The first two seasons were good. The last season was garbage, not because of the change in cast (sad to see the guy go, glad to see the girl go), but because he producer's went out of their way to make the episodes more like mini horror movies which is not what the show is about.
Also, the arrogance of Megan Hunt was a turnoff throughout the run of the series. Like, it was too much and I disliked her more and more.
85 Reviews
Seasons 1&2 were great! Season 3 was dreadful.
laughing_cat16 March 2021
I love this show! Just discovered it on Hulu and have totally binged it. I kept wondering why it didn't survive (see what I did there) until Season 3. What the heck? Axing 3 main characters and replacing them with 1 dishrag actor, terrible storylines, more graphic content...no wonder it got cancelled. How could the show not flatline 😁 when such drastic changes are made? Watch 1&2, skip 3. That's my advice.
Hooked me!
lbrandst330 March 2011
I loved 'Body of Proof.' The quips were funny, Dr. Hunt was intriguing, and Dana Delany put on a wonderful performance. I started watching because I loved Dana in 'Castle' as Special Agent Jordan Shaw. Her character is similar, which I like; blunt, snarky, but human. She has a softer side that it a refreshing thing to see on a show like this. Her situation makes you want to hug her, but her edge makes you want to cross the street when you see her coming.
While unconventional, (I know some people's heads are spinning because of an ME playing detective, which really wouldn't happen,) I think it is in the character's nature, and that is really the premises of the show. I mean, it really just shows how extraordinarily smart she is.
I am really interested to see where this goes. I realize that shows like this can be overdone, but I am ready to give BOP a shot. I can already see parallels to shows like 'Castle' and 'CSI', but it is only the first week. I am definitely going to watch on Sunday and Tuesday to see what transpires. :)
While unconventional, (I know some people's heads are spinning because of an ME playing detective, which really wouldn't happen,) I think it is in the character's nature, and that is really the premises of the show. I mean, it really just shows how extraordinarily smart she is.
I am really interested to see where this goes. I realize that shows like this can be overdone, but I am ready to give BOP a shot. I can already see parallels to shows like 'Castle' and 'CSI', but it is only the first week. I am definitely going to watch on Sunday and Tuesday to see what transpires. :)
Give it a chance....it has potential and is medically accurate
MarkoFromWreath1 April 2011
The series is about a defamed neurosurgeon Dr.Megan Hunt who has now left her profession as a surgeon and has become the medical examiner . She uses her expertise as a brilliant neurosurgeon to solve murders. ### THIS is the review based on PILOT ###
Just by seeing a pilot one can never decide if the show is good/bad...one can only guess how it might turn out..Most reviews here seem to judge it too early.
Dana Delany was good, not excellent. She tried her best in the pilot to portray in forty minutes , how a woman would feel in her position. It is tough to make an impression in the very first episode because an actor needs to build a solid foundation upon which her character would develop richly and as something people will connect to in the coming episodes. If in some scenes she seemed to falter I feel the writers are to blame because they seem to try hard to stuff all the emotions and past story in just 40 minutes and hey don't forget, there is a murder to solve too. Her character seem to unravel in a hurry and it's not Delany's fault.
The supporting cast were okay, actually they seemed like stereotypes taken from series like house(boss of hunt seemed like cuddy), the detectives(csi and castle?) and so on...yes the writers need to develop these characters better, although the confused doctor played by Geoffrey Arend (Dr. Elliot)and the frenemy played by Middlebrooks(Dr. Curtis) were unique and entertaining.
And for the plot, I cannot think of any plot holes and as a person in the medical field I can say that the medicine part was not slouchy like some soaps ( cough..grays anatomy)and was actually convincing.
So in conclusion, I would not write off the show this early...Let's wait and see how it develops.
Just by seeing a pilot one can never decide if the show is good/bad...one can only guess how it might turn out..Most reviews here seem to judge it too early.
Dana Delany was good, not excellent. She tried her best in the pilot to portray in forty minutes , how a woman would feel in her position. It is tough to make an impression in the very first episode because an actor needs to build a solid foundation upon which her character would develop richly and as something people will connect to in the coming episodes. If in some scenes she seemed to falter I feel the writers are to blame because they seem to try hard to stuff all the emotions and past story in just 40 minutes and hey don't forget, there is a murder to solve too. Her character seem to unravel in a hurry and it's not Delany's fault.
