Showing posts with label Fringe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fringe. Show all posts
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Shipping Confessions: Walter x Astrid (Fringe)[Reposted]
Now we are stepping into another series that has been cancelled. Unlike Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fringe was given notice that it was to be cancelled after its upcoming fifth season. This allowed the team the ability to finish the series on their own terms. Hell, episode nineteen of the previous season was basically a trailer for season five.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Fringe: The Zodiac Paradox (Christa Faust)
Title: The Zodiac Paradox
Series: Fringe
Author: Christa Faust
Released: 2013
Rating: 3.5/6
Basic Plot: During an experiment William Bell and Walter Bishop accidentally bring the Zodiac Killer into our world. Now they must stop him.
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After Fringe
I loved the show Fringe. Hell, I still do. My favorite character, hands down, was Walter Bishop. The hottest character for me was Peter Bishop. The one of the Fringe team that always seemed to be ignored was Astro...I mean Astrid Farnsworth. I am so thankful that the fan support was able to keep Fringe on-air for five seasons. So when I heard that there were going to be Fringe books I was excited. I was hoping they'd explore Walter after he went to the future with Michael, but we didn't get that. However, I don't hold that against them.
The Zodiac Killer
I like the real life references. The killer is called Alan and Graysmith is mentioned a few times. I like seeing the Fringe take on the Zodiac Killer. Adding him having radioactive powers and also being from the redverse just drew me in. I admit I'm a b-horror movie fan and a premise like this stimulated that love more than anything. However, I didn't like that a full resolution of the character wasn't given. Why was he radioactive? What mental problems did he have that made him kill people since it seemed he had to appease something?
Walter Bishop
Walter is my favorite character so I was glad to see him returning for this prequel series. Like in the tv series he's a funny character but with a good heart. However, I was expecting more of the Walter seen in the flashback episodes who was a little more heartless than the Walter we see in the majority of the tv series. This didn't bother me enough to hate the Walter in this novel.
Final Thoughts
I judged this book by trying to remove my expectations. I tried searching this on Fringepedia (the Fringe Wiki) to hopefully get a better idea of this book. However, it's not on there. I know on the Terminator Wiki some books aren't on the site as well as there not being enough info on other books. So if there are contradictions between what this book says and the Fringe tv show please tell me. While we don't get a great idea of who Alan actually is, we do get a reason for Walter and Bell to invent cortexiphan and start the cortexiphan trials.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Fringe (Season 5/The Final Season)
Show: Fringe
Season: 5
Episodes: 13
Created By: J.J. Abrams
Released: 2012-2013
Rating: 4.5/5
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The Device They Spend All Season Building
Turns out to be unused by the end. Why am I not saying what the device does here? I like to keep my written reviews mostly spoiler free. MOSTLY being the key word. So in the beginning of the season Walter has forgotten his plan (due to Windmark torturing him at the start) and so must find the tapes hidden randomly in his old lab. So in nearly every episode Walter, Peter, Olivia, and Astrid find a tape and do what it says. For the majority of the season you are left in the dark as to what this device will end up doing. Luckily, during the last few episodes, you find out what it does. However, one part doesn't work so they have to go to Plan B.
It Ends Where It Begins
One of the best things about this season is that it starts and ends at the same point. While I would've wished to see where other characters (like Astrid and Broyles) ended up, I thought it was nice and sweet that it ended at the beginning. If you took the epilogue without the feelings of what happened previously, it was a happy ending which the two love birds (Peter and Olivia) more than deserved.
All the Information About the Observers
Throughout the first four seasons of Fringe the Observers are shown to be mysterious alien beings from the future! Here and there we were given bits and pieces of who (and what) they really were. By the end of this season the majority of questions about these beings were answered. Some of them (like why there are no women Observers and why the Observers wear the old time clothing) aren't answered. But enough are to leave you satisfied. And it's the Observers' past/future that becomes the whole basis of Walter's Plan.
Final Thoughts
This being the end of the Fringe saga (unless they continue it in other media forms, which I hope they do), made me sad as the Season went on. By the time the final few moments of Fringe came and went, I felt LOST. I felt completely heartbroken. Don't worry, it wrapped all the major plot lines up nicely. The season played out well, though there were a few slow moments. Like the psychic/anomaly that Olivia encounters when she goes to pick up the magnet. One character's death was very sad but I felt the character was killed off a little too quickly. However, there were some great moments such as the Monty Python Tribute (in the episode "Black Umbrella") or when Walter gets his redemption (in the episode "Enemy of Fate"). This was a fun season and I am going to miss not tuning into Fringe every Friday (well, I usually had to DVR it so actually every Saturday at the earliest). Thank you JJ Abrams for a great ride for 2 years (yes, Fringe was on the air 5 years but I've only kept up with the show for 2 of them).
Season: 5
Episodes: 13
Created By: J.J. Abrams
Released: 2012-2013
Rating: 4.5/5
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The Device They Spend All Season Building
Turns out to be unused by the end. Why am I not saying what the device does here? I like to keep my written reviews mostly spoiler free. MOSTLY being the key word. So in the beginning of the season Walter has forgotten his plan (due to Windmark torturing him at the start) and so must find the tapes hidden randomly in his old lab. So in nearly every episode Walter, Peter, Olivia, and Astrid find a tape and do what it says. For the majority of the season you are left in the dark as to what this device will end up doing. Luckily, during the last few episodes, you find out what it does. However, one part doesn't work so they have to go to Plan B.
