A highlight for many viewers was the "bromance" and bonding between Reid and Matt Simmons , particularly their interaction over geeky nature trivia.
Overall, "Dust and Bones" is a for most viewers. It succeeds in delivering a creepy, memorable unsub but is held back by safe storytelling choices and an ending that some found anticlimactic.
The episode receives praise for its "off-center" premise involving local legends in Austin, Texas, which provides a refreshing break from more mechanical cases.
