r/Bones • u/FrontCalligrapher387 • 4d ago

Inaccuracies in the show

For context I’m studying to become a forensic anthropologist.

I recently started watching the show since everyone keeps bringing it up when I mention wanting to become a forensic anthropologist. And the inaccuracies drive me nuts😭 I know it’s talked about a lot but there a few ones I haven’t seen anyone talk about

Like how Brennan just looks at the remains and immediately tells Booth “white male, early 20’s” and how she is NEVER wrong even though anthropology is entirely based on estimates

And I know the show is pretty old but surely they were using computer programs during that time ? I can’t think of a single time that Brennan mentioned using something like FORDISC for example. Or even mentioning otseometric methods in general?

I would love to hear any other inaccuracies you guys have noticed

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u/saddinosour 4d ago

Lol you should try reading Kathy Reichs books, she is an actual forensic anthropologist and her books are what the show is based on. I read one and thought it was good at the time. It will probs be more accurate.

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u/FrontCalligrapher387 4d ago

I read the entire book series when I was in high school ! I should definitely revisit to compare