Fringe

By Myles Cultural Observations The Walter/Peter stuff was lacking in grace this week – the “a child’s grave with no child” note was all sorts of clumsy, and the final fishing note came up really suddenly and never really felt connected to the rest of the episode for me.My money is still on Other Unive...

By Jane Boursaw While there were a few creature-feature episodes that appeared to be stand-alones (but who really knows with this show?), for the most part, much of season one was devoted to weaving an intricate mystery and setting things up for season two. It's too much, really, for one small blog post, b...

By Myles And to be honest, I think “A New Day in the Old Town” is probably a far better episode than I’m about to give it credit for, as its ‘big twist’ fundamentally took me out of the episode and right back into feeling as if this is Alias: Part Two for Abrams, in some respects. While parts of the episode r...

By Jace(jace@televisionaryblog.com) Oh, Fringe, I've missed you. I've had a sometimes thwarted love affair with FOX's sci-fi drama Fringe over the course of its bumpy first season but last night's second season premiere ("A New Day in the Old Town"), written by J.J. Abrams and Akiva Goldsman and directed by Akiva Goldsman, poin...

By Jason the TVaholic Fringe (FOX): Season Premiere. Peter is in a race against time and an ominous force as he attempts to investigate Olivia’s trip to a parallel universe. After the way last season ended, I’ve been anxiously awaiting the new season. Can’t wait to see where they go from there.

By orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) Notable Extras: DVD – 3 full-length commentaries from the writers and producers, featurettes (”Evolution: The Genesis of Fringe”, “Behind the Real Science of Fringe”, “A Massive Undertaking: The Making of Fringe”, “The Casting of Fringe”, “Visual Effects”), unaired scenes, a gag r...

By dennis@fringetelevision.com (Dennis) Audio Commentaries - Episodes 1, 3, & 17"The Massive Undertaking" - Behind The Scenes"Dissected Files" - Deleted Scenes"Deciphering the Scene" - Sidebars during the episode"Evolution: The Genesis of Fringe""Behind the Real Science of Fringe""The Casting of Fringe""Robert O...

 CA This shift from "good" to "awesome" was also helped by some great character development for the main cast, Olivia, Peter, and Walter. JJ Abrams called Olivia's role, "one of a guarded, protective woman who over time is in a sense forced to kind of be ...

In its penultimate story of season one, Fringe nears its own neutral zone. Just how many Star Trek references can you get in one episode? After having something of a downer on it mid-season, I've since become convinced that this show still has plenty ...

By EMERSON PARKER, Contributing Writer Sorry but that's my only reaction to the ending of FRINGE's first season as Olivia (Anna Torv) looks out of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Yes, the World Trade Center. But not in our reality. ...

The other night on The Colbert Report, Colbert asked JJ Abrams if he could get into Fringe now, without having an information chip implanted in his brain to enable him to catch up on its complexities. I say, maybe not if next week's finale is your ... A.V. Club - Den Of Geek

 UK Anna Torv's passionate kiss with the dancer is pretty steamy stuff for mainstream TV, but then I think this show should push the envelope somewhat. The conclusion of this plot comes when Nick, now horribly depressed, walks down the street collecting ... Fringe' - Bad Dreams Airlock Alpha

TV Fodder Fringe' - Ability  FL Fringe" stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Jasika Nicole and Kirk Acevedo. "Ability" was written by David H. Goodman, based on a story by Glen Whitman and Robert Chiappetta. It was directed by Brad Anderson. ...

By Myles Ultimately, “Ability” is trying to do the same for Olivia Dunham, giving her a reason to be so intricately linked to this mysterious scientific conspiracy that is currently unfolding. Catapulting the mysterious and creepy Mr. Jones back into our main narrative, we learn some very import...

By marcusandstevi The “freak-meet” in the cold open seemingly had little to do with the rest of this episode, although it was definitely a really cool one: a man with no reflection (vampire?) buys a paper and pays with a $2 bill, after which the paper seller’s orifices start to seal shut. Like, his eyes and mout...

 OH - The story of Agent Scott (Mark Valley), whose death in the pilot episode brought even more questions. For example, which group was he truly working for? ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Morgan) I'm still a little iffy on the dreamlike tank sequences. I like the idea; it's cool when Olivia watches herself in the past. But the logic is a little funny. When John interacts with her, what exactly is happening? Is a part of John still alive inside Olivia's brain? Is it only possible because o...

