Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector explained

Composer:Richard Marvin
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Location:Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:43 minutes
Network:NBC

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector is an American crime drama television series that premiered on NBC as part of the 2019–20 television season, on January 10, 2020 and ran until March 13, 2020. The series is based on the 1997 novel The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver. While popular as a mid-season replacement show, NBC made the decision in June 2020 to cancel after one season.

Synopsis

The series follows NYPD officer Amelia Sachs, who partners up with disabled forensic expert Lincoln Rhyme and his team to solve cases in pursuit of the legendary serial killer, the Bone Collector.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

On January 17, 2019, it was announced that NBC had given the production a pilot order under the name Lincoln based on The Bone Collector novel. The pilot was written by VJ Boyd and Mark Bianculli who executive produces along with Avi Nir, Alon Shtruzman, Peter Traugott and Rachel Kaplan.[1] Production companies involved with the pilot include Sony Pictures Television and Universal Television. On February 21, 2019, it was announced that Seth Gordon would direct the pilot.[2]

On May 11, 2019, it was announced that the production had been given a series order.[3] A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere as a mid-season replacement in the mid-season of 2020.[4] On November 8, 2019, NBC changed the title from Lincoln to Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector[5] The series premiered on January 10, 2020.[6] On June 10, 2020, NBC canceled the series after one season.[7]

Casting

In March 2019, it was announced that Russell Hornsby, Michael Imperioli, Arielle Kebbel, Courtney Grosbeck, Ramses Jimenez, Brooke Lyons, Roslyn Ruff and Tate Ellington had joined the cast for their pilot lead roles.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 36% with an average rating of 5/10, based on 11 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "With as many narrative threads as words in its title, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector buries a compelling Russell Hornsby in a pile of plot."[14] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[15]

Ratings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . NBC Orders 'Lincoln' Drama Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books . . . November 22, 2019 . January 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191031063431/https://deadline.com/2019/01/nbc-orders-lincoln-drama-pilot-based-the-bone-collector-books-film-1202537151/ . October 31, 2019 . live .
  2. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Petski . Denise . Seth Gordon To Direct NBC's 'Lincoln' Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books . . . November 22, 2019 . February 21, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191108114923/https://deadline.com/2019/02/seth-gordon-direct-nbc-lincoln-pilot-based-the-bone-collector-books-1202562313/ . November 8, 2019 . live .
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . NBC Picks Up Comedies 'Perfect Harmony' & 'Indebted', Drama 'Lincoln' To Series . . . November 22, 2019 . May 11, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191230152444/https://deadline.com/2019/05/nbc-perfect-harmony-comedy-indebted-series-lincoln-series-order-bradley-whitford-fran-drescher-russell-hornsby-1202612587/ . December 30, 2019 . live .
  4. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . NBC Fall Schedule: Manifest Held for Midseason, Good Place 'Promoted' . . . November 22, 2019 . May 12, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190630000053/https://tvline.com/2019/05/12/nbc-fall-lineup-2019-this-is-us/ . June 30, 2019 . live .
  5. Web site: Petski . Denise . NBC Midseason Drama 'Lincoln' Gets New Title . . . November 22, 2019 . November 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191109153257/https://deadline.com/2019/11/nbc-midseason-drama-lincoln-new-title-lincoln-rhyme-hunt-for-the-bone-collector-1202781429/ . November 9, 2019 . live .
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . NBC Unveils Midseason Schedule, Sets 'Manifest' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Returns . . . November 22, 2019 . November 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191109011228/https://deadline.com/2019/11/nbc-midseason-schedule-manifest-brooklyn-nine-nine-premiere-dates-indebted-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-lincoln-1202781318/ . November 9, 2019 . live .
  7. Web site: Roots. Kimberly. Lincoln Rhyme Cancelled at NBC. TVLine. June 10, 2020. June 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200610191922/https://tvline.com/2020/06/10/lincoln-rhyme-hunt-for-the-bone-collector-cancelled-no-season-2-nbc/. June 10, 2020. live.
  8. Web site: Russell Hornsby To Headline 'Lincoln' NBC Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books. Nellie. Andreeva. March 5, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190416134353/https://deadline.com/2019/03/russell-hornsby-star-nbc-lincoln-pilot-based-on-the-bone-collector-books-1202569865/. April 16, 2019. live.
  9. Web site: Michael Imperioli To Star In 'Lincoln', NBC Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books. Denise. Petski. March 13, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401061939/https://deadline.com/2019/03/michael-imperioli-co-star-lincoln-nbc-pilot-the-bone-collector-books-1202574685/. April 1, 2019. live.
  10. Web site: Arielle Kebbel To Star As Amelia In 'Lincoln', NBC Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books. Nellie. Andreeva. March 14, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401013902/https://deadline.com/2019/03/arielle-kebbel-star-lincoln-nbc-pilot-the-bone-collector-books-amelia-1202575418/. April 1, 2019. live.
  11. Web site: Tate Ellington Cast In 'Lincoln', NBC Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books. Denise. Petski. March 22, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401065459/https://deadline.com/2019/03/tate-ellington-cast-lincoln-nbc-pilot-based-the-bone-collector-books-1202580955/. April 1, 2019. live.
  12. Web site: 'Prodigal Son' Casts Halston Sage; Courtney Grosbeck Joins 'Lincoln'. Denise. Petski. March 14, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401083349/https://deadline.com/2019/03/prodigal-son-cast-halston-sage-courtney-grosbeck-lincoln-1202575555/. April 1, 2019. live.
  13. Web site: 'Lincoln': Ramses Jimenez, Brooke Lyons & Roslyn Ruff Cast In NBC Drama Pilot Based On 'The Bone Collector' Books. Denise. Petski. March 19, 2019. May 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190511215227/https://deadline.com/2019/03/lincoln-ramses-jimenez-brooke-lyons-roslyn-ruff-cast-in-nbc-drama-pilot-nbc-pilot-based-on-the-bone-collector-books-1202577944/. May 11, 2019. live.
  14. Web site: Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector: Season 1 (2020). Rotten Tomatoes. October 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector: Season 1. Metacritic. January 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115162930/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/lincoln-rhyme-hunt-for-the-bone-collector/season-1. January 15, 2020. live.

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