tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post7711982433498777846..comments2023-09-18T07:55:18.538-05:00Comments on Small Screen Happenings: TV Showdown: 'Bones' vs. 'Castle'Marcoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-80117575149915473292012-10-23T18:15:46.704-05:002012-10-23T18:15:46.704-05:00Hi I really would like to know your opinion about ...Hi I really would like to know your opinion about Bones seasons 7 and 8. Are you still watching? Are you still enjoying it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-79813166824289345022012-03-06T18:55:17.418-06:002012-03-06T18:55:17.418-06:00I started as a Bones fan and have switched to Cast...I started as a Bones fan and have switched to Castle after a few episodes I have to admit.<br /><br />At first I thought R. Castle was kinda stupid but the more I see him the more I prefer him to Booth. I'm tired of the ole' same story about the EX whatever (ex soldier, ex mega agent, ex sniper) to give the character sort of a special and forbidden past, nah, I don't like it. Booth is fun, mellow, but I'd prefer if he was a normal cop, not a tormented villain turned good. Otoh Castle looks more clumsy but he does not pretend to be Gi Joe, he's just a novel writer who likes thriller and is attracted by a good looking detective.<br /><br />As for the the girls, I like them both, Brennan is socially annoying and extremely sincere and straight forward (kind of a social freak) and that makes her fun to watch. But as she is very open minded for many things she is very close minded for many other. Kate Beckett looks stronger, is even more serious than Brennan, and looks more real than her, she is a workaholic and she is respected by her people. But she does not pretend to be a rich know it all with an IQ of 200.<br /><br />The UST is better in Castle because it does not show up every episode and looks more real. Booth is openly after Brennan (Romeo and Juliet) while Castle and Beckett have a more distant relationship even if deep inside they feel maybe their falling in love. But they date other people etc. and they even have bad times when the other is dating someone.<br /><br />Murders are good in both shows, but I don't need extremely unrealistic and fictional murders to catch my attention. I prefer the investigation itself than the shape they find the corpse in. One thing that's better in Bones is that you know who's guilty less often than Castle, but Castle cases remind me of more real murders (real again).<br /><br />I want write much about secondary characters because they both are interesting and play their supporting role. I especially dislike Castle's mother but that's me. As much as I think some of these characters in Bones are disposable.<br /><br />Another plus for Castle is it has the murder of Beckett's mother in the background, way more interesting story than another EX SNIPER who wants to kill Booth.<br /><br />Just my two cents!MagicDriveF1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10467001244582369939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-3895924115079661772012-03-06T13:33:36.111-06:002012-03-06T13:33:36.111-06:00Yay for Castle supporters!Yay for Castle supporters!Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-17171684798394768682012-02-11T12:02:49.677-06:002012-02-11T12:02:49.677-06:00I like both shows, but I much prefer Castle. Bones...I like both shows, but I much prefer Castle. Bones starting going downhill in season 6. <br />There are only two things I disagree with you about...<br />I disagree about the supporting casts. While I love Ryan and Esposito, I'm more attached to the Bones supporting cast. Ryan and Espo are great, they're funny, but also have emotional depth. I love how Esposito helped Beckett through her PTSD. I also adore Martha and Alexis, especially Martha. But, the Bones supporting cast is the only reason I still watch the show. <br /><br />I also disagree with favorite leading man. Personally, I like Castle better then Booth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-33100496601656406542012-02-05T14:04:08.609-06:002012-02-05T14:04:08.609-06:00I love Castle!I love Castle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-78144312791126113992012-01-07T23:00:09.560-06:002012-01-07T23:00:09.560-06:00@Anonymous 3 - Finally! Thank you :)@Anonymous 3 - Finally! Thank you :)Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-354285014153493732012-01-04T15:16:32.543-06:002012-01-04T15:16:32.543-06:00I agree with you... I love both of the shows. But ...I agree with you... I love both of the shows. But in my opinion Castle is better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-8806430376279825192011-12-11T16:37:43.512-06:002011-12-11T16:37:43.512-06:00@Anonymous 2 - I don't necessarily agree with ...@Anonymous 2 - I don't necessarily agree with everything you wrote, but thanks for sharing.Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-41257358351352891072011-12-11T16:28:39.394-06:002011-12-11T16:28:39.394-06:00I think what you say is wrong from A to Z
- both f...I think what you say is wrong from A to Z<br />- both female lead are the basically same: they had a difficult childhood, up until season 7 bones couldn't face love like beckett can't tell castle she loves him, they are socially awkward and have no problem with sex, the only difference is that bones' character and acting is so much better than beckett<br />- the squint squad are so much funnier and more interesting in characters (put a bunch a crazy weirdos in a room and we'll talk) than the rest of the characters of castle who are just basic cops and MEs<br />- Each bones' episode comes with a really weird death, fun jokes and moment and an extraordinary ending (aka "the double death of the dearly departed" the funniest episode ever made in TV show history)<br />In the end watching an episode od castle is like watching a really bad episode of bonesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-67599571442206955372011-11-14T21:42:12.476-06:002011-11-14T21:42:12.476-06:00Thanks to everyone for commenting. It looks like I...Thanks to everyone for commenting. It looks like I'm in the minority, which is a good thing. Admittedly, I was higher on 'Castle' when I originally wrote this entry, and it's starting to become repetitive. I'm still a fan of 'Castle', but even I have to admit that it'd be a closer race today. Thanks again!Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-60909579493439684042011-11-14T21:32:15.575-06:002011-11-14T21:32:15.575-06:00I am a fan of N. Fillion from Serenity/Firefly and...I am a fan of N. Fillion from Serenity/Firefly and it was the reason I watched Castle. The first season was amazing, funny, cool, and it established the characters' characters pretty well. The second season however... the writing becomes flawed and... mediocre. I'm sorry, I still love Castle but my biggest problem really is the story and writing (except Castle's punchlines)... plus the fact that "I'd seen it before...", much more like Bourne Identity versus Unknown, in which case, Bones is the Bourne Identity and Castle is Unknown.<br /><br />Bones for me is smarter and more intelligible. Some situations may be unrealistic but the writing is more concrete than that of Castle. <br /><br />Bones has a more solid story and writing. Even though unrealistic at times, well it's fiction and it's supposed to be like that. Contrast to Castle's punchlines is Brennan's social-stupidity and in-gracefulness. Booth's perfection is Becket's. <br /><br />When it comes to special effects and all, Bones takes the trophy of course. <br /><br />One other thing I found uncool with Castle is the beginning, like the first few minutes. It's predictable. Some plots are even predictable. Bones has more complicated twists and plots.<br /><br />The supporting cast of both shows is superb. The introduction of different (recurring) interns for Dr. Brennan was genius, it's like different flavors of a candy. That is worth mentioning. I agree with Marcos, it's Castle's family (Martha and Alex) that made the show more edgy than Bones.<br /><br />The two leading men are way opposite each other. Castle is fun, happy-go-lucky rich guy while Booth is the exact opposite. <br /><br />The two leading women are much more similar than that of the leading men. They're both serious people. However, Brennan is rich and Becket is the opposite.<br /><br />I agree with the author of Booth winning this trophy but I disagree with Becket leading over Brennan. Becket is Wonder Woman, super strong policewoman and it over powers Castle's masculinity. Although that's one complexity of Castle. Brennan on the other hand is much more fragile which makes Booth's character shine out - they complement each other. <br /><br />Lastly, though, I think that Castle has more mass-appeal than Bones. Bones is like halfway between Grey's and CSI. Castle is funnier. Bones is smarter.<br /><br />Anyway, just my opinion. I don't mean to offend anybody.amateurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-92103473189793035522011-06-04T18:14:11.433-05:002011-06-04T18:14:11.433-05:00I recently started watching Castle. I have to say,...I recently started watching Castle. I have to say, I like Bones a lot better. I like Castle, but Bones is just better. Bones is one of my favorite shows. I can't believe the supporting cast of Castle is considered better then Bones supporting cast. One of the best things in Bones is the interaction between all the characters. It's rare were I find myself drawn in by an entire cast, but Bones does that. All are complex, well developed characters and I love how they interact like a dysfunctional family. "There's more then one type of family". Also I like Brennan more then Beckett. Brennan is a more interesting character in my opinion and more unique. I believe Brennan has a type of autism called Asperger's syndrome. While the creators never said she did, my sister who is studying neurology and autism says Brenan acts like she has Asperger's syndrome. <br /><br />That's just my opinion. I apologize for any typos, I injured my right wrist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-50952064961182420712009-12-07T09:40:36.855-06:002009-12-07T09:40:36.855-06:00I agree that the Squints are more developed, and m...I agree that the Squints are more developed, and more of an ensemble than those on <i>Castle</i>, but I only really care for Sweets and Cam. The others could be phased out, and I'd be OK with that. While the detectives on <i>Castle</i> don't add as much as the Squints, it's Castle's family that pushes the supporting characters category in its favor. Castle has such a great relationship with his daughter and mother, that those scenes will always trump anything the Squints have to offer.<br /><br />I totally understand why some females would be drawn more to Castle than to Booth, but I think the opposite is just as true. I think there are a lot of men out there that can relate to Booth more than to Castle, which could make him a stronger character to some.<br /><br />As for Bones, while I agree that she is way more original than Beckett, she might be too original. Like I mentioned, what makes her unique can also hold her back. It's sometimes hard to believe that someone so brilliant can be socially inept, and still function in the scenarios that she's placed in. Her character can be distracting.<br /><br />Either way, both shows are great, and right now I prefer <i>Castle</i> only a hair more than <i>Bones</i>, and thanks for sharing your thoughts.Marcoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292262355565435373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947924687338313078.post-30077519480532754382009-12-04T11:25:05.700-06:002009-12-04T11:25:05.700-06:00I could not disagree more. Granted, I've only ...I could not disagree more. Granted, I've only seen Season 1 of Castle and bits of season 2, but there is no way those FBI agents whose faces I can't even remember support the leads better than the Squints.<br /><br />Both shows are the same mystery-drama that we've seen a dozen times before. What makes Bones great is the ensemble of characters that support the leads. I couldn't really care less about Beckett's agents or Castle's family. But Hodgins, Zack, Angela, Sweets, and even Cam all have their wonderful moments and have huge fanbases on their own.<br /><br />But Castle beats out Booth for me in terms of leading man. Maybe it's the primitive female urge to love the bad boy, but I love Castle's playboy tendencies. Conversely, Bones is much sexier and funnier than Beckett because she's original. I've seen Becketts tons of times before in tons of shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com