The skeleton of a murder victim is discovered in a subway tunnel, which turns out to be the least important part of this episode. Bones is being shadowed by a journalist from Japan, who is less interested in forensics than the romantic relationships among the characters in Brennan's latest novel. There's a recurring gag about what occurs on page 187 of her book, which turns out to have been inspired by the perpetually horny Angela. Meanwhile, a near-death experience on the subway has Sweets shaken to his core. The episode is quite humorous, although the subplot with Sweets is deadly serious. And the young actor who plays Sweets gets to shine here in a way he is rarely allowed.
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Daisy at Her Worst
Hitchcoc7 February 2023
The episode begins on a sad note. Sweets is riding in the subway. A young man (probably twenty something) gets news that his leukemia has ended. Just as he tells Sweets, there is a flood in the tunnel. The kid smashes his head and dies. Sweets begins to search for the meaning of life. In that same incident, a body is washed up. It is that of a blind man who writes letters for a living. The forensics show that the guy had enemies because of what he did. Meanwhile, a Japanese journalist is interviewing Brennan and insists on the juicy parts of her novels. Of course, Miss Only the Science, has trouble with this. At the end we have Sweets making a big move. Also, some surprises from the case.
Big Day for Swaisy
vampthropologist4 February 2023
Maybe I've just never paid enough attention, but I don't think I've ever understood why the victim was killed. We don't really need to though, because the side plots are much more interesting, but no matter how much I wrack my brain, it still doesn't make any sense.
I love that Ms Iwanaga just tags along with Booth and Brennan for the entire case, even when they're visiting suspects, and every time she equates B&B to Agent Andy and Dr Reichs, Brennan's reaction is pure gold.
I would absolutely love for there to be a real version of Brennan's book, solely because I am desperate to know what's on page 187 and what is Hodgins' "thing, that he does".
The Daisy and Angela car scene was great, it's very sweet that Daisy seems to be ingratiated into the team so much that Angela's giving her advice on her love life with Sweets. And it's very hard to ignore the overt car product placement which has become a staple of the show at this point.
With Hodgela separated and B&B still not together, despite that intense conversation at the end of the episode about soulmates, it's lovely that at least our beloved Swaisy seem to be on the road to living happily ever after.
I love that Ms Iwanaga just tags along with Booth and Brennan for the entire case, even when they're visiting suspects, and every time she equates B&B to Agent Andy and Dr Reichs, Brennan's reaction is pure gold.
I would absolutely love for there to be a real version of Brennan's book, solely because I am desperate to know what's on page 187 and what is Hodgins' "thing, that he does".
The Daisy and Angela car scene was great, it's very sweet that Daisy seems to be ingratiated into the team so much that Angela's giving her advice on her love life with Sweets. And it's very hard to ignore the overt car product placement which has become a staple of the show at this point.
With Hodgela separated and B&B still not together, despite that intense conversation at the end of the episode about soulmates, it's lovely that at least our beloved Swaisy seem to be on the road to living happily ever after.
Aristophanes not Plato
Dream0013-120 July 2018
The end line about soulmates originated with Plato is incorrect - it is from Plato's "Symposium," yes, but it was in Symposium that Aristophanes said humans used to have four arms, four legs, two heads etc and Zeus, as punishment, chopped them in two forcing these individuals to spend the remainder of their lives searching for their other half. Socrates (Plato) disagreed with this interpretation of love.
Great show otherwise, as always!
Great show otherwise, as always!
John Francis Daley Shines
RunningToParis11 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
John Francis Daley is absolutely fantastic in this episode. His script is well written, and he portrays the grief and disbelief of what he witnessed with heartbreaking skill. Highlight of the episode.
Truly, I personally would have preferred the episode without Ms Iwanaga, but she's not the worst. Daisy, however, is the worst. I know they killed off Vincent Nigel Murray because he was beloved, but they really could have gotten the same audience reaction by killing off someone hated like Daisy. Then we would have gotten to see more spectacular acting, observing how Sweets deals with her death, plus no more Daisy.
Truly, I personally would have preferred the episode without Ms Iwanaga, but she's not the worst. Daisy, however, is the worst. I know they killed off Vincent Nigel Murray because he was beloved, but they really could have gotten the same audience reaction by killing off someone hated like Daisy. Then we would have gotten to see more spectacular acting, observing how Sweets deals with her death, plus no more Daisy.
Romance wins the day?
absoluteparties30 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
A classic rather than an excellent episode, although I find it hard to put my finger on why this is the case. On the surface, all the pieces for a great episode are there, but somehow the parts don't seem to fit together very well.
The story is pulled in many directions at once. The book reporter, the Dr Sweets storyline, the case, Hodgins and Angela are dancing around each other, and the Bones and Booth normal quick-stepping. While this episode opens with a fast-paced start, it all too soon slows down the pace and never seems to get going after that. There are a few bright spots, as always.
There is a touching scene between Bones and Angela when Bones gives her a cheque to help her edit her books. Better late than never, there, Bones.
Dr Sweet's unromantic proposal to Daisy in the Bone room, oh come on, Sweets! For a guy that we are told understands the human condition, surely he would know that proposing to a woman in her place of work is not the most romantic of places to pop the question.
On a side note, did you see the look that Booth gives Bones when he enters her apartment?
Nice touch that, for the first time, Bones understands that Booth is making a joke and doesn't say that she doesn't know what he means.
The story is pulled in many directions at once. The book reporter, the Dr Sweets storyline, the case, Hodgins and Angela are dancing around each other, and the Bones and Booth normal quick-stepping. While this episode opens with a fast-paced start, it all too soon slows down the pace and never seems to get going after that. There are a few bright spots, as always.
There is a touching scene between Bones and Angela when Bones gives her a cheque to help her edit her books. Better late than never, there, Bones.
Dr Sweet's unromantic proposal to Daisy in the Bone room, oh come on, Sweets! For a guy that we are told understands the human condition, surely he would know that proposing to a woman in her place of work is not the most romantic of places to pop the question.
On a side note, did you see the look that Booth gives Bones when he enters her apartment?
Nice touch that, for the first time, Bones understands that Booth is making a joke and doesn't say that she doesn't know what he means.
Please!!!
valstone523 July 2020
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