Even though the creative team behind “Bones” managed to deliver a conclusive end to the series in its twelfth season, creator Hanson was always prepared for the possibility of an earlier conclusion. He envisioned multiple scenarios over the years, which ranged from lead characters Booth and Brennan, played by David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel, expanding their family, to considering a career shift to prioritize their growing family over their perilous jobs.
“We thought that the next thing was, well, we’ll have them pregnant, start a family, and we burned by that. So I kept coming up with new endings. Then it was maybe when they have their second child they will decide that they need to make some changes in their lives, they can’t be running around after murderers, and we kind of burned by that. So, although it wasn’t the ending I first had in my mind when we started the show, the endings that I had in mind in one guise or another came and went.”
The show’s longevity and eventual proper closure were partly due to the robust support “Bones” received from Fox. When the time came to conclude the series, Hanson expressed satisfaction with the finale’s execution by his colleagues.
“I’m good with that. Stephen [Nathan] and Michael [Peterson] and John [Collier] and Karine [Rosenthal] wrote it, and I thought they did a great job. I thought their decisions were all very solid, especially given that they had a sure hand on the tiller for two years. They knew exactly what they were doing.”
Currently, fans can revisit “Bones” episodes on streaming platforms such as Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.
FAQs about the Conclusion of “Bones”
- Did “Bones” end after twelve seasons?
Yes, “Bones” concluded with its twelfth season, wrapping up the storyline for the characters and the series as a whole. - Were there other potential endings planned for “Bones”?
Yes, creator Hanson had envisioned several different endings for the show over the years, including scenarios where the main characters started a family or made career changes. - Who wrote the “Bones” finale?
The series finale was written by Stephen Nathan, Michael Peterson, John Collier, and Karine Rosenthal, rather than Hanson himself. - Where can I stream “Bones” now?
You can find “Bones” available for streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. - Was Hanson satisfied with how “Bones” ended?
Yes, Hanson has stated that he was pleased with the final outcome of the show and the way the finale was written by his colleagues.
Conclusion
“Bones” fans were fortunate that the series received a proper send-off after its twelve-season run, a rarity in television where shows can be abruptly cancelled without satisfactory conclusions. Hanson’s readiness for various story-endings ensured that “Bones” could have wrapped up in several ways, reflecting the dynamic nature of television production. Despite not penning the final episode, Hanson was content with the conclusion crafted by his team, and it’s clear that the legacy of “Bones” continues as it remains accessible for old fans and new viewers alike on streaming platforms.