booth) directs episodes; it’s like seeing a good picture of someone you care about, taken by someone else you care about. He’s talented, but he also gets how talented his co-workers are. Okay…moving on!
BONES Recap: ‘The Pathos in the Pathogens’
April 23, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey BONES fans! How did you like this episode, “The Pathos in the Pathogens”? It was definitely intense, and I really enjoyed the way Chad Lowe directed this episode, using unique camera angles. It gave the episode a frantic air, which was in line with the case and the subsequent situation at the Jeffersonian.
BONES Recap: ‘The Party in the Pants’
April 15, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey BONES fans! You know, back in season 3, I wondered if the show creators had something against mothers. After all, none of the main characters had mothers who were living that we knew of. (Except Zack, and look how that turned out! — I’m kidding, sort of) Fast forward to now, and all three main female characters have become mothers. Additionally, Booth and Brennan have both had experiences with their mothers this season. This episode, “The Party in the Pants,” featured Booth’s mother, Marianne Booth, played by Joanna Cassidy. Honestly, I dreaded this episode, because I didn’t see how this storyline could be credible, and I wanted it to be. I was pleasantly surprised by most of it, and horrified by a little bit. There is so much to discuss, so let’s get to the details.
BONES Recap: ‘The Maiden in the Mushrooms’
April 2, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey BONES fans, how did you like this episode, “The Maiden in the Mushrooms”? It involved a salacious TV courtroom filled with jealousy, romance and alcohol (and that was just the judge and TV crew!), some legendary hot sauce and “Christine B. vs. Emma C.: The Tale of the Pre-School Biting Incident.” Let’s discuss!
BONES Recap: ‘The Blood From the Stones’
March 25, 2013 by Sarah Curtis
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Hey BONES viewers, how are things? Did you like “The Blood from the Stones”? I enjoyed it very, very much — specifically Dave Thomas’ turn as documentarian Andrew Jursic, the way the ep started with Booth arriving to the crime scene where Brennan and the J-team were already working, and the sweet end scene banter between B&B. I mostly liked everything in between too, so let’s discuss!
