I dunno. I think the problem with Dani/Tidwell is that it’s so very clearly coming from the writers and not the characters that it makes you question the writers’ intent with it. If the two had genuine chemistry between them it would be easier to judge it less like a trope and more like an actual relationship. The other older/younger relationship like that in the show, (at least if it’s the one I think you’re talking about) is less troubling because at least it’s played straight: the guy quite clearly realizes he’s totally out of the girl’s league.

But really Dani’s characterization this year has been shot all to hell (like everyone else’s), so I don’t really see it as sexist, more just the writers not realizing that they shouldn’t write while drunk.

Word about the lawyer chick.

Con Man in the Meth Lab was enjoyable, even if it was a tad heavy-handed (moreso than Bones normal heavy-handedness that is) and Booth’s dynamic with his brother fit well. And the way it’s woven into Bones/Booth works beautifully. It actually really makes you wonder why the writers can write that so well and then just utterly screw the pooch when it comes to Jack/Angela. I would say more, but your rant nicely sums up my opinions of that travesty.