The most recent episode of Fringe absolutely blew me away. It was called 'Reciprocity' and by the end of the episode i totally understood why. Let's give Joshua Jackson a hand people. I do not hold it against him that he is Canadian. (Just kidding. I just despise the Montreal Canadians) He really has crafted quite the mysterious and complex character in Peter Bishop, son of the brilliantly mad scientist, Walter Bishop. We will get to Walter in a second....I promise! Peter has been through a lot in these three seasons of Fringe. His character has discovered he is from the other side. It seems like ever since that revelation, any fan of Fringe knew he was going to struggle with wanting answers.
One of the many answers I want right now are why does the "Doomsday Machine" turn Peter into a cold blooded killer? I mean I know he has a shady past as some sort of mercenary or something. But I figured those days were far behind him. Then again, who knows what I would do when faced with such dilemmas. Or as Walter referred to him as near the end of the episode, "weaponized". What a great line that was by the way. I don't mean to keep jumping off point but I really did not have faith in FOX to stick with this show because of the ratings. They have stuck with the show and although they unleashed it into the "Friday Dead Zone"....it has still proven resilient! I have said it over and over and will continue to say it....any one who is even the slightest fan of Sci-Fi needs to watch Fringe. Friday nights at 9:00pm.
Anyhow. Before I turn the computer off. Let me mention one name. WALTER BISHOP!!!! My obsession and fascination with this character grows more and more each week. He is like that weird uncle that you actually wish you had!!!! He leaves poisoned milk in his fridge. (The fridge is in a lab....but still!) He makes animal sounds. He is a huge fan of strawberry shakes as am I. Most of all though....he is believable. In a show where things can tend to get really weird and absurd....his character, although a quack, somehow stays grounded. You believe John Noble's portrayal of this man. When I see Walter worry about Peter's safety....I really believe he cares. I mean come on. The guy is the most brilliant scientist and knows that Peter is not his son but a version of his son from another dimension. Yet he loves him unconditionally. He couldn't bare to lose him before he even learned to ride a bicycle! Neither could I. That is what makes this show fantastic. This bond between father and son caused this man to risk the existence of his universe. Each week something new and creepy and wonderful happens on this show but the continuous story lines are what makes Fringe shine. I know I left out my love for the incredible Anna Torv, the amazing Lance Reddick ( He was Cedric Daniels on The Wire! ) Jasika Nicole, and the wonderful Blair Brown. These amazing actors and what makes Fringe seem like anything is possible. J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci deserve a huge heap of praise. They have kept Science Fiction alive and well on television and especially in feature films. I do not know what I would do without this show now that I have watched it for this long.
Star Trek? Ha Ha Ha Ha. How about Fringe? I know that sounds dumb considering Star Trek paved the way for a show like this. I am just kidding Trekkies. Don't send me death threats please....please.
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