By June L.
Sep 18, 2007, 16:34 GMT
The sophomore year of “Bones” has proven to be a special treat for viewers, as not only interesting crimes are solved through riveting science, but much back story has been revealed making the characters even more fascinating.
Relationships are primary plot developments during the season, but are handled in novel ways, so as not to be the same old story of meet, love, lose, and regain. FBI Agent Seely Booth (David Boreanaz) and Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) are an updated Nick and Nora Charles using wit and intelligence to solve the crimes, and arguing like they have been married for years.
Twists in plot keep them from being a romantic couple, but that doesn’t lessen the impact of their chemistry as partners.
With the addition of Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille Saroyan, Dr. Brennan has authority issues that need to be resolved, but the Team becomes even stronger. Cam is in there working alongside the rest of the group as they delve through a colorful array of corpses finding clues.
The yuck factor on this show can get intense, with the exotic means of death and the resulting remains graphically portrayed, but the clever sleuthing and incredible science far outweigh the grossness in most cases. The humor is always there, too, as an important part of the character of these people who have to deal with such grim events and circumstances. Perhaps this is to show that they are sensitive to humor and need to bring it out to balance their experiences. It works that way for the audience.
Special features include: The Memories in the Season featurette; Visceral Effects: The Digital Illusions of Bones featurette; Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Executive Producers Barry Johnson and Stephen Nathan; and a gag reel.
In the memories featurette, each character is given time to relate what he or she feels has happened during the season. With this great cast, the special features are even more interesting than usual.
Bones - The Complete Second Season is now available at Amazon and AmazonUK . Visit the DVD database for more information.
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