The supporting cast were okay, actually they seemed like stereotypes taken from series like house(boss of hunt seemed like cuddy), the detectives(csi and castle?) and so on...yes the writers need to develop these characters better, although the confused doctor played by Geoffrey Arend (Dr. Elliot)and the frenemy played by Middlebrooks(Dr. Curtis) were unique and entertaining.
And for the plot, I cannot think of any plot holes and as a person in the medical field I can say that the medicine part was not slouchy like some soaps ( cough..grays anatomy)and was actually convincing.
So in conclusion, I would not write off the show this early...Let's wait and see how it develops.
Dana Delany in police procedural
SnoopyStyle20 August 2013
Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) is a self-possessed former neurosurgeon who suffered some setbacks. It's been 4 years since a car accident left her with unknown medical issues which led to her patient's death. Kate Murphy (Jeri Ryan) hired the highly skilled doctor as a new medical examiner. She works with Ethan and Curtis in the lab as well as partnering with investigator Peter Dunlop. Police detectives Bud and Sam work the cases. She is desperate to reconnect with estranged daughter Lacey Fleming.
It's been awhile since Dana Delany has led a TV show, not since China Beach anyways, that lasted more than a season. She's good enough to anchor a police procedural. There is a functional group around her. Her relationship with Lacey holds a little interest. Her abrasive character never truly found the required love interest although Peter comes close. There are some big cast changes in the third and final season and they try to pump up the action/danger. It was probably done to try to save it from sure cancellation. Both renewals were surprises. It was obvious that this show was the low man on the network. The final Hail-Mary failed.
It's been awhile since Dana Delany has led a TV show, not since China Beach anyways, that lasted more than a season. She's good enough to anchor a police procedural. There is a functional group around her. Her relationship with Lacey holds a little interest. Her abrasive character never truly found the required love interest although Peter comes close. There are some big cast changes in the third and final season and they try to pump up the action/danger. It was probably done to try to save it from sure cancellation. Both renewals were surprises. It was obvious that this show was the low man on the network. The final Hail-Mary failed.
It has improved
mannoman-128 April 2011
As much as I REALLY like Dana Delany, the first show did not showcase the writer's best abilities and I would have rated it a 5, at best. Nonetheless,I continue to watch the show and it has improved quite rapidly. The episode where Megan's (Dana) spoiled daughter has a school video project on what your parent does for a living was quite well written, particularly the closing. I think those who have given the show a chance have been pleasantly surprised.
Much has been said about Dana's character being obnoxious. I don't find her obnoxious at all. I think "direct" is a better word. The weakest links are the medical examiner's staff. They don't appear capable to have risen to that level of medical smarts. In general, the casting is a bit weak but, as always, Dana Delany is a joy and she carries the series.
Much has been said about Dana's character being obnoxious. I don't find her obnoxious at all. I think "direct" is a better word. The weakest links are the medical examiner's staff. They don't appear capable to have risen to that level of medical smarts. In general, the casting is a bit weak but, as always, Dana Delany is a joy and she carries the series.
Appealing at 55!
geraldc_9913 April 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Caught the pilot at the end of Dancing with the Stars. I'd heard about her show from endless commercials on ABC, so I figured I'd give it a try. I found myself unable to take my eyes off her! Granted, she may have been showing a little more cleavage than usual, she still has a certain charm about her. The plot wasn't anything super bizarre, threw a bit of twists and turns, but was sufficiently pleasing fare. Also, I thought the pilot was written in a very clever way to introduce all the show's characters. Props to the writer.
I'll happily leave the channel alone after my weekly Dancing with the Stars fix.
I'll happily leave the channel alone after my weekly Dancing with the Stars fix.
Not as bad as I thought it was going to be after the first 5 minutes
dmgreer30 March 2011
It was often silly, with enough clichés to fill all the cheesecakes in Philadelphia, enough exposition to require a PowerPoint presentation, and enough irascible doctor/detective work to make you wonder if the main character was the love child of Monk, House, Patrick Jayne, Tim Roth, Alexx Woods, Jessica Fletcher, and maybe even Harriet Korn but by golly someone was found to have died of Lupus in the first episode, and you can't beat that with a stick!
