J.J. Abrams' Fringe

[Sideshow Q]

Actually, she knew what was happening and that he was ^^^^ed and was trying to warn him about it. Since their was nothing she could do, she did that. The dude had turned to him with the phone out already, so he was a goner.

You never yelled out to someone about to get hit by a car when they are crossing the street or something.

You don't yell, "Hey, you're about to get hit by a car!"

You yell "Stop!" or some ^^^^ like that.

How did she know what was happening? She never saw the suspect's face so she was either too far away or her partner was blocking her line of site. If she couldn't see his face, how did she know he was holding a cell phone, let alone holding a cell phone that would detonate an IED. If she could tell he was holding a phone, why would she think it was a detonator...he could've been about to surrender and call his attorney.

Anyhow, I did like the show sans little things like this and her facial expression the whole time. Oh, and what's with the POV from under the location marquis with the Apaches flying overheard? Pretty random.

 

[lcummins]

How did she know what was happening? She never saw the suspect's face so she was either too far away or her partner was blocking her line of site. If she couldn't see his face, how did she know he was holding a cell phone, let alone holding a cell phone that would detonate an IED. If she could tell he was holding a phone, why would she think it was a detonator...he could've been about to surrender and call his attorney.

Anyhow, I did like the show sans little things like this and her facial expression the whole time. Oh, and what's with the POV from under the location marquis with the Apaches flying overheard? Pretty random.

Glad to see you posting Q!

I agree with you that she couldn't have known what was going to happen, so yeah, it doesn't make sense for her to call out to him...

 

[Battletroll]

I liked the show and I'm interested in what plot-twists Abrams will bring to it.
The show is a fine mix of X-Files, Millennium and a tidbit of Twilight Zone added to the blend.

But I'd have to agree with Q, some things don't seem to be thought out and/or acted out very well.
Like others, I was also under the impression that Olivia noticed that the runaway suspect was up to no good - it felt as if she somehow noticed it from the look in his eyes (which did seem rather strange since she was at a large distance from him).
Then later she says she hadn't seen his face at all!

And the 'lost son', who is in so much trouble he has to flee to Iraq to avoid them, in the end casually says "he can handle his own problems" when he decides to stay, which hardly needs any persuasion.
Though of course I'm glad he stays

For a show made by a person who is known for excellent intricate story-lines, I feel Fringe has made a weak start when the story in one episode doesn't even feel to add up very well.
Let's hope this improves and Abrams is better in his game when the 'big picture' slowly starts to emerge.
Also the actors still have to get used to their roles; it's often when you watch the earliest episodes of a longer-run TV show that you see how uncomfortable the familiar characters are in the pilot episode.

 

[Darklord Dave]

And the 'lost son', who is in so much trouble he has to flee to Iraq to avoid them, in the end casually says "he can handle his own problems" when he decides to stay, which hardly needs any persuasion.
Though of course I'm glad he stays

Olivia tells him that the government will take care of his debt - $600K owed to a guy named Big Eddie.

Also I love the location captions - very originally done - I've seen the 3D captions in features, but not on TV before.

 

[screamingmetal]

Watched the first ep. a couple of days ago, great show!
Kind of a high budget version of the X-Files, it in fact reminded me of the first X-Files movie (haven't seen the second movie yet). I hope the rest in the series are as good if not better, and Fox doesn't cancel it.
I'm looking forward to the series.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Olivia tells him that the government will take care of his debt - $600K owed to a guy named Big Eddie.

Also I love the location captions - very originally done - I've seen the 3D captions in features, but not on TV before.

I really like the location fonts too. Very cool way to do it. Although, I almost expected to see the standard X-Files typeout at the bottom of the screen.

 

[Batty]

I liked the 3D captions too. It's nice to see something different like that.

My one nitpick with the show was how fast Olivia got over her LSD experience. Her brain was hotwired and she was given a load of hallucinogenics. It didn't seem to throw her off track too much.

 

[Nuka Cola Kidd]

Sorry if this was already brought up..but did you notice the half of the apple symbol popped up 2 different times before the commercials..wonder if that means anything

 

[screamingmetal]

Sorry if this was already brought up..but did you notice the half of the apple symbol popped up 2 different times before the commercials..wonder if that means anything

Look closely at the seeds and you'll see two human fetuses.

I watched that part when the cellphone blew up the storage facility again; it appeared from the angle that she could see the guy holding the cellphone. The guy was holding the cellphone way off to his side a bit unusually, and the camera view point of the cellphone seemed to be from Olivia's point of view. I think what happened was she saw the guy holding something in a way that seemed a bit unusual and picked up on the bomb detonator before John did and yelled out for him to take cover.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

i just watched the last half of the episode and was really impressed with it. i'm downloading it right now and plan on watching it sometime before the next one airs.

 

[dr2red]

I watched tonights show and they throw all sorts of stuff out there. I won't give anything away about the episode but it was great.
It is a must watch show for me.

 

[Chapter 2099]

I watched tonights show and they throw all sorts of stuff out there. I won't give anything away about the episode but it was great.
It is a must watch show for me.

It keeps getting better and better. My new favorite show !!!! Finally, something to look forward to every week on TV !

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'm liking it so far. It harkens back to those glorious early seasons of the X-Files . My only knock would be that the Walter Bishop character is a bit hokey.

 

[Chapter 2099]

A few of us were saying it has that whole "X-Files" fibe to it. *sighs* Geez, do I miss the X-Files. Funny because everytime I see an episode of Fringe, I want to watch an episode of the X-Files right after!

 

[plasmid303]

Just finished watching the latest episode. It was a fun and fairly interesting episode, especially the end. I like the little hint about....

Spoiler

...Peter's medical history and the very last scene

Good stuff.

 

[TOE]

I saw tonights episode and I was lured by it. Pretty cool. Will watch another episode.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Yeah, this is a ^^^^in' amazing show! Ever time it goes to a commercial I get the sweats and a fever until the show comes back on. This show just might killer cancer and cure AIDS!!!!

 

[Darklord Dave]

I don't find the good doctor is hokey at all. He's the main element that keeps the show fresh. I also like the developing conspiracy plotline with Massive Dynamics.

 

[dr2red]

Does anyone mind if I create a Conspiracy spoiler thread for Fringe?

 

[Darklord Dave]

Does anyone mind if I create a Conspiracy spoiler thread for Fringe?

That may be a good idea - if the show takes off I'm sure they'll go as deep as LOST does.