It’s no secret that Fox’s Boneswas and is the oddball of crime-fighting procedurals. The unexpectedly funny show dominated airwaves for twelve astounding years, and it’s still earning new fans. However, like any show, it had its moments. There are only so many new ideas, after all. While other procedurals are known for their grisly realism, Bones opted for a character-driven narrative. That’s not to say it’s a bad show; it’s a unique gem in its own league of American television. Still, like anything else, it eventually grew stale. Its second season earned an astounding 9.4 million average viewers per episode, yes. But the following season saw a small but considerable dip to 8.9 million viewers.
That’s around 600,000 lost viewers per episode. It’s not a world-shattering viewership dip, but no showrunner wants to see a ratings slump. Other procedurals may have responded by shaking up...
That’s around 600,000 lost viewers per episode. It’s not a world-shattering viewership dip, but no showrunner wants to see a ratings slump. Other procedurals may have responded by shaking up...
- 1/31/2025
- by Meaghan Daly
- CBR
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