The thing is, I love medical shows and I love detective shows, so it's hard to go wrong with a combination of the two, and how are you going to do that except by keying on the Medical Examiner? Like House, the medical part of it seems pretty accurate, and it's fun trying to beat Dr. Hunt to the diagnosis. Oh yeah, and I also enjoy shows where people notice a lot of seemingly unimportant things - it gives me an incentive to heighten my own sense of awareness.
So you've got the keep-it-simple cop, and the hunky blond guy, the hard nosed but incredibly good looking female boss, and the somewhat incompetent assistant all playing off of the irascible main character who's so good at her job you can't fire her. But at least it's a woman this time!
The thing is, I love medical shows and I love detective shows, so it's hard to go wrong with a combination of the two, and how are you going to do that except by keying on the Medical Examiner? Like House, the medical part of it seems pretty accurate, and it's fun trying to beat Dr. Hunt to the diagnosis. Oh yeah, and I also enjoy shows where people notice a lot of seemingly unimportant things - it gives me an incentive to heighten my own sense of awareness.
So you've got the keep-it-simple cop, and the hunky blond guy, the hard nosed but incredibly good looking female boss, and the somewhat incompetent assistant all playing off of the irascible main character who's so good at her job you can't fire her. But at least it's a woman this time!
Excellent Script but questionable acting
sandysherrie119 September 2012
Warning: Spoilers
I have found that just listening to the show proves to be much more enjoyable than to watch an over-the-hill vogue want-a-be attempting to physically run around in spiked heel shoes. Except for the terrible choice of wardrobe where people are dressed in skin tight clothing that reveals every curve and wrinkle on their body, exposed cleavage and inappropriate footwear, this show proved to be both entertaining and an attention grabber. However, watching the actors clamber around what is suppose to be their work area or outside defines the word preposterous. I could not imagine anyone being allowed to wear such attire at a workplace unless they work in strip bar or other sex based establishments. Guess they were trying to keep the attention of viewers by having the actresses being seductresses.
I understand wanting what is socially considered to be beautiful to watch, but all this over sexualizing has become ludicrous.
I understand wanting what is socially considered to be beautiful to watch, but all this over sexualizing has become ludicrous.
Dr. Hunt, RIP, please!
swalker-1730516 November 2021
We started watching this series during the pandemic because of a couple of episodes of Castle in which Delany appeared. She was very good and low key as an FBI agent.
The series began with a blustery performance of an out of control, abusive, self-absorbed M. E. with tons of baggage. As with most series the characters become more bizarre as the seasons roll on. Unlike with us ordinary folk who try to correct our interpersonal shortcomings, TV characters tend to become more exaggerated.
We made it through the 2 1/2 seasons, but I trying wanted Dr. Hunt to be one of the casualties in the finale. One of the most irritating characters I ever watched.
The series began with a blustery performance of an out of control, abusive, self-absorbed M. E. with tons of baggage. As with most series the characters become more bizarre as the seasons roll on. Unlike with us ordinary folk who try to correct our interpersonal shortcomings, TV characters tend to become more exaggerated.
We made it through the 2 1/2 seasons, but I trying wanted Dr. Hunt to be one of the casualties in the finale. One of the most irritating characters I ever watched.
hmmm
redhead_9au-119 September 2011
I love Dana Delany and I love crime shows....this show delivers in a similar way Desperate Housewives and the such do, unbelievable in certain aspects but thoroughly enjoyable at the same time.
I take some issue with the stiletto heels and the autopsies performed with the male cast members in a hair net and Miss Delany performing the main tasks with hers long and flowing.... but of course she looks great doing it ;)
The characters are fun and likable and the show has potential, I will continue to watch for the entertainment value, but don't expect too much complexity or originality.
I take some issue with the stiletto heels and the autopsies performed with the male cast members in a hair net and Miss Delany performing the main tasks with hers long and flowing.... but of course she looks great doing it ;)
The characters are fun and likable and the show has potential, I will continue to watch for the entertainment value, but don't expect too much complexity or originality.
I feel the summary and synopsis didn't describe the main character correctly
lorraineewan12 July 2016
I have only watched the first few episodes but have seen other reviews. She may be prickly and sometimes say things to suspects that are harsh but if she were a man she would not be seen as being obstinate and full of herself like she is described.