 - For those of you experiencing a slow winter, Fringe has returned with a vengeance. The biggest show of the fall season is continuing to take viewers on a ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Morgan) Dunham Done ‘em Overall, this was a huge breakthrough for the show. Almost like a second pilot. I’ve enjoyed Fringe from the beginning, but was waiting for an episode to launch the story into the stratosphere with the greats like Lost and The Prisoner.

By Myles I’ve written a lot about Fringe, primarily because there was a lot of misconceptions going in and a lot of misconceptions as it aired. This show isn’t Lost, having more in common with Abrams’ work on Alias than anything on his more recent series. The show has been dangerously procedural, lar...

By Andrew The John Adams miniseries was a very well done series based off of the book by David McCullough by the same title. This pilot episode demonstrated fantastic production values and is an outstanding adaptation of history, from the characters and casting to the look and feel of the sets. These...

I have been a Fringe skeptic from the beginning. I wasn't a huge fan of the pilot, the "weird science" aspect didn't work for me, and the initial episodes I ... Fringe is getting good... so why am I not paying more attention to it? TV Squad Fringe: Safe TV Squad

By Cynthia So, how fun is it playing Walter Bishop? What about Olivia and Astrid? Watch for all new episodes of Fringe on November 25th, and December 2nd. Then Fringe returns on January 20th, with all-new episodes, same timeslot, Tuesdays at 9:00 right after American Idol.

By Myles Yes, the show still feels a bit like a low stakes Alias at points, but this episode combined some of the most interesting qualities of Alias’ mythology while focusing on the dramatic pathos of the right character at the right time. I’m not quite ready to see it as a trend, perhaps, but I was enr...

By Daniel(noreply@blogger.com) Fortunately, I saw FOX's "Fringe" a while back. I was more enthusiastic after my first viewing during the summer, perhaps because I enjoy seeing things early, or maybe because seeing TV on the big screen -- a screening room on the FOX lot -- is ideal. Dunno. It's also possible that after readin...

By Dennis(dennis@cloverfieldclues.com) Our good friend Amy from FilmingInBrooklyn.com was at the New York TV Festival screening of Fringe. Since the screening was scheduled after the season premiere, they showed Fringe Episode 2 - The Same Old Story. Amy also happened to be in Brooklyn while they were filming this very episode.

 UK - That's pretty typical of JJ Abrams, don't you think? For all our Fringe news and reviews go here. I had hopes for this episode, then. ...

By tube talk girl(noreply@blogger.com) Fringe Premiere Date: September 9, 2008Airs: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on FOX I didn’t fall in love with Fringe immediately after watching the pilot, like I did other Abrams' shows Felicity and Lost. But, Fringe is definitely worth investing in for a second look. The cast alone packs a mighty punch.

By noreply@blogger.com (John Kenneth Muir) In "The Cure," our heroes, the Bishops (Walter and Peter) and FBI agent Olivia Dunham, investigate the strange case of a woman in Milford, Massachusetts who has been mysteriously but effectively "weaponized;" her brain transformed into a microwave generator that can "fry" innocent b...

By asepinwall@starledger.com (Alan Sepinwall) And, yes, we need to on some level be invested in Olivia if we're going to care about the show. We've learned a fair amount about Walter and Peter's backstory already, so it seems only fair to do it with the other lead. I just continue to find both Olivia and Anna Torv to be flat and uncompelling, w...

By noreply@blogger.com (Edward) J.J. Abrams talked to Starwars.com about Fringe (and Star Wars). Did you have any other obstacles with Fringe that you hadn't come across being a TV show veteran? How has your experience working on this show differed than that of something like Alias or Lost?

By noreply@blogger.com (John Kenneth Muir) 3. The case is related to the myth-arc, or as Fringe terms it, "The Pattern." We know this is so, because the Observer is present at the elevator incident. And also because John Scott -- the dead agent played by Mark Valley -- was researching the case before he died. And that's another cliche too:...

By NancyGail Holy Toledo.Even before Fringe premiered a few weeks ago, media buzz made it a show to watch. Why? For one thing, JJ Abrams, creator of Lost, is part of the team. A fresh television series with a science fiction angle will automatically draw in viewers. Add to it a cast with most being instantly r...

By Edward(noreply@blogger.com) Also those 18-34 year olds know it’s ripping off X-Files. They watch because Abrams’ name is attached. What’s interesting to me is that Fringe lost 1 million viewers from 9:00 to 9:30. While a few other shows lost maybe 150k or 100k viewers during their episode, none lost as many as Fringe.

