‘Bones’ renewed for season 12; will be shortened final season

There is no longer any reason to speculate about the future of “Bones” on the air. The series featuring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel is coming back, albeit for a shortened final season of twelve episodes.

In a statement, show executive producer Hart Hanson had the following to say (per Deadline):

“In times like these, marked by instability and doubt, it’s comforting to know the world can count on at least one dependable beacon of stability. Apparently, that beacon is Bones … It just shows what you can do with an amalgam of genius cast, amazing crew, cunning writers,  stalwart studio, sweat, a tough economy, a mercurial network, determination, luck, magic, miracles and the most loyal audience in the world.”

Meanwhile, Fox programming heads Gary Newman and Dana Walden also released a statement of their own:

“Bones has been part of the fabric of our network and studio for over a decade, and during that time it has attracted one of the most devoted fan bases we’ve ever seen … So it was extremely important to us and to Hart, the producers and the cast that we send the show off in a way that gives those loyal fans a meaningful and satisfying conclusion.”

We couldn’t be more thrilled by this news. We almost expected season 11 to be the end, so any further episodes beyond this is just great. It’s a chance for the show to get a proper celebration, and for Deschanel and Boreanaz to plot out their future. Also, it shows that some litigation that is happening right now over unpaid profits, a complicated case involving the two leads and some producers, is now impacting the show’s future.

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