She is looking to find the truth of deaths. she cares for all her patients who died... she wants to know their story. I've seen her evolve even from the first few episodes. Its no quick transformation but she cares about the people she works with and the people who were murdered and with her family, sometimes she needs the advice of others but then she thinks about it and adjusts what she does. She doesn't go around hugging the person who gave her the advice but in real life... what doctor does that. A man would never do that they find a way to quietly thank them without saying it outright. And she isn't disrespectful to her superiors all the time its her act of rebellion doing what she feels is right to get answers. She doesn't do it all the time and her bosses respect her. I think people would have wanted to see the show more if she was described correctly.
She is looking to find the truth of deaths. she cares for all her patients who died... she wants to know their story. I've seen her evolve even from the first few episodes. Its no quick transformation but she cares about the people she works with and the people who were murdered and with her family, sometimes she needs the advice of others but then she thinks about it and adjusts what she does. She doesn't go around hugging the person who gave her the advice but in real life... what doctor does that. A man would never do that they find a way to quietly thank them without saying it outright. And she isn't disrespectful to her superiors all the time its her act of rebellion doing what she feels is right to get answers. She doesn't do it all the time and her bosses respect her. I think people would have wanted to see the show more if she was described correctly.
Just a Remake of Other Shows
chadwick-8695530 May 2022
There doesn't appear to be anything original about the show. Take Quincy, add other shows, add a gynocentric environment with fashion influence (ridiculous), add one compassionate/intelligent handsome male for assistance, and you have the show. This proves how a caustic, self-absorbed, ignorant (about relationships, etc.) woman is marching to solve the injustices of the world ... at least Philadelphia ... without any clue about life (except for fashion). There are too many shows of this genre, this one doesn't have enough difference to matter.
nice character development
sydboy00725 March 2012
After watching the first few episodes I wasn't sure if I'd bother with any more. Initially I found Megan Hunt annoying, with her colleges too weak. It felt like a poor version of house.
After the halfway mark in the first season I noticed the character development and started to like most of the support cast. There's a decent level of comedy and I suppose we're seeing Megan learn how to deal emotionally with others.
Yes the show is formulaic, but then these days what show isn't. For an hour of my time I get a decent drama, a few laughs, and the odd smile. I'm looking forward to seeing how the character develop further nd hop we'll get a season 3.
After the halfway mark in the first season I noticed the character development and started to like most of the support cast. There's a decent level of comedy and I suppose we're seeing Megan learn how to deal emotionally with others.
Yes the show is formulaic, but then these days what show isn't. For an hour of my time I get a decent drama, a few laughs, and the odd smile. I'm looking forward to seeing how the character develop further nd hop we'll get a season 3.
Derivative, but enjoyable
tarmaque2 June 2012
First of all, this is a blatant and self-conscious ripoff of "House" that tries to be sexy. In general it succeeds but on a lower level. The writing is not nearly as smart or innovative nor are the actors particularly inspired, yet I still find it enjoyable to watch.
Highlights:
Dana Delaney glows on screen, and this character seems to have been written exactly for her. Some say Megan is abrasive and unlikeable but I think this shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes an interesting character. I would gladly work with or for Megan because you'd always know where you stood with her and there wouldn't be any games. I guess most people don't like other people who forthrightly speak their minds, but I find it refreshing. How many sitcom episodes over the decades have been based on people who refuse to say what they mean? Or think?
Nicholas Bishop is also well cast as Pete. A complex person and the Yang to Megan's Yin. Bishop runs the gamut from brooding to devious to jolly and never looks uncomfortable in any of his rolls. Obviously cast for his sex appeal (as opposed to the caricatures that are Ethan and Curtis) who was supposed to look good and be a romance interest for Megan, I hope they never actually get together. Their complex relationship and the team they make would only suffer.
Joanna Cassidy is irritating and exasperating as Megan's judge/mother and perhaps perfectly cast. It can't be easy to pull off a self-absorbed and flawed parental figure, but Cassidy makes it work. I hope she continues.
Disappointments:
Jeri Ryan is fun to look at, but so ornamental she doesn't seem right. She actually gives her best performance when sick and dying, and in the few scenes where she isn't trying to look like a supermodel. Another actor cast as sex appeal, but one that didn't work as well as Bishop. I like the character well enough, but I think she was miscast.
