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Cringe
(Show just premiered, I did do multiple searches for it on here and came up with nothing, so forgive me if it is a repeat topic)
I don't actually remember hearing about it before the premiere, but watched the whole thing through and found it likable. Sort of feels like a CSI with a SciFi twist, but don't quote me on that. Really found the Professor to be a likable character, and I want to try and be the first to say Gene will get herself a cult following (like the Companion Cube and whatnot).
So, what did you guys think?
I don't actually remember hearing about it before the premiere, but watched the whole thing through and found it likable. Sort of feels like a CSI with a SciFi twist, but don't quote me on that. Really found the Professor to be a likable character, and I want to try and be the first to say Gene will get herself a cult following (like the Companion Cube and whatnot).
So, what did you guys think?
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Re: Fringe
That was actually surprisingly better than I thought it was going to be (and for FOX, that's a glowing damn review.)
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Re: Fringe
My dad and I watched it last night. It was great! I also like the Professor. He reminds me of Professor Farnsworth from Futurama, except he's not as old. The show was very X-File-ish.
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Re: Fringe
I watched it because of J.J. Abrams. It reminds me of the X-Files, which is a very good thing. I can't wait to see where the show goes.
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Re: Fringe
I keep making myself giggle whenever I think of the Old Doctor's great lines.
"You want to strip her naked, shoot her full of LSD, stick a wire in her brain and dump her in a tank of saltwater?!?"
"I don't want to, I'm just saying, I could..."
"It's time, please strip down to your underwear. Hello."
"I just pissed myself. Only a little squirt..."
"And you say this is a show for children?" *watching Spongebob*
"You want to strip her naked, shoot her full of LSD, stick a wire in her brain and dump her in a tank of saltwater?!?"
"I don't want to, I'm just saying, I could..."
"It's time, please strip down to your underwear. Hello."
"I just pissed myself. Only a little squirt..."
"And you say this is a show for children?" *watching Spongebob*
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Re: Fringe
Yeah, pretty much a modern X-Files.
You can't really judge how good a TV show is off the first episode, so I'll withhold my judgement for now.
You can't really judge how good a TV show is off the first episode, so I'll withhold my judgement for now.
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Re: Fringe
It wasn't bad. I'll definitely watch the next episode.
Oh, and it's great having the guy that played Denethor as a main character.
Oh, and it's great having the guy that played Denethor as a main character.

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Re: Fringe
The second episode was great. It kind of reminded me of Invasion, which was another show created by Abrams. The whole rapid human growth thing was pretty freaky.
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Re: Fringe
I had to keep flipping the channel over, because my daughter kept saying "What's wrong with her?"
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Re: Fringe
Why do I always have to watch this show while eating breakfast?
Also Lieutenant Black Guy from The Wire is the man.
Also Lieutenant Black Guy from The Wire is the man.
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Also, how many nerds got irked with the "baby grew into a fully-sized adult without any mass being added"?
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Re: Fringe
You're going to have a very hard time watching this program if you don't want to leave science and logic at the door. It's pretty much "Pseudoscience: The TV Series".
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I know, it's just that one thing has been overlooked since the beginning of sci-fi, no-one ever even TRIES to address it (except Species, I think). As for the show, I'm watching it because it makes "stupid science" REALLY fun to watch. 

Re: Fringe
Two things:
1. The car kinda a little reminds me of the Ghostbusters car.
2. The assistant's name is Astrid Farnsworth
Astrid Farnsworth
I'd be lying if I told you I didn't squee
1. The car kinda a little reminds me of the Ghostbusters car.
2. The assistant's name is Astrid Farnsworth
Astrid Farnsworth
I'd be lying if I told you I didn't squee
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Re: Fringe
At some point, she has to yell "Professor! Fire! Hot!"
Or at the very least, "Good news, everyone!"
Or at the very least, "Good news, everyone!"
Re: Fringe
Oh, and I also forgot: Professor has the WORST.PASSWORD.EVER.
Could you be any more cliche? Smart guy with Pi as his password? Really?
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Could you be any more cliche? Smart guy with Pi as his password? Really?
Also: NotSoRandomThought: Samurai Jack is the greatest show of all time... On that thought...
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Re: Fringe
I have been watching this somewhat faithfully... I like this series sort of but I also dislike how every week it is like a new situation and another case to solve.
I just am hoping it connects to a bigger picture soon....
I just am hoping it connects to a bigger picture soon....
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Re: Fringe
Every episode has linked to "The Pattern" and the shared past of the crazy old guy and his son, and we saw multiple previews of the Dead Partner coming back to life. Doesn't this count?
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Re: Fringe
I don't mind the mostly episodic nature - there's space in my schedule for a bit of lightweight, enjoyable watching. One-case-a-week sort of shows fill that nicely.
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Re: Fringe
Mighty Jalapeno wrote:Also, how many nerds got irked with the "baby grew into a fully-sized adult without any mass being added"?
*sheepishly raises hand*
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Re: Fringe
Jack Saladin wrote:You're going to have a very hard time watching this program if you don't want to leave science and logic at the door. It's pretty much "Pseudoscience: The TV Series".
Totally agree with you. I was pretty pissed to see her getting huge with the baby thing without her like constantly eating. I mean, I know the show is practically called "Psuedoscience", but at least have symptons that go along with the disorder. Like, if the baby started like eating the doctor's hand or like started tackling people and eating their faces, I'd get that...
The whole point is that science is beyond the scope and scale of what we think about, but just because thats the case in their canon doesn't mean that they can simply like, completely ignore the Newtonian principles.
Also, like a rookie in the field heading up her own investigation like, by herself? Come on. We live in the world we live in, a plane going cross borders with hundreds of people going all corpsified would have a significantly better funded/manned investigation than like a single FBI agent.
I give the concept an 7/10, but I give the show a 5/10 for just so blatently not having the psuedoscience even come CLOSE to some sort of real science.
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Re: Fringe
I've seen the first 4 episodes and I'm hooked. Solid characters, good plot, overreaching conspiracy theory. I was an X-Phile so this is right up my alley.
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Re: Fringe
I ENJOY the show, yeah, but...ugh, I honestly don't give a rat's ass about the main character.
I hope they can fix that, because that will make the show a lot more enjoyable. As it stands, though, Bishop is the only character who elicits anything approaching caring from me, and Peter almost does. Buuut not Olivia, at all.
I hope they can fix that, because that will make the show a lot more enjoyable. As it stands, though, Bishop is the only character who elicits anything approaching caring from me, and Peter almost does. Buuut not Olivia, at all.
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Re: Fringe
Maybe she'll loosen up once she starts banging Peter.
Anyone wanna place bets on how many episodes it'll take? I'm guessing the finale of S1.
Anyone wanna place bets on how many episodes it'll take? I'm guessing the finale of S1.
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Re: Fringe
sigh.
I also hope that DOESN'T happen. Grr.
I also hope that DOESN'T happen. Grr.
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Re: Fringe
The writers have penned the sex scene already, buddy. You see those awkward little shots where they gaze into each others eyes for a bit too long? Or the camera lingers on their hands brushing? That's what they call "SEXUAL TENSION" in the biz.
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Re: Fringe
LET ME DREAM YOU ASSHOLE


