Bones + SGA Fic Rec

[scribblinlenore]

Okay, first Bones...



I was so delighted at the end of a long day when I remembered that this was premiere night, and it didn't let me down! I was kind of iffy about this show for a good half of the first season, but I like David Boreanaz, and it's an interesting idea, and I always enjoy solve-the-case style stories, so I stuck with it. In the last third of the season, it really started to hit its stride, and it started off with a bang in season two.

The relationship between Booth and Brennan has really gelled, the intimacy, the trust, the irritation. It's kind of like McKay and Sheppard in that regard. It just really works for me!

Love the team dynamic. Hodgepodge and Zacaroni, indeed! Hee!

The one thing I was concerned about was the introduction of the new boss. My mind instantly went to Crossing Jordan, when they brought on Dr. Duchamps just to make her the villianous foil for all the other characters. God, that was so it made me want to gouge my eyes out. But this was cool! Cam is totally kick-ass. Another strong, smart woman on the show. That makes three! Dude, that's like a record or something. I liked that Brennan wasn't immediately antagonistic, that she took her time and judged Cam the way she would any situation, coolly, logically. I liked that they didn't make them instant enemies, that tired old cliche about women not being able to get along with each other. The backstory with Booth...meh. It didn't really do anything for me. I didn't have anything against it particularly, but it didn't really seem to add.

I am going to miss Dr. Goodman, though. I loved his dry sense of humor. And that man just has a great voice.

Also, I do have to say that I thought the resolution of the plot was a little lame. A slick operator like that private detective? It's hard for me to see him confessing that easily. They've had more intriguing storylines, I think.

Still, all in all...big yay!



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Comments

[westmin.livejournal.com]

wouldn't have found that story otherwise; i really enjoy your recs! thank you :D
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[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Isn't that a great story? I ::heart:: it very much!

[kendermouse.livejournal.com]

I've come to Bones late in the run. I think i've seen a grand total of 3 eps now (including tonight's premiere) but i'm thinking i know where i'm gonna be on Wed nights now. ::Grin::

Booth and Bren are SO the old married couple. A "car fight" on the way to a scene... SO fun.

favorite line from the premiere, Booth talking to Cam re: Bones not confronting Cam yet about being passed over for the position. "You're just physical remains (or something to that effect) and she hasn't made up her mind yet."

re: resolution - i agree, not one of their more compelling endings, but then i've only seen 3 eps. It was like the storyline was secondary to the character introductions and the sub-plot re: Bones' parents. BUT... it wasn't bad.

I can't wait to see where they go next.
peace,
kendermouse

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Hee! It's so true about them being an old married couple. It's so endearing.

It looks like it's going to be a great second season. I'm excited to see what they do with it, too!

[quinnponders.livejournal.com]

Goodman!!! *sob* I miss him so. Not lovin' the new boss, the nicknames made me crazy. It was like someone's grandma! LOVE Booth and Brennan especially how they irritate one another.

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Okay, the nicknames did get a bit much after a while, but the Hodgepodge and Zackaroni made me laugh. Or at least Zack's delivery when she'd threatened to fire them and he says, "But we're Hodgepodge and Zackaroni."

Ah, Zack. He's a cute one.

I don't know what it is about characters caring for one another and yet totally bickering that's just so damned charming, but it really, really is! :)

[caseylane.livejournal.com]

I love Bones but I'm not into fandom so I had no idea they were going to replace Goodman. Any idea why?

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming they've replaced him because the new woman has a photo up on the Fox website for the show and Goodman doesn't. Also, I'm pretty sure I've seen the actor in an ad for some new show. Although I can't remember which one. So I think that's the reason. He moved on. Maybe he'll make a guest appearance every now and then?

[caseylane.livejournal.com]

I was really surprised. I like the new woman but I really liked Goodman.

[ahab99.livejournal.com]

Did they definitely replace Goodman? She said he took a 2-month sabbatical, which made me think he was coming back. Did I miss a behind-the-scenes development?

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Well...I was kind of assuming it was the kind of two-month sabbatical that never ends, because the new woman has a photo up on the Fox website for the show and Goodman doesn't. Also, I'm pretty sure I've seen the actor in an ad for some new show. Although I can't remember which one. So I thought he might have moved on. But I don't actually KNOW anything about what's going on. *g*

I hope he at least guest stars or something. I really love him.

[ahab99.livejournal.com]

Hmm, you're totally right about the website. And, yet, if they were actually going to replace him, couldn't they just have said that in the two-line explanation? Why would they make up an explanation that explicitly leaves him in the picture?

They must be planning to have him back at least every once in a while, though I suppose it's always possible that the writers just totally dropped the ball. It would be nice if they could hire another non-white actor without replacing the one they already have, too!

[marinwood.livejournal.com]

I tiFauxed the premiere and just watched. I liked it - took the bad taste of the Yanks' losing out of my mouth! The show has certain weaknesses, like that stupid 3D image thingy and the L&O/CGI wannabe plots, but I'm drawn to its strengths, like the easy chemistry between the actors and the pithy repartee. My fave scenes were the stakeout - the two of them have such a nice back & forth rhythm - and Bones & Booth in the cemetery. DB looked really hot in the brown leather jacket.

And Boreanaz is hot. Did I forget to mention that?

[latxcvi.livejournal.com]

I liked that Brennan wasn't immediately antagonistic, that she took her time and judged Cam the way she would any situation, coolly, logically.

I really loved the scene when Camilla assumed that Bones hadn't talked to her about the Job because Bones was intimidated. I *laughed right along with Booth* and was like "Boo, I like you already. You're very smart and sassy. But if you actually think Temperance Brennan intimidates, then you've not done your homework." And then Booth *basically said that out loud*. It was so awesome. Also awesome was the way Camilla bitchslapped that annoying U.S. Attorney at the end of the episode, too.

am going to miss Dr. Goodman, though. I loved his dry sense of humor. And that man just has a great voice.

I don't think Goodman's gone for good, though. They specifically had Bones note that he appointed Camilla and then took "a two-month sabbatical". That sounds to me like the actor had some other committment (with that voice, I wouldn't be surprised if it's some kind of stage work), but will return later in the season.