Bones

Right now you can watch Bones in Australia on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. 12 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch Emily Deschanel work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Bones arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting in Bones is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. 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. Credit to Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. 12 seasons (2005–2017) gave the story room most shows never get. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Bones passes that test consistently. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Bones proves them wrong. Silent Witness is the obvious comparison, but Bones earns its own place alongside it. At 12 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Watch Emily Deschanel work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Bones wrapped up in 2017, created by Hart Hanson — and 12 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.