Bones Renewal in Doubt, Fox Boss Promises 'Meaningful' Series Finale 

Asked about the show’s Season 12 renewal prospects Friday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Fox co-chairman and CEO Dana Walden said she’s “really not sure” about a pickup, adding, “It’s top of next-week business to start talking with the producers about whether this will be the end of its run or if it will go another season.”

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the final season, Walden promises series creator Hart Hanson and Co. “will be given plenty of time to start writing a meaningful ending to the show. They have such a loyal fanbase, and those fans deserve a satisfying ending.”

Regarding the ongoing legal battle between series leads David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and 20th Century Fox over

profits, Walden said the dispute has “not resolved quite yet,” but noted its outcome would have no impact on the show’s renewal chances.

Walden ruled out the idea of continuing the series without Boreanaz and Deschanel. “We wouldn’t do the show without [both] David and Emily,” she maintained. “This is a conversation [about] continuing the series and announcing it as a final season in the

is slated to resume its current 11th season in the spring (exact return date TBA).

I hope Boreanaz, Deshanel & Co. win and Fox has to pay every cent they asked for. What a dishonest way to repaythose who made you so much $$$ over 11 years.

I watch for the rest of the cast [got over B&B long ago] so, I’d be fine with Boreanaz and Deschanel being replaced.

I hope that there will be at least season 12!! But at least there will be an end to season 11 David and Emily deserve to get what is coming to them bc of their contract!!! I love Bones and hat

I’m not really surprised, but kind of sad because it’s my all time favorite show.

Last season’s finale would have been a meaningful series finale, but I’m kind of glad they had another season because I started watching it for the first time. Now I can go back and watch all the previous seasons

At least they realize the show needs a meaningful ending, so hopefully they’ll decide soon. But seriously, still no return date?!

Probably for the best at this point what more can they do Bones and Booth are a family now so they got a happy ending everything since has just felt as a way to keep the shoe going. If they’re going to go down in flames then they should go out in a blaze.

Thank God, I can think of a dozen more that have been on way to long past their prime!

Why do you have to be so chicken little with Bones headlines?

They are discussing it next week, which could easily have a positive outcome

Temperance has always been uppity and sort of snotty but this past season she gotten really worse. Although I would hate to see the series be canceled becuse the secondary cast in my opinion is wonderful.

RIght. She’s always been rude and blunt and outspoken, but now she’s just mean. She keeps taunting Booth with his gambling lapse, she’s nasty to her squinterns, she’s even mean to her co-workers, and she’s teaching Christine to be a superior, snotty little prig. I’ve always been a “Bones” fan and will watch to the bitter end, but it’s no longer a priority for me.

I agree with both Jim Murray and dragons3. Brennen has become unwatchable. She; rude and a terrible mother, teaching her daughter that she is better than every other child. As much as I’ve loved Booth, his wife . . .not so much.

You guys aren’t watching the same Brennan as I have been. Booth just recently majorly lied to his wife not just once, with gambling, but twice with his behavior with his brother. Seriously you are remembering her from first few seasons and not last three where she has been a pretty good wife and good mother as well. Most women wouldn’t take kindly to being lied to a lot like Booth has been doing and the old Brennan would have left him high and dry. Also for the record she eventually came around to getting married ( and was willing to get married in his church) and just recently gave him a tv in their bedroom. Yes Brennan can still be arrogant especially with her interns( of course she isn’t supposed to be their friend) but she has been much better with Booth since they got together.

“…but noted its outcome would have no impact on the show’s renewal chances” – My Big Butt.

Is no one else going to call BS on this. It’s pretty obvious what Fox is doing- basically holding Bones hostage because the company got caught swindling everybody, it’s getting sued for the money, and being embarrassed in the process.

First, Fox is preventing the current season from continuing. Now, it’s “let’s see” about a next one. Really? Cause we’re all just that dumb, we’ll fall for that?

