Bones Finale: Well, That Was A Disappointment

Bones is not a show I’ve talked about on here before, but recently it’s become a show that I really look forward too. I remember I saw the pilot before it aired, and was thoroughly unimpressed. But, having heard really good word of mouth, I began to watch it this past summer, and finally caught up to the present during the tail end of this season. By the time I was fully caught up, it had become a show that I really really liked, with a great cast, compelling characters (and I’m not actually talking about Bones (the characer) here. Much love to Sweets, Angela, and Hodgins), and fun writing.

I’ll admit it, I’m not a huge Booth/Brennan fan. They’ve got great chemistry, but I don’t feel the need to see them bang any time soon. But when I heard the news that they were going to in the season finale, I was interested certainly. I was wondering where the show was going to go from there. Well, it turns out I don’t have to worry because… It was all a coma dream!

Goddammit Bones, that’s just a crappy story twist and you know it. You tease and tease that they’re finally gonna consummate their relationship and then it’s in a coma dream? And there’s no explanation as to what the hell is going on and why everything is in a parallel universe until the last minute of the show? And you manage to make every single character far less likeable (save, perhaps, Sweets, who is always likeable) in this alternate universe? And you expect the fans to be happy with that? Well, no dice Bones, I’m a little pissed.

I see you tried to make up for it with a cliffhanger. Booth can’t remember Bones. My interest is piqued. But why do I have the feeling that within 3 episodes next season his memory will be back fully? And their sexual tension will continue to just sit there? If that’s the case, you’re going to fall way down my TV priorities list Bones. Because I don’t suffer being played by my TV shows, not on this magnitude. Is it just me, or is this turning into a “I’m Calling You Out” post? So what if it is, then. Bones, I’m Calling you Out. You had such forward momentum and positive feelings and you go and squander it all on a coma dream episode that was confusing and not even entertaining from the get go? And then you expect it will all be better because ZOMG Cliffhanger Booth can’t remember Bones? I wish I couldn’t remember this episode. Way to break down right before the finish line Bones. See you next season, with hopefully some payoff for fans who had to suffer through this finale.