It Ends Where It Begins
One of the best things about this season is that it starts and ends at the same point. While I would've wished to see where other characters (like Astrid and Broyles) ended up, I thought it was nice and sweet that it ended at the beginning. If you took the epilogue without the feelings of what happened previously, it was a happy ending which the two love birds (Peter and Olivia) more than deserved.
All the Information About the Observers
Throughout the first four seasons of Fringe the Observers are shown to be mysterious alien beings from the future! Here and there we were given bits and pieces of who (and what) they really were. By the end of this season the majority of questions about these beings were answered. Some of them (like why there are no women Observers and why the Observers wear the old time clothing) aren't answered. But enough are to leave you satisfied. And it's the Observers' past/future that becomes the whole basis of Walter's Plan.
Final Thoughts
This being the end of the Fringe saga (unless they continue it in other media forms, which I hope they do), made me sad as the Season went on. By the time the final few moments of Fringe came and went, I felt LOST. I felt completely heartbroken. Don't worry, it wrapped all the major plot lines up nicely. The season played out well, though there were a few slow moments. Like the psychic/anomaly that Olivia encounters when she goes to pick up the magnet. One character's death was very sad but I felt the character was killed off a little too quickly. However, there were some great moments such as the Monty Python Tribute (in the episode "Black Umbrella") or when Walter gets his redemption (in the episode "Enemy of Fate"). This was a fun season and I am going to miss not tuning into Fringe every Friday (well, I usually had to DVR it so actually every Saturday at the earliest). Thank you JJ Abrams for a great ride for 2 years (yes, Fringe was on the air 5 years but I've only kept up with the show for 2 of them).
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Fringe Series Finale Review
I review the Series Finale of Fringe and manage not to break down in tears.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Fringe: The Final Season
COMES BACK SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
NOTE: RERUNS ON THE SCIENCE CHANNEL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
FRINGE - Season 5 Comic-Con Trailer
This makes me happy and sad.
Happy that it looks fucking badass and sad because Fringe is coming to a close.
Happy that it looks fucking badass and sad because Fringe is coming to a close.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Fringe Fans Ask: Cortexiphan
Here is what the Fringe cast has to say about taking Cortexiphan:
They all act like adults...mostly...
They all act like adults...mostly...
Monday, May 28, 2012
Peter Bishop (Robot Boy)
Series: Fringe
Pairing: Peter Bishop and Olivia Dunham
Type: Canon
Plot: Peter Bishop is forced into the Fringe team. As time goes on, though, he becomes used to his place and finds love with Olivia Dunham.
Pairing: Peter Bishop and Olivia Dunham
Type: Canon
Plot: Peter Bishop is forced into the Fringe team. As time goes on, though, he becomes used to his place and finds love with Olivia Dunham.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Walter x Astrid (Wish You Were Here)
Note: For various reasons I wasn't able to get this out before "Brave New World, Part 2".
Series: Fringe
Pairing: Walter Bishop and Astrid
Type: Non-Canon
Plot: Astrid was killed by William Bell and now Walter Bishop is having a hard time dealing with his lover's death.
Series: Fringe
Pairing: Walter Bishop and Astrid
Type: Non-Canon
Plot: Astrid was killed by William Bell and now Walter Bishop is having a hard time dealing with his lover's death.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Fringe (Season 4)
Show: Fringe
Season: 4
Episodes: 22
Developed By: J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci
Released: 2011-2012
Rating: 4.5/5
Basic Plot: Peter has been erased and so everything changes. Once Peter comes back he has to deal with everything that has happened because he didn't exist.
Dreadful First Half
Ask anyone about the first half of Season 4 and they will tell you that it was a horrible misstep. Sure, there were some good points. But the only way to describe it would be 'weird' and I wouldn't be able to explain to you what that means. Luckily, the second half of Season 4 was a glorious recovery.
Because Peter Didn't Exist
The reason for the new timeline (yes, it's a new timeline that's really the old timeline written over or something) was to show what would happen if Peter didn't exist. Some things make sense like Walter being in worse condition. But Peter can affect what will happen on an airplane flight? This didn't bug me too much as seeing another take on Fringe was interesting. Plus we learned more about the Observers (hint: they're evil!).
Leonard Nimoy Returns
In episode 4.19, we got to see a little of William Bell (played by Leonard Nimoy). The biggest surprise, though, was when Bell came back for the two part Season 4 finale! Fangasms were let out through the nations. Not only did Bell return, he was evil!
Finale Thoughts
This season started with a whimper and ended with a bang. This was the first Fringe Season I was with (I caught up over the summer). Luckily it won't be my last. I liked seeing Lincoln Lee and Peter Bishop both wanting Olivia Dunham. The most surprising thing, though, was the fact I was tearing up when the bridge between the universes was closed. The only major complaint (besides the first half of this Season) is the fact that there was no cliffhanger for this season. This can probably be blamed on the fact that Fox took it's damn time renewing Fringe for a fifth and final season.
Friday, May 11, 2012
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