Shoes. Megan's shoes are worse than Carrie's flower button thingies in "Sex and the City." I know they're supposed to make her look fashionable and upper class, but instead they make her look silly. The one episode where she wears little red sneakers is actually a breath of fresh air. The only saving grace is Delaney can walk in them (unlike some actresses) without looking unstable. Note to producers: you actually can look elegant without wearing heels, and the heels on this series are trashy.
Romance. Most of the romance in this series is painful, and so far Megan's boyfriends have all been sort of unrealistic. I actually buy her ex husband as a bygone love interest, but most of the others leave me with a "Really? Given all the options you'd choose this guy?" feeling. The victims in this series all make better romantic choices than the heroes. The romantic conflicts all seem forced and intentional.
Location. Nowhere in the world is there a forensics lab like that. This drives me nuts! It would cost more than all the public buildings and the staff to run them in a city the size of Denver for that one building! I know corporate executives that don't have as nice offices as Megan has. However these days it doesn't make it any different from any other cop/doctor drama.
However I do enjoy watching the series. I think it's because many of the regular characters are likable even when they aren't particularly rounded. Megan's mother, Judge (Joan) Hunt, is overbearing and irritating, but yet you can't hate her for it. The three generations of the Hunt family really DO look like Grandmother, Mother, and Daughter, and the relationships do seem to be developing. The cops are the kind of cops you wish all cops were like, even with their flaws, although it might be nice if they were a little more complicated people.
I hope it continues for a few seasons.
Caviate: This series like a number of modern forensic programs can be visually pretty gruesome. It doesn't bother me, but it might bother some. Of course those are probably not the kind that will be tuning in to this program.
I also laugh that all the Apple products are pretty obviously disguised. I saw not one Apple logo on any device, while quite clearly almost all the devices were of Apple design. You can't disguise an iMac by covering the Apple logo with a gear sticker! I suspect it's a sponsorship thing.
Highlights:
Dana Delaney glows on screen, and this character seems to have been written exactly for her. Some say Megan is abrasive and unlikeable but I think this shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes an interesting character. I would gladly work with or for Megan because you'd always know where you stood with her and there wouldn't be any games. I guess most people don't like other people who forthrightly speak their minds, but I find it refreshing. How many sitcom episodes over the decades have been based on people who refuse to say what they mean? Or think?
Nicholas Bishop is also well cast as Pete. A complex person and the Yang to Megan's Yin. Bishop runs the gamut from brooding to devious to jolly and never looks uncomfortable in any of his rolls. Obviously cast for his sex appeal (as opposed to the caricatures that are Ethan and Curtis) who was supposed to look good and be a romance interest for Megan, I hope they never actually get together. Their complex relationship and the team they make would only suffer.
Joanna Cassidy is irritating and exasperating as Megan's judge/mother and perhaps perfectly cast. It can't be easy to pull off a self-absorbed and flawed parental figure, but Cassidy makes it work. I hope she continues.
Disappointments:
Jeri Ryan is fun to look at, but so ornamental she doesn't seem right. She actually gives her best performance when sick and dying, and in the few scenes where she isn't trying to look like a supermodel. Another actor cast as sex appeal, but one that didn't work as well as Bishop. I like the character well enough, but I think she was miscast.
Shoes. Megan's shoes are worse than Carrie's flower button thingies in "Sex and the City." I know they're supposed to make her look fashionable and upper class, but instead they make her look silly. The one episode where she wears little red sneakers is actually a breath of fresh air. The only saving grace is Delaney can walk in them (unlike some actresses) without looking unstable. Note to producers: you actually can look elegant without wearing heels, and the heels on this series are trashy.
Romance. Most of the romance in this series is painful, and so far Megan's boyfriends have all been sort of unrealistic. I actually buy her ex husband as a bygone love interest, but most of the others leave me with a "Really? Given all the options you'd choose this guy?" feeling. The victims in this series all make better romantic choices than the heroes. The romantic conflicts all seem forced and intentional.
Location. Nowhere in the world is there a forensics lab like that. This drives me nuts! It would cost more than all the public buildings and the staff to run them in a city the size of Denver for that one building! I know corporate executives that don't have as nice offices as Megan has. However these days it doesn't make it any different from any other cop/doctor drama.
