Ep 20. The Cinderella in the Cardboard
- TV14
- April 15, 2009
- 44 min
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7.5 (951)
In "The Cinderella in the Cardboard," the 20th episode of the fourth season of Bones, the team is called to investigate the death of a young woman who was dumped in a recycling bin. Upon examination, they discover that the victim had been transformed from a plain-looking girl into a beautiful Cinderella-like figure but had clearly met a tragic end.
As the team digs deeper into the case, they discover that the victim was a struggling actress who worked as a waitress to make ends meet. The team soon discovers that she attended a gala event the night of her murder where she was transformed by a famous fashion designer who used her as a model for his new line of clothing.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the team unravels a web of intricate relationships and rivalries that lead them closer to the identity of the murderer. Along the way, they are introduced to a number of intriguing suspects, including the fashion designer and a spoiled rich girl who had a jealous streak.
As always, the team relies on their unique expertise and skills to solve the crime. They use their knowledge of forensic anthropology to gather clues from the victim's remains and use cutting-edge technology to analyze the evidence.
The episode is peppered with clever humor and witty banter between the characters, including the show's leads, Temperance "Bones" Brennan and Seeley Booth. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing the dynamic between Brennan and Booth continue to develop, as they navigate their personal relationship while working together to solve the case.
Overall, "The Cinderella in the Cardboard" is a satisfying episode of Bones that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. With its compelling mystery and well-developed characters, it's a perfect example of why the show has maintained such a dedicated fan base over the years.