If Fox truly wanted to give Bones it’s deserved farewell, it’d give notice the season before the final season, not in the middle of it. At least have the decency to do that, Fox.

Yeah – when exactly is Bones returning to finish if the season?!

What a way to treat their longest running drama – red headed step child to the end.. UGH

Yep red headed step child to the end. About the only thing they got right is at least they are smart enough not to go on without David and Emily. Just FYI FOX really how hard is it to say Bones RETURN date is April 14th, its pretty obvious that’s when its coming back, unless your precious new shows tank so you can miraculously put Bones where they laid an egg. One more thing I took from it is that apparently everyone at Bones has until next week to say if they want to come back. Idiots at FOX I will never watch a thing on their network ever again

I’m not surprised by this news but the show Bones has had a great run no matter what and may have lasted longer than some people thought it would.Plus just like Fox has decide whether to renew David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel may have to decide to if they want to come back for another season.So Fox may talk to both of them to see what they may want. Plus the show’s producers might already be planning a series finale and not be caught unaware if Bones gets cancelled.However they might also be planning for next season too just in case and so they might have 2 different endings in mind for how this season ends

Good God — the picture above — why don’t they copy Castle’s honeymoon on an Arizona dude ranch? Based upon that alone, it’s stick a fork in it for me.

*rolls eyes* why don’t you go troll somewhere else?

The two shows are codependent, they borrow from each other’s storylines all the time. Bones’ season 11 premiere was inspiegabile by Castle’s last season’s, Castle’s season 8 premiere from Bones’ season 9.

Just another example of FOX going down just like CW and TNT. One of their most watched shows even after 11 years and they rarely, Empire excluded, come up with anything better. After reading the CBS dude’s comments they may be following soon.

LOL – like I believe the lawsuit has nothing to do with renewal?

Walden needs to write for one of the Fox comedies! She’s funny!!

And the sad thing is, they think people believe their garbage.

FOX had left Bones off the mid-season schedule, so we don’t know if or when it will return

Lol. Renewal is ALWAYS about money; so, yes, any ‘ongoing legal battle’ will have an impact in the decision. That being said, it’s time to retire the show. Last year’s finale could have easily been a satisfying end.

I doubt FOX will ever have another show with the longevity of Bones. I suspect they are well aware of this, so the BS/damage control will continue till an announcement is finally made.

Its about time. This is yet another show that is showing signs that it’s past its prime. I’ve always enjoyed the show but the last few seasons haven’t been all that entertaining.

Did we ever get an answer about what Pelant did to the clock? If this is the final season, they better answer that.

Thankfully, no Bones without David and Emily. Ever since they turned them into supporting characters and the supporting character into leads, the show hasn’t been worth watching.

“We wouldn’t do the show without [both] David and Emily,” she maintained. “This is a conversation [about] continuing the series and announcing it as a final season in the 12th season, or whether we wrap it in the 11th.”

I think DOES Bones deserves a final season to say goodbye…a swan song…

Have not watched the show for 3+ seasons. I tried to but the show just lost something. .

Honestly, it’s time. Bones lost me several seasons ago when they completely botched the resolution to B&B’s will they/won’t they.

I’m not sure how to handle this… this has been, and still is, may fave show. I’m glad they’re not considering continuing without David and Emily, despite the strong supporting cast, they make the show and it wouldn’t be the same without. I’d love the Bones team to know at the start of a final season it was the last (even if they got a truncated final season a la Fringe) so they could wrap everything up and give us a good end to a long, good story.

I still love Bones. One of the few shows I will watch live. But I agree, no show without Emily and David. I’m glad they aren’t talking about moving forward without them.

Please let it be a Season 12, we love this show so much, Emily and David is the Best please bring it back!! 😇

They won’t continue the show without BOTH leads.

