Fringe

[Refii]

So I started watching this because someone said it was a really enjoyable show, and the scientist does awesome stuff (which generally means worth a check out).
I have to admit I like it, but then again I'm a sucker for most sci-fi tv series, which is why I still keep up with SGA despite the standards being almost non-existant at this point.

Anyone else watching?

Spoiler:

Personally, I dunno, despite Walter being an amazing actor, the show is really flawed in some ways.
For instance, Walter is in the psych prison for 17 years, and his lab partner who was with him (and no doubt owes many of his billions, if not all due to Walter's inventions) does not bother to come visit him despite knowing Walter is now on a government team that is cooperating with his company?

I like Pacey in this because his character has potential, but no matter how I comprehend the potential of being the son of a mad scientist (especially after all the Captain America and Avengers Initiative I've read) I know how cool he can turn out.
Yet he's a mystery because he completely missed with a gun at close range when the growth hormone doctor ran away, but immobilized a large cameraman with his bare hands? Hinting he also has super perceptive abilities, possibly above average hearing and martial arts of sorts, also seems to not fear dangerous situations where killers are involved and just rushes in next to a trained FBI agent with a gun with his bare hands?

I dunno, the science itself is cooky, but I like cooky science when they come up with interesting explanations. Besides I actually learn some biology/chemistry that I missed out on while sleeping during classes.

Also the big corporation thing is really being overdone in these recent shows, but I guess it's understandable what with it being relatively true with globalization.
Also I think Bell is either a clone he cleverly named after his hero Alexander Graham Bell, or somehow Walter is the villain because he set forth a butterfly effect of events in the 70's knowing his experiments would come to fruition as he was released..

But then he'd be a Lex Luthor style genius who can control the actions of people 20 years into the future, harder than mastering Go, but whatever who knows.

So, what are your thoughts?

[Greg]

When I hear the name J.J. Abrams I think "LOST".

But then, "Cloverfield" "ALIAS" and "Felicity" enter my mind and cause me to stick forks in my eyes.

I have 4 episodes of this downloaded and I saw that the show recently got an order for a full season. Always a good sign.

But what I'd like to know (without spoilers) is if there are any indications that there's a bigger story to tell than 'creepy shit of the week'.

[Refii]

Yes, at the moment I would compare it to Surface (NBC 2 years ago), because the writing and dialogues are terrible for a show of this caliber. However the storyline and the cooky stuff make it better than Heroes (at least).

The gross factor kind of turns me off to, but I'm hooked to the story (despite how badly it is delivered).
If you're expecting a whole lot of "Holy shit~!" lost moments, this is not that show. The show focuses less on drama and more on straightforward storytelling which can be bad if you're used to Heroes and Lost.

It's a lot like that show "Numbers" with a mix of X-files, and a hint of CSI: New York (and if you've watched all 3 CSI's you know why I say New York in particular instead of Miami or Vegas)
Graphically it's like Heroes meets a Hollywood movie.
It's worth checking out, don't judge it on the pilot though, it is a VERY slow story at the start, but so was One Piece and you seem to have stuck around with that =)

[Greg]

Okay. I'll continue to download. When it gets to episode 10 and if it starts to show signs of a larger story, count me in. I will depend on your opinion when we reach that mark.

[Yoska]

Well, technically One Piece had pretty fast tempo when it started. The pace has slowed down quit a bit over the years. It has actually become pretty bloated... although I don't mind about that. More meat around the bones, is all.


Anyway, I might check this is out. I'm always searching for new shows and I dig sci-fi.

[goty]

Episode 4 was pretty interesting and finally showed signs of the series mythology..the first three felt almost like filler to be honest, the "mystery of the week" cases weren't even that inspired or original. Sure they could be important in the future, but still.

I think Olivia is a very weak protagonist though...while Walter steals all the scenes he's in and Peter has some good lines, she's just...there. The newbie, uncharismatic actress they got doesn't help either.

[CP9_agent]

My fiancee and I have actually started watching this recently. She was into it from the start and its unusual for her to get into this type of a show while I'm usually more of a fan. Fringe is a strange show. For one, I still don't know most of the main character's names which is never a good sign for me. That to me indicates that those characters are weak and uninteresting. The blond woman (Olivia?) seems boring and robotic, The guy (Dawnson's Creek guy) I've always disliked as an actor and acts kinda emo about his dad...but Walter (the one name i do know), makes the series.

I often start out a new series finding one or a small handful of characters to enjoy and in this case Walter is that. If they made the series about just him then fine I will totally enjoy it.

Greg, from what I see, there is an overall story that is starting to emerge. There were kinda hints about it in the first episodes but its seeming to pick up and after episode four I am actually excited about the next episode. It seems somewhat like Lost in that we aren't quite sure what is going on. Speaking of, iirc one of the characters is the guy who plays Abbadon (?) the mysterious black guy from Lost and he is a great character too.

I think this series will take off quickly from this point. This type of series can be a bit dangerous because of some of the tendency of the "Monster of the week"/"Creepy Supernatural Thing of the week" syndrome that it seems to exhibit. Yet its very much like a newer version of the X-files to me. I would suggest seeing where it goes.

[Refii]

I think the novelty of the show will come with time. I agree about Olivia and Peter (Joshua Jackson) not being ideal protagonists, but the thing about JJ is he tends to get better with time in the series he works on, so I hope as more is revealed about "the health file" and the people chasing him etc he'll become a character you can enjoy more.
Besides 190 IQ =p Didn't you enjoy that scene he started talking in superspeed with his dad about science? (He can be like Daniel Jackson XD).

Anyway yea, Walter does carry the show, but that's not so bad, it could be like John McGinley (Cox) on Scrubs.

[choperman]

Spoiler:

just watched a new episode of this they have bald people who have watched history of the planet since before anyone can tell and always appear at times of great change well i would have thought it was a good idea if it wasn't a total rip off of

[Sakonosolo]

It's not over here yet.

[choperman]

It's not over here yet.

oh sorry i probably should have put spoiler tags up i apologize

[SympathyX]

Season 3 about to begin.


Absolutely amazing show and cant wait for this.

Season 2 blew my fucking mind and I dont say that lightly. There has not been a sci-fi show on TV this good since The X-Files

[felton]

fantastic show, yup, can't wait for season 3

[Sakonosolo]

Yep, can't wait. I caught the last 15 minutes of the last season finale a few days ago and am hyped for the new season.

[Sakonosolo]

The plot thickens.

Spoiler:

That mind switching thing is something I didn't expect.

[SympathyX]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome!


The intrigue continues!

[Sakonosolo]

Amazing episode today. The intro in itself made my jaw drop.

Spoiler:

I wonder what his IQ was if it started at 56 and increased exponentially 5 times.

It just keeps getting better and better. I love the jumping between universes every episode.

[SympathyX]

Loved it. The show continually proves to live up to its reputation

Saw an interview with Anna Torv on io9 and thankfully it seems that we wont spend the entire series bugger around universe to universe. Always liked how Fringe never really drags out things longer than they should

[changsho]

They're juggling the universes pretty well; keeping a monster of the week theme while still advancing the plot. I like.

And walter always has the best lines, alternate or not:
"I'm still a scientist. I just have a much bigger laboratory."

[Sarlaccboy]

I liked this guy's ability in the newest episode: that prediction stuff was awesome