Bones, the acclaimed American crime drama series, has arrived on Netflix UK and Ireland, offering fans of ITV's Grantchester a perfect new binge-watch. The show, which premiered in 2005 and ran for 12 seasons until 2017, holds a 7.8 IMDb rating, closely matching Grantchester's 7.9 score.
What Is Bones About?
The series centres on FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) and forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (Emily Deschanel) as they investigate homicide cases. Brennan applies her scientific expertise in analysing skeletal remains, while Booth relies on his FBI investigative methods. The show explores both professional and personal dynamics between the leads, along with the lives of supporting characters.
Inspired by Real-Life Forensics
The programme was inspired by the life and works of crime author and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who also served as executive producer. The cast includes Michaela Conlin, T. J. Thyne, Eric Millegan, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, and John Boyd.
Viewer Reviews
Numerous viewers have praised Bones on IMDb. One reviewer gave a 10/10, calling it 'Criminally Underrated Slice of Heaven.' Another, in a 9/10 review, admitted they couldn't resist binge-watching: 'Overall, this show is great and I'm personally on my way to finishing it for the second time in its entirety.'
A third reviewer awarded a perfect 10/10, writing: '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.' They also described the writing as 'outstanding.'
A fourth viewer equally awarded a flawless 10/10, describing it simply as the 'best TV show.' They elaborated: 'The day it aired, I started watching, and immediately, I was hooked. I have been ever since.'
Another enthusiastic reviewer chimed in: '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 satisfied viewer shared in their 10/10 assessment: 'This show is great! I give it a perfect 10. I enjoy the character interaction between the main characters played by Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. It is also really funny!'
Comparable Crime Dramas
Bones sits alongside other highly regarded crime dramas, including the Sherlock Holmes-inspired Elementary (7.9 IMDb), ITV's Grantchester (7.9), NCIS (7.8), and CSI (7.7).
Bones arrives on Netflix UK & Ireland today.
