So, rather than bemoaning the quiet here at LiveJournal, I'm just going to post. No complaints, no promises to post every day, nada. I miss this place and its people, so I'll just post.
I stopped watching Bones several seasons ago. But a week or so ago I watched the last episode of Season 11, and I was able to watch it and just enjoy it for what it is now -- without any expectations. It felt like a reunion with good friends, Then today I read that it's been renewed for its 12th and final season, all of which combined make me think that I might actually like to watch this last season when it starts in April. Bones was such a huge part of my fandom experience, and watching that episode made me rather nostalgic. I wonder if there's any chance they'd bring back Eric Millegan (Zack Addy) for an ep. I bet a lot of viewers would love that, though it might spark some residual pain, too...
I'm very curious to see what all the Bones actors and actresses will do next.
Then next fall they'll do a 12-ep S12 to wrap things up.
I have a mental wish list....
ETA: I'd love to hear about your Bones wish list, if you feel like sharing it. :)
Edited at 2016-03-11 04:25 pm (UTC)
I agree that it was a huge part of my fandom experience though. Still feel sad that I lost the love!
Nice to see you here - I have to post too ♥
Edited at 2016-02-29 04:08 pm (UTC)
BGA may be where I first heard about the final season. Remember when 206_Bones was around and still active as well?
Thanks, K. I'm happy to be back, and it's so great to see so many folks, some who never left and some who drifted away for a bit, like us. Xoxo
Edited at 2016-03-11 05:17 pm (UTC)
I was thinking of maybe watching the final season of Bones too. I also haven't watched in several years, but I would like to say a proper goodbye & see how it ends. It was a really important part of my life for a long time.
I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling a wee bit nostalgic about Bones. :) Hopefully we won't regret it!
And thanks for making me laugh with your icon. ;)
Same thoughts about bones, I stopped watching around S9, then I finished it when S10 was airing. I'm not crazy about the storylines and everything but when i eventually sit down and watch an episode or two I find myself laughing and enjoying it without thinking much of it.
Let's see how it ends! I hadn't heard about the announcement of a 12 and final season so... That's news.
I made a post last week too, and I can't make any promises that I'll be here often... But it's very nice to see familiar faces around just when I sort of came back to this place again.
Bones was huge for many of us, so as you said, "Let's see how it ends!"
RE: Bones: I never stopped watching, still enjoy it, though not with the same intensity. These days, it feels like "family and friends"; I enjoy watching it.
I kind of love that you never stopped watching Bones. :) I'm thinking (hoping) to watch and enjoy it, "though not with the same intensity."
I'd given up on Bones several seasons ago also, to me it felt like the timing left everything hanging for far too long, for the sake of drawing things out, maybe? Still not really sure, though I saw the S12 news, and I feel like I might be watching as well. Nostalgia has hit me hard this year ;)
Hope you're happy and well! ♥
Bones definitely drew things out for too long, and then it had B and B get together off-screen, yaddda yadda yadda... Hope you'll join me in watching the end. :)
How are you doing? I will check your journal to see if you've posted lately. I am happy and well. My kids have recently had the plague -- a nasty cough that's lasted for days and days and stolen sleep and led to wheezing for my youngest -- but in general, my life is good, and I am content. Thank you for the well wishes. <3 (It's been so long that I don't even remember the LJ code for making a heart. Pathetic. LOL
Yes, you worded it so perfectly, Doc! Thank you. I'm going to have to borrow that. :) I know you're so busy with work, W, and the rest of your life, but it's wonderful to find you here again. *hugs*
Let me know if you find a good recap website. *g* I've got my fingers crossed for a Zack appearance. It would hurt, but I would just love to see him back with the gang again. He was such an integral part of the Bones clan...
And is that an Outlander icon? *squints* My 38-year-old eyes aren't what they used to be -- or maybe my glasses are just dirty. *g* I watched several eps a while back, but am not fully caught up. I read some of the books years ago and enjoyed them.