The Titan on the Tracks

Season 2, Episode 1, Aired
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Brennan is summoned to a train derailment … and discovers she has a new boss. A train carrying a popular senator was derailed by a car positioned on the tracks. Brennan works out why the dead body of a rich businessman was placed in the car. Meanwhile, she continues to try to find her father.moreless
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  • what a start to a new season

    9.5
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    By tanargue, Aug 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    I know that many reviewers didn't like this, never mind the Booth fans who hated Cam, but I personally think that it was a great and complex episode. Yes , I know that the crime was complicated and perhaps a little far fetched but the character development was superb and this is after all, as stars and producers say, a character driven show.
    Camille - great character - and her relationship with Booth very interesting and spotted straight away by Angela. Loved the interplay between Booth (don't call me Seely) and Cam ( don't call me Camille). His ego in wondering whether she took the job because of him! His advice to her about protecting her team. In fact he was giving advice in all places, especially when he got Brennan to visit her mother's grave.He is really very protective and tender towards her and she does't appreciate it.
    The whole episode was heavily Booth orientated giving us insights into how good he is at reading people. His description of the way Brennan looks long at bones before making a decision was very insightful. Excellent writing and character development.
    Brennan's reaction to Cam was really a bit childish.She doesn't give people her trust either. Booth will continue to try and find your father Brennan, just trust him.moreless

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  • This is, by far, the worst episode they've ever done. The central plot is crammed into what space is left over from the subplots; they should have delayed one of the subplots. The new character is abrasive and unappealing, and I miss Dr. Goodman.moreless

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    By tiercel42, Aug 22, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode definitely does not bode well for the coming season. First of all, they should not have attempted to cram the subplot of the new character and the continuing story arc regarding Brendan's family into a single episode. They crowded out the main storyline, the details of which became confusing.

    Second, what happened to Dr. Goodman? I'm hoping the actor left for some other project, because there's no other reason I can think of to get rid of such a richly entertaining character. Third, which is somewhat linked to the second, is the introduction of Camille. I've never been fond of major cast additions to shows I feel already have the right balance, but this one is just egregiously awful. She's rude, she's high-handed, and she appears to think that the Jeffersonian staff is her own personal little fiefdom. I could go on for pages about how "do what I tell you or else" is not a managerial style that will endear you to anyone, especially brilliant scientists used to doing things their own way, many of whom could command top salaries elsewhere, but I'll leave it at that. I'll note that while I enjoyed the scene at the end with the DA, it seemed to me that she was defending her own power, not the team.

    Fourth, is it really necessary for every female on the show to have the hots for Booth? Is it some sort of sop to the actor's ego? It's irritating and completely unnecessary.moreless

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  • The intro sequence is a MUCH welcomed improvement. The addition of a new female character opposite Bones is fantastic! This is going to be a very interesting season.

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    By cosmo828, Aug 22, 2011 Report Abuse
    Pleased that Bones had been renewed for another season, I anticipated the return all summer. I was thrilled with the beginning of what could be another fantastic season.

    The intro sequence is a MUCH welcomed improvement! You can actually tell which names go with which faces.

    The addition of a new female character, Cam, opposite Bones is fantastic! The spark between Bones & Booth is present as ever. Now not only does this show have 2 already strong starring female characters, but has gloriously added a 3rd.

    It's interesting to watch the cast's reactions towards the past love insinuations between Booth & Cam. Cam certainly holds her own & wows Dr. Brenan at the end. Bones triumphs as always gaining approval from Cam. This is going to be a very interesting season!moreless

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  • Well written, tight plot, some great moments between Booth and Brennan; all in all, a great episode to start off the season.

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    By ataralasse, Aug 22, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode didn't disappoint. I read the original character sides when they came out earlier this summer, and was expecting a good premiere, but most often I found that great acting combined with the new look this season, far surpassed my expectations.

    The episode did a great job of setting up the rest of the season; as far as finding Brennan's father, Booth's gambling issues, as well as establishing the relationships between the main characters.

    Any complaints about the episode seem to address the appearance of Dr. Cam and the absence of Dr. Goodman. I think this anxiety will slowly ebb away as the season continues. I think we're all just a little wary of change when it comes to our favorite crime-solving team. As for Dr. Goodman, we're all hoping that he'll be back at some point, and with any luck the our wishes will be granted. Even Hanson has expressed the desire to have him back on the show if possible.

    Anyway, I'm up to episode 7 in the character sides, and I'm most definitely anticipating a great season; full of the usual tension/bantering, hook-ups, and suspenseful moments, as well as heart-felt ones.moreless

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  • An amazing start for a amazing TV show

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    By otimeche, Aug 22, 2011 Report Abuse
    OMG!! I really enjoyed it!

    Sometime had pass since we last saw our favorite characters and the relationship between Booth and Bones have really evolve!! They are true friends now and we can see it clearly. Both actors did an amazing job and it was nice to see how they are playing with their characters and relationships.

    A new boss is around and we can see how different she is from Bones and the interaction between them will be a most watch on the show... hopefully anyways because I really hate the idea of her and for now I'm still hating her and it will be kept in that way until she shows me that I can love her (means getting away from Booth!).

    The storyline on her parents was still there neither forgotten neither right on top so it will not steal the rest of the storylines on the show.

    It's going to be a long agony waiting for the next one and maybe I will die during the baseball hiatus!moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • Booth now has a black Motorola Razr. Last season he used a silver one. The black model is currently more popular. Edit
    • Dr. Saroyan calls Zack 'Zackaroni' because he eats macaroni with cheese for lunch every day, but in another season three episode he mentions having a "Cup O' Soup" for lunch, so she's technically incorrect. Edit
    • Dr. Goodman's absence from the show is explained as him taking a two month sabbatical. Edit

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    • Featured Music: "The Greatest" by Cat Power (when Dr. Brennan is looking through her mother's file) "Be Here Now" by Ray Lamontagne (during the final scene at the cemetery) Edit
    • International Air Dates: Denmark: November 7, 2006 on TV3 Spain: February 9, 2007 on FOX TV Spain Germany: August 30, 2007 on RTL Belgium: August 24, 2007 on RTL-TVI Edit

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    • Brennan: Do that lying thing! Booth: Could you be more specific? Edit
    • (Booth and Brennan at her mother's grave. Brennan sees something in the grass next to the grave and picks it up.) Booth: What do you got? Brennan: A dolphin. What does that tell you? Booth: What does that tell you? Brennan: My father was here. Booth: Because he loves your mother and grieves her loss and he came here to talk to her. (He takes the dolphin out of the evidence bag Brennan put it in.) Brennan: You're tainting evidence. Booth: It's not that kind of evidence, Bones. It's evidence to something else. Something that can't be tainted. (He hands her the dolphin and she looks at it for awhile.) Brennan: It's beautiful. Booth: Yeah. Edit
    • Brennan: How am I gonna tell Russ that our father ordered the death of another human being? Booth: If he did that - I'm not saying it happened that way - then your father took down the man who murdered his wife. Brennan: Good people don't have other people murdered. Good people don't even know how. Booth: Your father buried your mother in a pair of new shoes in a cemetery, with her dolphin belt buckle that reminded her of you because you both love dolphins. Brennan: That does not make him a good man. Booth: People can be more than one thing. (Brennan looks at him) We were at a dead end, now we're not, okay? We know that your father got to Mitchell Downs, persuaded him to kill McVicar. We find out how he did that, we're that much closer to finding out what happened to your old man. I mean, that's if you still wanna find him. Brennan: I do. Booth: Okay. Silver lining. Edit

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