Bones
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
First Air Year
2005
Seasons
12
Audience Score
8.2
Genres
Crime, Drama
Series Snapshot
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
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Bones is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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