David Boreanaz leaving ‘Bones’ after current season

[JCoatsworth]

Well, I'll say it again, because I think everyone still thinks he'll leave.

David said that he will not leave.

Madison McInnes asked the question:

"will you be returning for season 10 of [HASHTAG]#Bones[/HASHTAG] ?"

Boreanaz's response:

"yes, if we get picked up"

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[Buffyverse Fan]

Personally, I don't care. I've watched a few episodes, but I couldn't get into it. However, I think 9 season is already way too long for a TV series.

I don't necessarily agree with that as a generalization. The Angel character ran for eight seasons, and I think he could've gone longer.

While I wouldn't claim Bones is an amazing show, it really depends on the episodes you watched. Do you recall the season?

I felt the middle seasons were especially good for a police procedural. Even though Boreanaz is the reason I started watching, it's the supporting characters who keep me with it. That said, I do go years without seeing it, but generally enjoy catching up.

 

[JCoatsworth]

I don't necessarily agree with that as a generalization. The Angel character ran for eight seasons, and I think he could've gone longer.

While I wouldn't claim Bones is an amazing show, it really depends on the episodes you watched. Do you recall the season?

I felt the middle seasons were especially good for a police procedural. Even though Boreanaz is the reason I started watching, it's the supporting characters who keep me with it. That said, I do go years without seeing it, but generally enjoy catching up.

I think I watched a few episodes where Bones was pregnant, I think. Or maybe the baby was already there, I don't remember. Anyway, she was totally insane about it.
But it's just not my kind of TV show. They have too many gadgets and computers. I prefer Castle.

 

[Buffyverse Fan]

I think I watched a few episodes where Bones was pregnant, I think. Or maybe the baby was already there, I don't remember. Anyway, she was totally insane about it.
But it's just not my kind of TV show. They have too many gadgets and computers. I prefer Castle.

Way past its height at point, imo 😉

If you are interested in giving the show a fair shake, I'd recommend a Gormagon or Grave Digger episode. They were the two best villains during the show's height--the villains themselves aren't the great part--in fact they almost never appear on screen, but just how the team reacts to them.

I haven't seen Castle, so I don't know. But compared to CSI, I much prefer Bones.

 

[Jodast]

I don't remember if it was a youtube video I saw or an extra on the season 7 DVD, but he gave a rough outline of how he would like the eoghth season to pan out and end the show that way.

His idea wasn't even close to being realised in season 8 and considering that the implication of his idea was that it was to end the series, he seemed ready to move on over a year ago so I am not surprised that he wants out.

For the sake of the other working actors, I hope that an attempt is made to continue the show, despite the show being built largely around the Booth/Brennan relationship. I don't doubt that the fanbase will be in uproar if/when a new male lead and romantic interest is introduced, but I'd like to see the writers and cast try to keep it going.

 

[RoseVamp]

I get that he has to go. But still, I'm gonna miss him!

 

[sleecin]

I love the show. But its the only Tv show I only watched once.

Dont know why I dont feel like watching it again.

And I think its fine with it ending. It has a good long run.

 

[vampirella]

I've watched Bones from the start, and have always loved it...but it has hit some awful rocky points. There was the season that was affected by the writers' strike, and a conclusion had to be reached prematurely.

For me, the show died once Brennan and Booth became "an item" due to a pregnancy. It became very contrived and "happy ending". I watched last season - but haven't bought the dvds yet. I have all the others... I will watch the latest season, but I s don't expect to enjoy it....

 

[Wesley Pryce]

I'm glad he is leaving. He is a great actor who needs to be somewhere that can truly display all of his potential.

 

[pixd]

Odd. Should we have a repeat every couple of posts? He has confirmed he's not leaving Bones. (Which, really, fine but why is this show still on? What's the appeal? I used to love it but it wore thin by season 4. Hodges & Angela were the only reason I kept watching..)

 

[Hale Caesar]

I gave this show a chance, but I hate procedural cop shows so I dropped it pretty quickly. I do wish David Boreanaz would go back to serialized television

 

[vampirella]

I'm glad he is leaving. He is a great actor who needs to be somewhere that can truly display all of his potential.

I'm in full agreement here. I think he has brought so much to both Buffy and Bones - humour, strength, humility, heroism, cruelty, passion, cold-hearted evil, stupidity, loyalty and betrayal - I think he is a subtle, effective performer. A true actor.

 

[Tillow4ever]

It is really surprising to me to see how many Buffy fans dislike Bones. I personally love the show and I am very glad to have read this thread through to find out he is indeed not leaving. I have heard rumors he was and I am glad it is confirmed he is not. While I may not always keep up to date (I rarely do with any show to be honest) I absolutely adore this show and I will be very sad when it ends. I started this show mainly because DB was in it (also my grandma was kind of obsessed at the time lol) just like I started HIMYM for Aly, but on both accounts I would not have kept watching if they weren't truly good shows with great supporting actors. Both Aly and DB have done very well for themselves, IMO. Unlike SMG who I think hit her peak on Buffy.