Bones season 4 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this fantasy-themed episode, the team investigates the murder of Kendra Kim, a "booth babe" at a fantasy convention. FBI Agent Booth is sidelined with back pain, causing tension. The investigation leads to Valerie Daniels, a collector of medieval weapons, and the valuable prop sword Excalibur from "Le Morte d'Arthur." The team sets a trap at an auction where Dr. Sweets goes undercover, leading to the capture of the killer, Peter Kroon, a blacksmith who murdered Kendra out of a misguided sense of love. The episode intertwines personal struggles and the theme of chivalry and fantasy.
Full Episode S04E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Blackthorne in the episode?
Trevor, a character participating in a LARP adventure.
What is Booth's health issue in this episode?
Booth suffers from severe back pain.
Who is Dr. Temperance Brennan?
She is a forensic anthropologist, often referred to as "Bones".
What event are Booth and his team investigating?
The murder of Kendra Kim, a booth babe at ImagiCon.
Who is Valerie Daniels?
A collector of medieval weapons and a suspect in Kendra's murder.
What is the significance of the sword Excalibur in the episode?
It's a valuable prop from "Le Morte d'Arthur", connected to Kendra's murder.
How does the team catch the killer?
By setting a trap at the auction of Excalibur.
Who is revealed to be the killer?
Peter Kroon, the blacksmith.
What was the motive for Kendra's murder?
Peter Kroon killed her out of love after she tried to sell the sword he gifted her.
What personal issue does Agent Booth face in the episode?
His inability to participate in the field due to back pain.
Who goes undercover during the auction?
Dr. Lance Sweets.
How does the episode reflect on the theme of love and chivalry?
It concludes with the team reflecting on the irrationality of love and chivalry, tied to the fantasy convention theme.
What is ImagiCon?
A fantasy convention where Kendra worked as a booth babe.
How does the team feel about Fisher's relationship with a suspect?
They express disapproval and concern for his professional discretion.
What role does Dr. Lance Sweets play in the episode?
He goes undercover at the auction and bids on Excalibur to catch the killer.