The Beginning of the End for 'Bones'?

I want it to go to at least season seven, but whenever it does come to an end I hope that HH & CO either decide that or are given enough warning so they can end the show on a high note and we aren't left dissapointed. But, I do know that you never know what is coming in this business.

I agree with this article... but I'm a bit bias, because I'm a firm believer that ANY show can't really last (or produce) more than about 6 good, quality seasons. Well, any show with the same cast/characters. Change the cast, you get more time. See Doctor Who. There's just only so much character development you can do... after a certain point, it just gets ridiculous. So, knowing that, shows do a lot better when they focus on an end... and just work towards that, instead of trying to draw it out. So I dunno... I guess I'd be fine (maybe) with a season 7... but it really depends on what they do with season 6.

On the other hand, I do believe that they could put B&B together and write good episodes without the "setting up house" part. For me, a lot of the fun is just watching them interact (especially in the earlier seasons) and had something to do with the tension, but mostly because it was enjoyable watching the two bicker. That part of the relationship could easily carry over into B&B together storylines. So like what crzy4bones said... focus on good cases, and let us just watch the characters interact. Plus, if they clear the air of the "will they won't they stuff", then they could actually go back to having a fun, bickering relationship again. (Or maybe I'm just coming off of the last several episodes... which were just so... sad.) And I'm probably being overly optimistic and just hoping they'll give me what I, personally, want, but hey, it could happen. (McWoooooorld!)

And I'm totally with crzy4bones... I miss kick ass Booth. I mean... it was just so much more fun watching him threaten gang leaders and (well, I could go on forever).

I agree with those of you who are saying you don't want to watch them play house. I don't want that either. And I can't see the show going down that road. I want the dynamics of seasons 1-3 back, where there was most definitely attraction and sexual tension between B&B. I know we can't go back to that, but David and Emily have more than enough chemistry that I feel HH can put those 2 characters together romantically and bring back the bickering and fun.
UST and will they/won't they is GONE so what do they have to lose at this point? I liked S5 for the fact that we got to really see how Booth felt, but at the same time, he really was sad. Sad for that life that he wanted with Brennan but couldn't have. Enough with the angst and torturing of the characters, put them together and make them happy. If they are happy-we are happy. THEN we can take the B&B relationship off the front burner and bring back the solid cases and solid writing.

I think there should be exactly 7 seasons, but ultimately, I want Bones to end with a strong final season, high ratings, and a happy B&B ending instead watching it go on for 5 more years and then get canceled.

jro54 wrote:I think there should be exactly 7 seasons, but ultimately, I want Bones to end with a strong final season, high ratings, and a happy B&B ending instead watching it go on for 5 more years and then get canceled.

I agree. Season 6 is just not enough time IMO to wrap everything up.

crzy4bones wrote:If we could return to pre-coma dream B&B, then the show could stand to go at least through S7. Back to when the cases were actually the main focus and B&B's flirtation was just an added bonus. While I enjoyed most episodes this season I got sick of the puppy dog mooning over Brennan version of Booth. Please let Booth come back from Afghanistan with the chip on his shoulder and the murderer ass kicking/man on a mission attitude from before he went all mushy and weepy on us. I want my hot alpha male FBI criminal butt kicker back.

I liked the S4 finale, but it back fired on HH & Co. Not to be crass, but it was like offering a beer to someone with a drinking problem. Giving the super diehard shippers who only watch the show for the sole purpose of seeing B&B get it on even one little taste of what could be, was a mistake because now, it doesn't matter how good the cases are, how great the acting is....if B&B aren't mating like bunnies they aren't going to be happy.

I can't speak for shippers in general, but for me "mating like bunnies" is NOT the point. A BIG love isn't just sex. However, it's the now WAY drawn out "will they /won't they" crap that's tying the show's energy up. Let them acknowledge they love each other, agree to take it slow, and GET BACK to work! Stolen kisses here and there,while dealing with a serial killer. Talks dealing with Booth past. I'll tell you one thing - the thing with Rebecca not marrying him when she got pregnant, even though he thought they were in love, and him knowing how skittish Brennan can be, I think Booth would WANT to take it slow. Brennan's not the only one with concerns about getting hurt.

My point is, if the show would "go with the flow" instead of trying to dam up UST energy, we could get back to really great cases, kick-ass protective Booth, and playful flirtatious banter. Right now, it's stupid and boring. They replay issues that have been dealt with before, the characters' developmental progress is all over the map. All because they think getting them together will tank the show. Enough already!

I'm a shipper...but I don't need to see them setting up house, picking out china patterns and all that...I want good strong cases, and the "fun" of B&B back...and at the end a baby Booth...just because I think a Booth freaking out when Brennan goes into labor scene would be HYSTERICAL!

Hadn't thought of that, but OMG, yes!

I just read this article...and I agree with what is said. Only not that brining them together will kill the show...but other than that. Yes Im with the writer.

crzy4bones wrote:If we could return to pre-coma dream B&B, then the show could stand to go at least through S7. Back to when the cases were actually the main focus and B&B's flirtation was just an added bonus. While I enjoyed most episodes this season I got sick of the puppy dog mooning over Brennan version of Booth. Please let Booth come back from Afghanistan with the chip on his shoulder and the murderer ass kicking/man on a mission attitude from before he went all mushy and weepy on us. I want my hot alpha male FBI criminal butt kicker back.

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I'm a shipper...but I don't need to see them setting up house, picking out china patterns and all that...I want good strong cases, and the "fun" of B&B back...and at the end a baby Booth...just because I think a Booth freaking out when Brennan goes into labor scene would be HYSTERICAL!

Hell yes on all accounts!!