The founder of a men's rights organization turns up dead, and the team's investigation does not go well after Brennan assaults the organization's co-founder for his misogynist comments towards her. Hodgins continues to have a bitter attitude towards his paralysis, straining both the lab environment and his relationship with Angela.
Tropes
- Asshole Victim: The victim is a Men's Rights Activist (MRA) and incel, men who are notorious for "advocating" for men's rights by harassing, doxxing, and assaulting women.
- Hate Sink: The team investigates the murder of a meninist who led a group called "Man Now" that wanted changes in laws, believing that white men are an oppressed group. The entire group is a long hate sink, one of the first things Booth and Bones hear when they go to a meeting is a man saying that they want to abolish rape shield laws, stating that "if a woman dresses as a slut, she might as well walk with a sign written rape me". Booth even states wanting to punch the guy, something that Bones eventually does when he tells Booth to put a muzzle on Bones and calls her a loud bitch.
- Took a Level in Jerkass: Hodgins isn't dealing too well with his paralysis. He takes it out on everyone, including Angela.