Well, my take is…..BONES IS BEST SHOW ON FOX & TV PERIOD……..This is a good and decent show…..That has made FOX a lot of money……And (1) FOX, held back money due B&B,R &P…….Those in lawsuit……..(2) FOX….never promoted the Show…..Or showed any interest……(3)Put Bones on long Haitus, then talked about low ratings, what do you expect(4) Didn’t send them to Comic Con…..(5) No pictures or video’s…….Bummer……..No without B&B in the show, I would not watch….Ms Deschanel & Mr Boreanez have been loyal & dedicated to Bones………They spent long & hard hours away from their family to make Bones the BEST. B&B are outstanding actors…….And for 11 long years……..have been snubbed by People’s Choice Awards (I know PCA is fans voting, but I really question the process/long story), or an Emmy……..I personally hate to see BONES end…..I LOVE BONES……Never miss a new episode & due my very best to watch re-runs on TNT & Weekends CW/Great 38 TV………I can see why B&B might be tired of constant threats for last few years of cancellation, contract disputes & long Haitus…….I am not happy with FOX…..NBC has had Law & Order/SUV on now for [17] years and going strong……I ADMIRE & APPLAUD THEM……….Again, BONES IS BEST SHOW FOX HAS ON THEIR NETWORK & TV…..Sorry this is so long, but I am disgusted with FOX.

PCAs aren’t fair period. My show has been nominated every single season it’s been on. It’s always lost to Castle, and this year it lost to Person of Interest that is going out too. Why can’t a show that still has staying power win for once? And an actor better than Fillion…

But in response to your topic, I am slightly disgusted in Fox. I did like Bones, but a few things started to turn me away from the series. And I think the latest development with one of my favorite characters did it for me. That may be the straw that broke the camel’s back.

thank you I wish all the best to a wonderful show no matter what

Finally a network exec makes sense. Time to bury that “Bones” show…Castle is Next!

Best show ever hope it doesn’t get cancelled

I hope it gets another season, cause if Idol can get a full farewell season than its longest running show deserves a proper send off. Also I’m already losing Rizzoli &isles & Mike & Molly.

As much as I like Booth & Brennan & will miss the show, I will REALLY miss some of the others even more; Angela & Hodgens, Wendell, and Max, the DA lady, then Cam & Aristoo. Bones has a great cast that worked well together. I hope they give their final farewell in FINE fashion.

So this is the outcome I expected today. FOX running around in circles about their LONGEST running drama. Not only a run around but STILL no return date. What is so hard about giving Bones an end date or even in this case a return date? I really hope Boreanaz and Deschanel stick to their lawsuit and get what they deserve. Really with a months notice they will craft a goodbye that respects this show? Since when has FOX respected this show or its fans. Never. FOX renews the terrible Scream Queens, is rebooting two shows( one of which, 24, is going on without its star) and has no programming sense whatsoever. Bones going out with any dignity from FOX is not going to happen I just hope that WHATEVER end we the fans and every cast member gets will be true to show and characters. Booth and Brennan are the best and so are David and Emily, I hope both never work for FOX ever again

I hope they get what they deserve and keep the show going. I watch all the eweuns on TNT, love the show and hope it stays on.

Why do they keep taking all of the good shows off and just keep the stupid ones on.

There is still so much that can be dealt with. And a handful of episodes will not cut it. At least give the fans a 12th season.

Yeah, sure, the lawsuit will have nothing to do with the show’s cancellation. Do Fox executives still think we’re all that dumb?

Bones was effectively over several seasons ago. Put a fork in it.

That’s just crap!! The only reason they’re iffy on doing more is because they don’t want to give Emily and David the money that they owe them…how stupid!!!! This show has an amazing fan base…you end it and you will have A LOT of pissed off people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am very sad after reading this. I have watched Bones from day one and I still watch all there reruns over and over, so yes I am a very loyal fan. As far as a series finale, I am not sure if we will be getting the happily ever afters that I so want for all of the characters on this show to have. I just hope that I am wrong.

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