The long-running American detective series Bones has arrived on Netflix UK & Ireland as of July 11, offering fans of BBC's Death in Paradise a similarly structured crime drama. Both shows share an IMDb rating of 7.8, and Bones has been praised by viewers as 'outstanding' and 'criminally underrated'.
What Is Bones About?
Bones originally aired from 2005 to 2017, spanning 12 seasons. The series follows FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) and forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (Emily Deschanel) as they solve murders by examining decomposed or skeletal remains. Brennan applies her scientific expertise while Booth relies on traditional FBI investigative techniques, creating a professional and personal dynamic that evolves throughout the series.
The show is based on the life and novels of Kathy Reichs, a forensic anthropologist and crime writer who served as an executive producer. The ensemble cast includes Michaela Conlin (Yellowstone), T. J. Thyne, Eric Millegan, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), John Francis Daley, and John Boyd (FBI).
Viewer Reviews Praise the Series
On IMDb, one user awarded a 10/10 rating, calling the show 'Criminally Underrated Slice of Heaven.' Another reviewer, giving 9/10, wrote: 'Overall, this show is great and I'm personally on my way to finishing it for the second time in its entirety.' A third fan posted: 'This must be the most underrated show on TV. It has a marvelous cast with David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel as the leads. Altogether I believe it is the best show on TV,' adding that the writing was 'outstanding.'
A fourth reviewer described Bones as the 'best TV show,' explaining: 'The day it aired, I started watching, and immediately, I was hooked. I have been ever since.' Another fan noted: 'This show is amazing. I have never been so obsessed about a TV show. I can't wait for every new episode, and I get seriously angry if it is a repeat.' A further 10/10 review highlighted the humour: 'I enjoy the character interaction between the main characters... It is also really funny!'
Comparable Crime Dramas
Bones holds a similar IMDb rating to other top crime procedurals: Elementary (7.9), NCIS (7.8), and CSI (7.7). For Death in Paradise fans seeking a new binge-watch, Bones offers a familiar formula of murder investigations with a strong ensemble cast and a blend of science and detective work.
