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'Bones': Season finale will bring a change in direction
As longtime "Bones" fans are well aware of, season finale time is something to be equally feared and excited for.The past few season-enders have led to the fanbase being split on matters like the reveal of Zack being Gormagon's apprentice and last year's alternate reality/coma dream.
And I hate to break it to you, but this year is shaping up to be no different.
"I anticipate a [vocal fan] reaction [to the finale], that's for sure," creator Hart Hanson says. "The short answer is yes. We try and keep everyone interested and a season finale is a good place and a natural place to change the direction of a series. And this season, you've got to do that. I hope there will be some noise about it."
"Bones" star Emily Deschanel (Brennan) clarified that unlike last season's finale, this will very much be a real "Bones" episode, so there won't be any alternate reality-esque gimmicks. "Huge things happen in the episode that change the course of everyone," Deschanel promises.
And it appears these controversial finales will continue on for as long as the series runs.
"[If we didn't change it up] then I'd have to quit my job," Hanson says. "Boy, if that happens, you'll let me know and I'll have to turn [the show] over to someone else."
No, no, let's not go there.
We like our "Bones" the way it is, with Hart at the helm.
Don't we, kids?
Want to know what else he and Emily said?
Does this info make you more excited for the final hours of the season?
- Considering how much we learned about Booth and Brennan's history in the 100th episode, and how much changed between them, will the season finale now pale in comparison? Or will it live up to the hype? Deschanel says "yes": "What happens in the season finale is as impactful for [the Booth and Brennan] relationship as the 100th episode was... Hart did a really good job writing the script."
- While things will get resolved in the season finale, don't plan on anything getting tied up with a neat bow. "I don't think there's a lot of closure going into season six," Hanson says. "Closure is not the word I would use as we barrel forward into season six."
- The return of the Gravedigger impacts Brennan and Hodgins the most. Poor Brennan is suffering from nightmares when the episode begins.
- Speaking of the Gravedigger, the return of Max (Ryan O'Neal) isn't only about his daughter having someone to lean on during a difficult time. "I would say Max is not there just for moral support," Hanson shared. "It's a bit more than that. He is a mysterious and multifaceted character, Max is. He's not an onlooker at heart."
- Six scripts already exist for next season and there are an additional two stories already planned out.
- There are tons of rumors going around about what could happen in the fall, but Hanson promises, "We will not start Season 6 without Booth and Brennan working together. I'm not willing to say they'll be in D.C. [but] I'm not willing to say they won't be."
- Hanson thinks a "Fringe" crossover could work, but there are always so many difficulties in trying to actually make it work. (One being that "Fringe" shoots in Vancouver)
- The "Brennan wants a baby" storyline has not been abandoned. According to Hanson, it will be revisited in Season 6. "I always found it interesting that Brennan's interest in having a baby faded when the possibility of Booth being the father faded," he said. "I always thought that said something about her."
- On the end of the series, Hanson says: "I have a group of scenes written on my computer that are the end of 'Bones.' Whether or not those actually become the end of 'Bones,' who knows. They've lasted so far. They've lasted from the second season. A TV series is very organic, it goes where it wants to go. But I do know the ending of 'Bones.' I do know where it's going, it's how many steps there [are] between now and then [that] I don't know."
- As of now, it appears that 'Bones' will remain at its Thursday at 8 slot for next season.
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I've never been more ready to throw up from pure nervousness. How am I supposed to deal with nauseousness until September?! :)
Ooooh, interesting. Can't wait for this week's episode, much less the finale. It should be fascinating. I have some ideas of where things are going, but I have no doubt I'll still be floored when it all comes to a head on May 20th. I trust Hart and the writers and everyone who works on this show--they know what they're doing.
One question though: if we want to know how the show ends, should be look to season 2 for clues? Hopefully, however, it'll be a long time before we need to worry about that.
Marisa - As usual YOU ROCK! Thanks for the scoop....still nervous about the last 2 episodes! Can not wait!
Sweets will die.
He's the only character that doesn't fit. I've said it before repeatedly, and yes I am repeating it now: He should have been Gormogon's assistant. If the writers returned from being on strike, he would have been.
He needs a good being killed.
And enough with the 'Bones is retarded' plotline. Seriously, she may not understand some things, but after 5 years with Booth, she could do a lot worse. Either accept his offer or cut him loose. I think seeing Booth being killed at this point would be a welcome relief to the 'Sandra D' act she's got going on.
After the last 2 season finales, I think Hart should pull a Sorkin and take a breather.
Sorry man, but that dream sequence was worthy of 'Dollhouse' meltdown ala Wheedon. I used to think Joss could do no wrong...
And as always, kudo's for the scoop! This is why ZAP2IT is my place for all the tv gossip!
Absolutely I feel excited for the finale. Glad there isn't "closure"... that's the WRONG kind of word anyone would want to describe their season finale. You only want closure in a series finale.
This show rocks. :)
Thanks again, Marisa!
With Max returning, is anyone else thinking he could be coming back for revenge on the Gravedigger? That's the first thing that came to my mind. After all, he does believe in protecting his family.
At what point was Booth no longer a possible option for the father of her child?
I mean I know it definitely stopped being a possibility by the 100th episode. But I am thinking it happened before that. I am just not sure when. Anyway, it's probably a stupid question.
Temperance wants a child only with Booth that much I've been certain of all this time.
I can't wait for this weeks episode and the season finale. I feel like I am not sure if I'll be able to function properly after the season finale. Mostly because I know very little of what's going down.
It all sounds very interesting, but right now I'm only thinking one thing: I am *so* not ready for the end.
everyone is moaning that things can't stay the same ( although I disagree and love the hot dance b&b have going on) so it is time for a change ( be careful what you ask for) - it is scary because I think of other dramatic changes on series and worry that it brings an end to a series. ( laverne and shirley move to california, lucy moves to california, so hopefully they are not moving to california) but i think this show has a superb cast and wonderful writers so hopefully they won't disappoint us! I think as long as b&b are together people won't be too upset
I take back my question earlier. I think I figured it out. :D