However I do enjoy watching the series. I think it's because many of the regular characters are likable even when they aren't particularly rounded. Megan's mother, Judge (Joan) Hunt, is overbearing and irritating, but yet you can't hate her for it. The three generations of the Hunt family really DO look like Grandmother, Mother, and Daughter, and the relationships do seem to be developing. The cops are the kind of cops you wish all cops were like, even with their flaws, although it might be nice if they were a little more complicated people.
I hope it continues for a few seasons.
Caviate: This series like a number of modern forensic programs can be visually pretty gruesome. It doesn't bother me, but it might bother some. Of course those are probably not the kind that will be tuning in to this program.
I also laugh that all the Apple products are pretty obviously disguised. I saw not one Apple logo on any device, while quite clearly almost all the devices were of Apple design. You can't disguise an iMac by covering the Apple logo with a gear sticker! I suspect it's a sponsorship thing.
Just hits the spot
tennis_star_12520 August 2011
i personally love crime shows like 'Bones' and 'Castle' and 'Body of Proof' is exactly what i wanted, it mixes the excitement of crime fighting with the complex work of forensic analysis.
It is shows like this and my liking towards science which led me to want to be a forensic examiner. It keeps interest, which is hard these days with so many crime shows on TV, while still staying in the context of crime fighting and has a well composed back story.
To conclude, 'Body of Proof' is wonderful in its ability to bring together all the best aspects of modern crime shows while staying unique in its own way and is a great show for people of all age
It is shows like this and my liking towards science which led me to want to be a forensic examiner. It keeps interest, which is hard these days with so many crime shows on TV, while still staying in the context of crime fighting and has a well composed back story.
To conclude, 'Body of Proof' is wonderful in its ability to bring together all the best aspects of modern crime shows while staying unique in its own way and is a great show for people of all age
seductive
Kirpianuscus15 October 2016
a good work. wise mixture of crime, personal life and medical details. sure, Dana Delany is the star and the science to create her character episode by episode, to use in inspired manner each nuance of a career woman looking the best way to develop the private life , the relation with her daughter. but, I admit, I am fascinated by the performance of Windell Middlebrooks. the presence, the humor, the vulnerability, the traces of Peter Pan syndrome, the couple with Geoffrey Arend are the significant good points who transforms Curtis Brumfield in the best spice. a film who escapes from the long chain of series about same recipes. and this is a real virtue.
Decent show with potential of being great
Herufied12 January 2012
Warning: Spoilers
This is a good decent show but is in serious need of recasting IMO.
The character Peter is completely lame, he could have been played by a woman there is nothing manly about this character and trying to make him out to be a ladies man is absurd and nauseating. This actor has the sex-appeal of a baked potato and looks like a human version of Shrek. No I am not buying whatever it is they the writers are selling there not one bit. The hottie Dani should not be making out with an old castrate like Peter that is so wrong on so many levels.
Dr. Curtis another female character played by a man? What is he doing there and what is it that the writers think he can add to this show? Get rid off him or re-write the character he is too much of a weak old woman to fit into this show.
Det. Bud, no no no. Where are the handsome men in this series? Where there no male actors with their cojones and hair intact available for casting of this show?? I understand this is a show targeted to fit middle-aged ladies but that doesn't mean they do not want to be entertained and to look and real men and interesting characters.
As for the rest of the show and cast: brilliant! I love it and will keep following it unless the sight of Peter drives me to claw my eyes out of throw the TV out the window.
The character Peter is completely lame, he could have been played by a woman there is nothing manly about this character and trying to make him out to be a ladies man is absurd and nauseating. This actor has the sex-appeal of a baked potato and looks like a human version of Shrek. No I am not buying whatever it is they the writers are selling there not one bit. The hottie Dani should not be making out with an old castrate like Peter that is so wrong on so many levels.
Dr. Curtis another female character played by a man? What is he doing there and what is it that the writers think he can add to this show? Get rid off him or re-write the character he is too much of a weak old woman to fit into this show.
Det. Bud, no no no. Where are the handsome men in this series? Where there no male actors with their cojones and hair intact available for casting of this show?? I understand this is a show targeted to fit middle-aged ladies but that doesn't mean they do not want to be entertained and to look and real men and interesting characters.
As for the rest of the show and cast: brilliant! I love it and will keep following it unless the sight of Peter drives me to claw my eyes out of throw the TV out the window.
Body of Proof- Proof that it's Really Good ***1/2
edwagreen30 March 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Dana Delany stars as an emancipated woman who allowed her career to get ahead of her role as wife and mother. A neurosurgeon, she suffers a car accident, which will not allow her to practice neurosurgery and so she turns to the position of medical examiner.
