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07-11-2022, 04:47 AM
https://www.looper.com/917667/the-major-bones-character-fans-think-got-worse-over-time/
Fans think Bones herself devolved
Unfortunately, not every fan of "Bones" is a fan of Bones herself. Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel), the stoic forensic anthropologist also known by her nickname "Bones," spearheaded the series as its titular lead for all 12 seasons. But while life changed for the character a lot between the start and the end of the series, some fans felt that she failed to actually grow as a person and even somewhat regressed as the show went along.
"I know half the point is that she is abrupt and literal and direct," u/Brazen78 (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bones/comments/l03rme/bones_is_just_a_dick_head_in_the_last_couple_of/gjsjuck/) commented on a thread on the r/Bones subreddit. "But she also never seems to learn despite Angela and everyone else constantly educating her on better behavior. The way in which she speaks to everyone is not just abrupt and literal it's down right [sic] rude."
Several commenters described Bones as "toxic" and noted that her trademark lack of a filter in any sort of social interaction eventually crossed the line into mean-spirited territory. "There's a pretty large difference between being socially unaware and being just a flat out malicious a**hole," u/Case_Summers (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bones/comments/l03rme/bones_is_just_a_dick_head_in_the_last_couple_of/gktdlxu/) commented.
As for Deschanel herself, the actress remembers Bones more fondly. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emily-deschanel-biggest-bones-lessons-working-david-boreanaz-returning-tv-1215108/), she reflected on the character's unique toe-to-toe dynamic with co-star David Boreanaz's FBI Agent Seeley Booth (https://www.looper.com/406113/what-david-boreanaz-has-been-doing-since-bones-ended/). "I remember loving the dialogue between the two characters, really quick witty repartee, and I liked that relationship," Deschanel said. "I liked that it was a strong female character."
Fans think Bones herself devolved
Unfortunately, not every fan of "Bones" is a fan of Bones herself. Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel), the stoic forensic anthropologist also known by her nickname "Bones," spearheaded the series as its titular lead for all 12 seasons. But while life changed for the character a lot between the start and the end of the series, some fans felt that she failed to actually grow as a person and even somewhat regressed as the show went along.
"I know half the point is that she is abrupt and literal and direct," u/Brazen78 (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bones/comments/l03rme/bones_is_just_a_dick_head_in_the_last_couple_of/gjsjuck/) commented on a thread on the r/Bones subreddit. "But she also never seems to learn despite Angela and everyone else constantly educating her on better behavior. The way in which she speaks to everyone is not just abrupt and literal it's down right [sic] rude."
Several commenters described Bones as "toxic" and noted that her trademark lack of a filter in any sort of social interaction eventually crossed the line into mean-spirited territory. "There's a pretty large difference between being socially unaware and being just a flat out malicious a**hole," u/Case_Summers (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bones/comments/l03rme/bones_is_just_a_dick_head_in_the_last_couple_of/gktdlxu/) commented.
As for Deschanel herself, the actress remembers Bones more fondly. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emily-deschanel-biggest-bones-lessons-working-david-boreanaz-returning-tv-1215108/), she reflected on the character's unique toe-to-toe dynamic with co-star David Boreanaz's FBI Agent Seeley Booth (https://www.looper.com/406113/what-david-boreanaz-has-been-doing-since-bones-ended/). "I remember loving the dialogue between the two characters, really quick witty repartee, and I liked that relationship," Deschanel said. "I liked that it was a strong female character."