Greetings from South Africa! I hope I posted this review in time.
Where to even begin? While many people would take offence from this episode seeing as it focuses on sensitive topics such as being religious and being LGBTQ+ (specifically transgender) I personally, as a trans individual, value the episode and how the writers went about Patricia's story.
Brennan's constant support and defence of Patricia throughout the episode warmed my heart, even though it does not necessarily coincide with her views on plastic surgery. She seems to understand that that is not what transitioning is about. Booth's remarks throughout the episode however... most of them left me with a bitter taste in my mouth, specifically the remark of her not being a real woman. Just like Angela, I hope that what he said during interrogation wasn't his thoughts and was just a tactic. Personally found Booth's floundering of "man, woman, PERSON!" to be a very accurate representation of how people correct themselves around a trans person. Brennan's "I'm a genius and I'm confused"? Priceless!
One of my favourite squinterns, Mr. Vincent Nigel-Murray (Vino Delectable) has finally arrived! Full of wonderful facts and the need to prove himself to be one of Brennan's brightest grad students. By the end of the episode it's safe to say that Cam has grown fond of the guy, much like many of us fans have too. It's clear Hodgins doesn't want to get attached to any of the new interns though and we all know why. Poor guy, he'll get there eventually.
Anyway, I found Patricia's son's reaction to finding out his father was alive and living a fulfilling life as who she was inside to be beautiful. The way he corrected himself saying he wished he had met "her" instead of "him"? Kudos to the actor on a phenomenal performance. Patricia's congregation loving and accepting her for who she was? JP not caring that she was born male and wanting to be with her anyway? The actual motive for murder not being a hate crime but instead just plain jealousy? All these points are why I enjoyed the episode. The murder was not tied specifically to her being a transgender woman, although that's where the squad thought the route the case would go. For a show to be taking such an approach in the 2000's makes me appreciate Bones as a series even more.
A few favourite lines from the episode:
"Do these people believe in DNA?"
"I call you Booth and I like you just fine." "Thank you, but we're not married."
"When the butterfly emerges, does the caterpillar cease to exist?"
Also Booth saying he'd be a really hot chick... Comical.
And finally, "I believe in swimming with a buddy." Very sound advice, Bones!
Where to even begin? While many people would take offence from this episode seeing as it focuses on sensitive topics such as being religious and being LGBTQ+ (specifically transgender) I personally, as a trans individual, value the episode and how the writers went about Patricia's story.
Brennan's constant support and defence of Patricia throughout the episode warmed my heart, even though it does not necessarily coincide with her views on plastic surgery. She seems to understand that that is not what transitioning is about. Booth's remarks throughout the episode however... most of them left me with a bitter taste in my mouth, specifically the remark of her not being a real woman. Just like Angela, I hope that what he said during interrogation wasn't his thoughts and was just a tactic. Personally found Booth's floundering of "man, woman, PERSON!" to be a very accurate representation of how people correct themselves around a trans person. Brennan's "I'm a genius and I'm confused"? Priceless!
One of my favourite squinterns, Mr. Vincent Nigel-Murray (Vino Delectable) has finally arrived! Full of wonderful facts and the need to prove himself to be one of Brennan's brightest grad students. By the end of the episode it's safe to say that Cam has grown fond of the guy, much like many of us fans have too. It's clear Hodgins doesn't want to get attached to any of the new interns though and we all know why. Poor guy, he'll get there eventually.
Anyway, I found Patricia's son's reaction to finding out his father was alive and living a fulfilling life as who she was inside to be beautiful. The way he corrected himself saying he wished he had met "her" instead of "him"? Kudos to the actor on a phenomenal performance. Patricia's congregation loving and accepting her for who she was? JP not caring that she was born male and wanting to be with her anyway? The actual motive for murder not being a hate crime but instead just plain jealousy? All these points are why I enjoyed the episode. The murder was not tied specifically to her being a transgender woman, although that's where the squad thought the route the case would go. For a show to be taking such an approach in the 2000's makes me appreciate Bones as a series even more.
A few favourite lines from the episode:
"Do these people believe in DNA?"
"I call you Booth and I like you just fine." "Thank you, but we're not married."
"When the butterfly emerges, does the caterpillar cease to exist?"
Also Booth saying he'd be a really hot chick... Comical.
And finally, "I believe in swimming with a buddy." Very sound advice, Bones!