Delany really takes this role seriously. She is smart, tough and doesn't go exactly by the book in doing her work. She can be abrasive, but she comes to the point. She seems to be running afoul of a certain detective in the police department.
She pulls out all the stops in the investigation of the death of a 32 year old woman. She has some wild theories and directly comes into conflict with the detective and her superior at her office.
She leaves no stone unturned, while she thinks of the daughter she lost full custody of.
This appears to be a hit show. I assume that the other critic didn't like it because it wasn't vulgar or sexy enough. We need more quality shows like this one. Thank you.
Delany really takes this role seriously. She is smart, tough and doesn't go exactly by the book in doing her work. She can be abrasive, but she comes to the point. She seems to be running afoul of a certain detective in the police department.
She pulls out all the stops in the investigation of the death of a 32 year old woman. She has some wild theories and directly comes into conflict with the detective and her superior at her office.
She leaves no stone unturned, while she thinks of the daughter she lost full custody of.
This appears to be a hit show. I assume that the other critic didn't like it because it wasn't vulgar or sexy enough. We need more quality shows like this one. Thank you.
A delightful series
silmarieni15 December 2011
This is a delightful series for those seeking a slow paced character oriented emotional series.
It isn't always convincing. I find it very hard to believe for example that Curtis Brumfield is the boss of Megan Hunt. He acts more like a colleague and even sometime like a subordinate.
Still the story lines are generally quite entertaining. Less preposterous than (otherwise fantastic House - until this disastrous season), more original and entertaining than a Grey's anatomy which already began to parody itself in season 3.
But mostly the strenght of the series lies with the cast's charm, which can fully blooms in well scripted small scenes. No doubt some people will find them overly lovey-dovey, and indeed a few of them could be a tad more subtle, but mostly they hit the right tone and one looks forward to seeing how the characters and their relationships evolve.
There isn't any main character that feels unnecessary, all have interesting sub-stories and potential for more in-depth exploration.
It isn't always convincing. I find it very hard to believe for example that Curtis Brumfield is the boss of Megan Hunt. He acts more like a colleague and even sometime like a subordinate.
Still the story lines are generally quite entertaining. Less preposterous than (otherwise fantastic House - until this disastrous season), more original and entertaining than a Grey's anatomy which already began to parody itself in season 3.
But mostly the strenght of the series lies with the cast's charm, which can fully blooms in well scripted small scenes. No doubt some people will find them overly lovey-dovey, and indeed a few of them could be a tad more subtle, but mostly they hit the right tone and one looks forward to seeing how the characters and their relationships evolve.
There isn't any main character that feels unnecessary, all have interesting sub-stories and potential for more in-depth exploration.
A lot of conjecture for an ME
drkwly20 July 2021
This show had potential and from what I hear got better further into the seasons. Unfortunately I couldn't make it that far. The premise is good and the medical terminology is pretty spot on. However, I can assure you that female ME's don't run around all day in tight skirts, high heels and full hair and makeup. This would make their job impossible, especially at a crime scene where mobility is important. Also there are several episodes where the main character Dr. Hunt doesn't wear gloves when handling specimens and evidence. For a doctor who is supposed to be extremely detail oriented, you think she would know better. The part this pisses me off the most is how Dr. Hunt and the police make a lot of assumptions and go around just showing up without search warrants, accusing people of murder and straight up arresting people on circumstantial evidence. In episode one Dr. Hunt accused an innocent man of murder to his face before having all of the results from the autopsy. Then the police arrested another innocent man on flimsy evidence. Again, they both ended up being innocent. Detectives and especially ME's are trained to be impartial and objective throughout an investigation. They may question suspects to gather information, but they don't just accuse and arrest with no real evidence or admission of guilt. If anything, going off half- cocked could jeopardize the case and open them up to lawsuits. Also Dr. Hunt is way to involved in the investigation and interrogation process. Most real life ME's try to stay away from suspects and parts of the investigation to avoid bias or the appearance of bias in court. Lastly, Dr. Hunts character is really unlikable and annoying. I love a show with a strong female lead who's tough and gets things done, but Dr. Hunt is arrogant, selfish and just disrespectful to everyone around her. Including her daughter and the people around her who are rooting for her. It's kinda annoying to watch.
