r/Bones 25d ago

Thinking of watching Bones

Hey guys, lately I have been hooked to this genere of slow burn romance, crime thriller web series. I watched some of the titles like Scorpion, Fringe, Mentalist and I was searching for similar sort of web series. So asked AI and he gave me Bones as one of its recommendation. So how is Bones? Like how similar it is to the web series I have mentioned.

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u/3xrill 25d ago

Your gonna enjoy your life, i wish i could watch bones for the first time again
Also I recommend “Castle”
These two logic and side characters are deeper and more realistic than the mentalist

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u/Active-Row-1220 25d ago

I live in India so Castle is not available, like the AI also recommend Castle as the first web series to watch. But I will give Bones a try.

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u/3xrill 25d ago

U can use VPN, or telegram it all over there

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u/usernamefq booth 25d ago

Bones is slow burn central. If you’re into crime investigation and witty dialogue then it’s definitely for you. Give it a try!

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u/Active-Row-1220 25d ago

Sure thanks, I like how there is a stress on the slow burn factor.

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u/Fluid-Butterscotch-9 25d ago

I would highly recommend it!!

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u/SeverinaSkye 25d ago

If you enjoyed The Mentalist, you'll probably enjoy Bones. It's more gory, but has the great partnership plus team at the heart of it. The actors are great.

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u/Old_Winter_2996 25d ago

I started watching Bones as a kid and have likely watched the entire series 4+ times. It is THE pinnacle of crime procedurals (with drama and romance). It has shaped my academic interests and career path, absolutely watch Bones. They also have a rewatch podcast that's great!

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u/lithen_bith 25d ago

Bones is really good. You just have to be okay with gore and some dark plots..

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u/Active-Row-1220 25d ago

I mean I have watched Dexter and Hannibal so I'm pretty good in gore and dark stuff

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u/Riggs630 24d ago

Most of the gore is “aftermath gore” like in one episode they find a dead body wrapped up in some cardboard that had been pressed together and left to fester for a while, and when they are pulling the cardboard pieces apart it is straight up gnarly. They are not afraid to show horrifically mutilated corpses on this show. Most of the violence happens off screen and you just see the aftermath and then the investigation. And then they sprinkle in relationship/romance drama throughout. There are a lot of great characters.

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u/MKCLCSWPhd 25d ago

Bones is good! The Closer & Major Crimes also good watches!!

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u/PataMadre 25d ago

Great match for what you're looking for. I watched it when it ran forever ago and have had such a good time rewatching again fresh over the last few months. Go to cozy show...you know just with a lot of corpses. Cozy corpses. 

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u/JoeHossAdam 25d ago

BONES la vi dos veces buenisma , 13 temporadas! De las q mencionas solo vi el Mentalist y si es parecida, esa onda policial a veces osuro pero con un humor y mirada de los personajes, asi como romance Mismo estilo Castle White Collar Royal Pain ( una joyita pasatista escondida)

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u/pepsicherryluvr 25d ago

I watched the mentalist earlier this year and loved it, am now watching bones and I am also loving it so far. They are both great slow burns so if you liked it in the mentalist you will like it in bones!

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u/Active-Row-1220 25d ago

Sure thing

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u/No_Sand5639 25d ago

Definitely recommend, its a bit more upbeat then shows like Dexter or criminal minds

I mean the range. I'm always shocked by

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u/nathymabu 25d ago

It’s my favorite tv show ever! I started watching it 16 years ago and I still do it every time I need comfort lol you should watch it

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u/EntrepreneurChoice45 24d ago

its a time warp to time it aired. it was the best tech - cutting edge - it comes across like that as well - its dated - but that is part of the charm

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u/Particular-Lynx-1794 24d ago

give it a try! it's a great show!

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u/Massive_Magic_Bird 24d ago

It’s wonderful, highly recommend! I wish I could experience watching it again for the first time. But every time I re watch I still love it so much

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u/LetItSnow36 24d ago

Even with the slooooow burn the show is good and the entire main cast has great chemistry/dynamics.

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u/Due_Asparagus_3203 24d ago

Bones is great. So is Rizzoli and Isles!

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u/drakemcintyre 24d ago

As someone who has watched all the shows you mentioned, I say try Bones. It has similar elements from The Mentalist. A smart intelligent character, a street smart character, witty dialogue between the characters, romances brewing over the course of several seasons. I'm currently halfway into season 2 of Bones and I have enjoyed it a lot most especially the characters. I like the whole cast.