By Charlie Jane Anders Sadly, Fringe had the weakest debut of any Abrams show since Felicity. The second episode did better thanks to the House premiere, and then the third episode dropped again. But the third episode scored better than the first, and as long as House remains reasonably popular, Fringe may be abl...

 - By PETER BROWN, Managing Editor I think what I like the most about FRINGE is Olivia (Anna Torv). Yeah, Anna Torv is totally hot and she looks a bit like ...

By Myles After last week’s review of Fringe was viewed as quite harsh, I want to clarify one thing: I don’t dislike Fringe. I think that the series is struggling to find its own identity, dealing with a struggle to both represent a procedural drama regarding paranormal activity outside of the norm a...

By Marta(marta@martaacosta.com) Joshua Jackson ("Dawson's Creek") and John Noble (another Aussie) were great as the Dr. Walter Bishop and his son, Peter, but the characters could have used some work. These things tend to jell out as a series progresses. It was good to see Mark Valley ("The 4400") back on the screen. Blair Brow...

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By Fred There might not be a more hyped debut this fall than tonight's premiere of the new FOX drama, "Fringe". Just as an example, check out this quote from the USA Today: ...J.J. Abrams, the TV auteur who reinvigorated the action/adventure drama with Alias and Lost and now adds the best new show of the fa...

 CA - Anna Torv is very good, and brings a unique presence to the show. It's interesting to watch her second guess herself, re-examine cases that her ... Fringe Rundown: Episode 2, "The Same Old Story" BuzzSugar.com Grody Pregnancy, Eyeballs, and a Little Light Corporate Fascism io9

By Alan Sepinwall(noreply@blogger.com) But good lord was all the re-exposition clunky. First we got the scene with Broyles recapping the events of the pilot for the benefit of Blair Brown and company, which was so awkward that it couldn't even be saved by the revelation that Olivia's team isn't the first one that's tried to invest...

By Meredith Woerner What do you think about Walter? He's slowly becoming a fan favorite out of the Fringe series. So are you saying that Science is the bad guy in Fringe? How are you going to top the "I just pissed myself" line? That was my favorite part of the pilot for Fringe.

Fringe" creator, producer & writer J. J. Abrams was quoted recently with -- "I'm drawn to overarching, long-term stories..." Well guess what Jeff? Me too! And thank you. I am sure many of your long term aficionados feel the same and are grateful that the latest Bad Robot production is finall...

By msartwel@lohud.com Fringe," the latest sci-fi extravaganza from TV genius J.J. Abrams, debuted Tuesday night to a disappointing 9 million viewers. In my opinion, this is a shame—and a shocker, considering that "Fringe" also got great reviews (including one from yours truly!).

By Hugh Hart The Creators Two-Headed Brain Trust Injects Fear Into Fringe Writer-producers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman go deep on "fringe science." Abrams on Fringe: Science, Conspiracies and 'The Pattern' Co-creator with a great track record spills on the Cronenberg connection.

The Edinburgh Fringe 2008 Show #2 (MP3 38.1 mb, 41 minutes 40 seconds) DOWNLOAD the podcast by right clicking on this link, or press play and listen in your browser. The Fringe really is like an extended family, no matter where you look old friends pop up for a quick hello (and the invariable fl...

By noreply@blogger.com (Brian) As for the cast, it's pretty solid. The main players are the aforementioned Walter Bishop (John Noble), Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson), Phillip Broyles (Lance Reddick), and Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv). The female lead (and overall "main character") is Dunham, who has a Kate-esque quality...

By Annalee Newitz In the pilot episode of Fringe, I can guarantee that you will get to see no fewer than three charmingly improbable pieces of "fringe science," one of which involves somebody taking a giant dose of Ketamine mixed with LSD and lying in a sensory deprivation tank. (Hello, Altered States?)

The pilot delivered everything I've come to expect from J.J. Abrams: strong female characters, excellent dialogue, and mind-blowing twists. The acting and pace were right on, but that was no surprise. Joshua Jackson was especially strong as brilliant jack-of-all-illegitimate-trades...

By Chris Klimek Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is something else. Yeah, it’s an established property, at least in Chicago, homebase of its creators, the Neo-Futurists. (Think the Groundlings, except less obsessed with getting on Saturday Night Live.) The hometown show been up and running for at le...