Rumors of a Bones revival have been swirling for some time now, and if the cast and crew ever get back together for another season, the episodes would need to address numerous unanswered mysteries. The Fox procedural crime television series ran for 12 seasons and 246 episodes on the network, and the series finale, which aired on March 28, 2017, left some aspects of the show ambiguous. Perhaps the writers wanted to leave the door open for the possibility of a revival, reboot, movie, or some other continuation of the series. Nevertheless, the last episode left the audience with plenty of questions about the future of these characters.
Bones starred Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan and David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, and the show revolved around their unlikely partnership. Brennan was a forensic anthropologist at the Jeffersonian Institute, and she often worked with Booth to solve murder cases. Other cast members over the 12 seasons included Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro, T.J. Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins, Eric Millegan as Dr. Zack Addy, Tamara Taylor as Camille Saroyan, John Francis Daley as Lance Sweets, and John Boyd as James Aubrey. Hopefully, if Bones season 13 is ever produced, it will feature these characters and answer these ten questions.
10 The Full Truth Behind Bones’ 447 Mystery
The number 447 appeared in various seasons and episodes of Bones, and fans came up with a bunch of fan theories regarding what it meant and how it would come into play by the end of the series. Unfortunately, the last episode came and went with no explanation of the importance of 447. The Fox procedural show never revealed why the number was seen and referenced so frequently. So if the series is ever revived by the network, viewers might finally get answers regarding 447. Related: The Brutal Reason Bones Killed Off Vincent In Season 6
9 Did Booth & Brennan Remain Partners?
The penultimate episode of Bones featured a bomb destroying the lab at the Jeffersonian Institute, which forced some of the characters to (temporarily) go their separate ways. The last scene of the series finale featured Booth and Brennan sitting on a bench outside the Jeffersonian and reminiscing about the past 12 years before walking off into the distance together. There is no doubt that they will stay married, but the one question remaining following Bones season 12 pertains to their working relationship. Hopefully, nothing changes after the bombing, but a revival would confirm that.
8 Did Angela Give Birth To A Healthy Baby?
Following the explosion in Bones season 12, episode 11, one of the biggest concerns was the condition of Angela and Hodgins’ unborn baby. Thankfully, Angela survived, and so did her child. But before the blasts, the couple was concerned that the infant could have Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) since Angela and Hodgins were carriers for the disorder. Angela didn’t give birth before the series ended, so viewers were left wondering if their baby was healthy or not, whether that meant that they were blind from LCA or if there were side effects from the trauma endured from the explosion.
7 What Does The New Version Of The Jeffersonian Look Like?
Bones concluded before the audience could see the new version of the Jeffersonian Institute, and the series left off with a construction crew fixing the lab. Characters commented how they wished it would be returned to its former glory. But viewers were left wondering whether the lab looked the same or different following its reconstruction. If Bones ever gets a revival, it would undoubtedly have to show the new and improved lab at the Jeffersonian, and fans would finally have an answer.
6 Was Cam Ever Going To Return The Jeffersonian?
The second to last episode of Bones featured Cam marrying Arastoo Vaziri, one of Brennan’s interns, who was introduced in season 4. The newlywed couple decided to adopt three boys from Mississippi after the wedding, and Cam took a leave of absence while starting her new family. It was unclear whether she would ever return as the head of the Forensic Division at the Jeffersonian Institute or if Cam’s decision to leave the lab in the hands of Hodgins was permanent. Hopefully, that isn’t the case, and Cam eventually resumed her rightful position at the Jeffersonian.
5 Did Hodgins Remain The King Of The Lab?
Cam named Hodgins her replacement when she took a leave of absence in the Bones series finale, and he, of course, immediately declared himself the “King of the Lab.” Hodgins was ecstatic since he had been arguing that he deserved that title for 12 seasons, and his wishes finally came true by the time the Fox procedural series came to an end. If Cam never returned to work and chose to permanently focus on her new family or choose a different, less demanding career path, Hodgins might have remained the “King of the Lab” for a long time following the finale.
4 How Innocent Was Zack?
One of the biggest twists of Bones came in season 3 when the characters learned that Zack Addy, Brennan’s trusty intern, had been working with a serial killer. Zack was the apprentice of The Gormogon, who had been manipulating him from the beginning. It came out that Zack had killed one person during his partnership with the murderer, but there were discrepancies over the former intern’s innocence over the seasons. Zack’s murder trial ended in him being declared not guilty, but he still had 13 months left in his prison sentence for being The Gormogon’s apprentice. The constant back and forth was confusing, and Zack’s complete involvement was a question mark.
3 Did Zack Resume His Job At The Jeffersonian?
Following Zack’s release, it would make sense if he somehow got his job back at the Jeffersonian Institute in Bones. His former coworkers kept in touch with him over the years and even testified at his trial, so it would not be surprising if they vouched for him to return to work. If Fox ever revives Bones for a thirteenth season, Zack should return, given that he was one of the most important and complex characters, and fans will get an update on his career status.
2 Did Aubrey & Karen Start Dating?
The Bones series finale featured James Aubrey and Jessica Warren breaking up and Aubrey turning down a job opportunity in Los Angeles. Then, he shared a flirtatious scene with Karen Delfs that indicated there was a potential for a romance between them. Unfortunately, the audience never got to see them officially start dating. But a Bones revival could show if Aubrey and Karen ever decided to take the leap and act on their feelings for one another.
1 Did Brennan’s Brain Injury Have Any Lasting Side Effects?
The explosion in the penultimate episode of Bones left Brennan with a minor brain injury that affected her memory. As a result, she couldn’t remember a significant clue that would help the team in their final case. Thankfully, Brennan’s memory returned at the most opportune time, which was convenient, but this was a fictional television show, after all. However, the viewers should still be curious about whether Brennan’s brain injury had any other lasting side effects, which a Bones revival could address.
