Detective drama enthusiasts hunting for their next binge-worthy Netflix series can end their search now.
Those who adore NCIS ought to give this programme a go, which follows a similar formula and boasts the same IMDb rating of 7.8, reports the Express.
Bones initially arrived on screens back in 2005 and ran for an impressive 12 seasons before drawing to a close in 2017 and has now come to Netflix.
The series tracked FBI agent Seeley Booth (portrayed by David Boreanaz ) and forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) as they tackle cases examining potential murder victims.
While Temperance contributes her scientific expertise, Booth applies his FBI criminal investigation methods.
Throughout the programme’s run, Bones delved into the professional and personal dynamics between the two lead characters, while also exploring the lives of the supporting cast.
The programme was inspired by the life and novels of crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who additionally served as an executive producer on the series.
Bones also featured Yellowstone’s Michaela Conlin, T. J. Thyne, Eric Millegan, Jonathan Adams from American Dreams, Agents of S.H.I. E.L. D. actress Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, and John Boyd of FBI fame.
Numerous viewers have championed the series on IMDb, with one person declaring in their 10/10 review: “Criminally Underrated Slice of Heaven.”
Another viewer in their 9/10 review revealed they couldn’t stop bingeing the programme: “Overall, this show is great and I’m personally on my way to finishing it for the second time in it’s entirety [sic].”
A third viewer posted in their 10/10 review: “This must be the most underrated show on TV. It has a marvelous cast with David Boreanaz and Emily Deschenel as the leads [sic].”
Adding: “Altogether I believe it is the best show on TV.”
They also praised the writing as “outstanding”.
A fourth viewer equally awarded a perfect 10/10 score, describing it simply as the “best TV show”.
They elaborated: “The day it aired, I started watching, and immediately, I was hooked. I have been ever since.”
Yet another enthusiastic fan delivered a glowing review, saying: “This show is amazing. I have never been so obsessed about a TV show. I can’t wait for every new episode, and I get seriously angry if it is a repeat.”
Another devoted viewer explained in their 10/10 review: “This show is great! I give it a perfect 10. I enjoy the character interaction between the main characters played by Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. It is also really funny!”.
Bones also holds its own against several other top-rated crime dramas, including the Sherlock Holmes-inspired series Elementary, which carries a 7.9 rating, and CSI which is rated at 7.7.
Bones is streaming on Netflix UK & Ireland from today

