Bones

2005 • TV-14

Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is identifiable LGBTQ+ representation with recurring and guest characters involved in same-sex relationships and storylines.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, with occasional use of mild curse words such as 'damn' or 'crap,' but strong profanity is rare.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes of death, grief, trauma, and justice are common, with emotional exploration of victims' families and complex moral issues tied to criminal investigations.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The show contains some unsettling and disturbing imagery involving dead bodies and crime scenes, creating a sometimes tense or eerie atmosphere.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Romantic relationships feature kissing and some suggestive dialogue, but sexual content is usually implied rather than shown explicitly.

Substance Use

mild — Alcohol use is occasionally shown or referenced, mainly in social or investigative contexts; drug use is rarely depicted and never glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The series frequently depicts crime scenes involving murder victims, decomposed or burned remains, and forensic investigations with some scenes showing injuries and death but without prolonged graphic gore.