Good serial cereal
mwmazon8 April 2020
Was Great, but went to Crap
diaric-9332131 March 2022
Season's 1&2 were great. Dana was funny and sassy. We wanted to watch more and more.
Then the train wreck of season 3.
We lose and kill off of key characters, and replace them with new drama that doesn't fit in or work. Dana's character becomes caustic and a bitchy, telling off, anyone she meets, helping to flush the show down the drain. The whole atmosphere of the show changes taking a dramatic turn in season 3, characters that were once funny together are now at odds with each other and seem lost.
After watching the shows horrid change, its easy to see why Dana let things be, when fans tried to resurrect the series and failed.
Then the train wreck of season 3.
We lose and kill off of key characters, and replace them with new drama that doesn't fit in or work. Dana's character becomes caustic and a bitchy, telling off, anyone she meets, helping to flush the show down the drain. The whole atmosphere of the show changes taking a dramatic turn in season 3, characters that were once funny together are now at odds with each other and seem lost.
After watching the shows horrid change, its easy to see why Dana let things be, when fans tried to resurrect the series and failed.
Decent series but too predictable/generic to keep my interest.
hdwdlnd30 March 2011
I really like crime series like Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Life, Blue Bloods, Detroit 1-8-7, and Chicago Code but this one lost my interest within the first 5 minutes. In order to properly review it I watched the rest.
This is very similar to House only with the existence of criminal elements. I like House unfortunately I don't feel Delaney's character is anywhere close to being as strong as Hugh Laurie's.
Most people should be able to figure out most of the elements of where this series will go as well as the characters' synopses within the first 10 minutes which I find unfortunate.
I will agree that Law & Order can have very boring and generic/predictable dialog from time to time which is the same as this series but for some reason I have trouble getting passed it on this show.
So I would chalk up Delaney's character as a weak House character with mild generic overtones similar to Goren on L&O: Criminal Intent, Gibbs on NCIS, and Horatio on CSI: Miami only without the over-the-top comedic values of Horatio. I am tiring of the know-it-all, super-hero, arrogant type characters in TV series these days...
I may catch an episode later to see if there have been any improvements but I won't be setting this up on the DVR yet.
I am curious how they will be developing the beer truck driver as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner though...
...Something else I just discovered is that this seemingly Horatio-inspired series will most likely replace Detroit 1-8-7. I can't help but think there was some politics involved...I would think this was a horrible move but the CSI franchise remains alive and well so what do I know...
This is very similar to House only with the existence of criminal elements. I like House unfortunately I don't feel Delaney's character is anywhere close to being as strong as Hugh Laurie's.
Most people should be able to figure out most of the elements of where this series will go as well as the characters' synopses within the first 10 minutes which I find unfortunate.
I will agree that Law & Order can have very boring and generic/predictable dialog from time to time which is the same as this series but for some reason I have trouble getting passed it on this show.
So I would chalk up Delaney's character as a weak House character with mild generic overtones similar to Goren on L&O: Criminal Intent, Gibbs on NCIS, and Horatio on CSI: Miami only without the over-the-top comedic values of Horatio. I am tiring of the know-it-all, super-hero, arrogant type characters in TV series these days...
I may catch an episode later to see if there have been any improvements but I won't be setting this up on the DVR yet.
I am curious how they will be developing the beer truck driver as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner though...
...Something else I just discovered is that this seemingly Horatio-inspired series will most likely replace Detroit 1-8-7. I can't help but think there was some politics involved...I would think this was a horrible move but the CSI franchise remains alive and well so what do I know...
Seasons 1&2 10/10....season 3 dreadful
gqcpa9 December 2020
I happened upon this series by accident. I saw it was filmed in RI (my residence) so I decided to give it a watch. The first two seasons were an absolute delight. Great character development, witty banter and heart warming episodes that kept me wanting to see more. I can't give it enough accolades. Dana Delaney nailed her part.... part brash, part sarcastic but always caring about the deceased people on her table....determined to find out why they died to give their family closure. Awe-some!!
Season 3 was dreadful... more of a Body of Proof/Criminal Minds wannabe. Gone was all of the charm from S1,2 replaced by gore and nonsense.
Please give Seasons 1 & 2 a try. You will be glad you did. Skip Season 3.
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