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Re: Fringe
Sexual tension is way more effective when it remains JUST tension though. You could tell from the first episode that she'll end up banging Peter, which I don't really prefer -- Broyles is much more age appropriate even if he is probably a baddie. Seriously that takes all the fun out of fanfic when it becomes canon. Don't the writers realize that already, especially if they're taking so much inspiration from the X-Files? Meh. At this rate they'll be in bed together by Episode 12.
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Re: Fringe
The show's very very very very unsubtle. I prefer X-files.
But I do enjoy it. It's fun and has neat paranormal things and my curiosity is perked. Did I mention it is very very very unsubtle? The lead lady seems to only be good at spotting "Whats different in this picture?", otherwise bears no skills as a trained federal agent, and 80% of the dialogue is split between very very very very emphasizing whats going on ("You mean this object is UNEXPLAINABLE??? Like, CAN"T BE EXPLAINED? As in, NO ONE KNOWS WHATS GOING ON WITH THIS OBJECT?" ), rehashing whats going on ("So wait, this object is... a MYSTERY?!") or filler jokes.
It's kind of like X-files watered down.
But I do enjoy it. It's fun and has neat paranormal things and my curiosity is perked. Did I mention it is very very very unsubtle? The lead lady seems to only be good at spotting "Whats different in this picture?", otherwise bears no skills as a trained federal agent, and 80% of the dialogue is split between very very very very emphasizing whats going on ("You mean this object is UNEXPLAINABLE??? Like, CAN"T BE EXPLAINED? As in, NO ONE KNOWS WHATS GOING ON WITH THIS OBJECT?" ), rehashing whats going on ("So wait, this object is... a MYSTERY?!") or filler jokes.
It's kind of like X-files watered down.
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Re: Fringe
I love this show. With it and House on the same night, back to back, i never get anything done on Tuesdays. But not really, I'm usually busy all night Tuesday, so I catch them later on Hulu, which is mega awesome.
I've never seen Lost, but from what I've seen of this so far, i think i'd probably like it. Some pretty neat ideas, and i like the concept.
I've never seen Lost, but from what I've seen of this so far, i think i'd probably like it. Some pretty neat ideas, and i like the concept.
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Re: Fringe
This last episode... Um... really?
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Re: Fringe
I needed a new show to watch today, and I'm only halfway into the second episode, but I'm seriously sucked in. o_o This will keep me entertained for at least the rest of today.
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Re: Fringe
Been watching it, I've watched the parasite one (with the heart thingy) the Red Red Red Green one, and then the Isolation tank returns episode. I can't wait to see more of it, and I am probably going to "obtain" the past episodes and watch them.
Sorry if my post doesn't make sense, it's 1:36 in the morning and I am a wee tired.
Sorry if my post doesn't make sense, it's 1:36 in the morning and I am a wee tired.
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Re: Fringe
This most recent episode was pretty good I thought, and the one before it was also good. The shows on an upturn!
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Re: Fringe
Izawwlgood wrote:This most recent episode was pretty good I thought, and the one before it was also good. The shows on an upturn!
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Re: Fringe
Well I just chalked up the obsession with the equation as a fluke, a shared trait between these people, because
which makes me believe they just happened upon it together. I like now that we have some kind of villain, or plotter that we're meant to understand is up to no good, although,
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which makes me believe they just happened upon it together. I like now that we have some kind of villain, or plotter that we're meant to understand is up to no good, although,
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which makes me believe they just happened upon it together. I like now that we have some kind of villain, or plotter that we're meant to understand is up to no good, although,Spoiler:
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