Chronicles of a Writer

Fringe 2×12 ‘What Lies Below’

In terms of scientific validity, the latest episode of Fringe--'What Lies Below'--may be a stretch, but it does still retain the tension and mystery that is typical of a Fringe episode. The Virus Before Time Although the symptoms of the virus is reminiscent of rabies and similar viral diseases, Walter's sudden extrapolation of a possible explanation for its dormant state seems like a stretch to me.  Indeed, it is not all the scientific flair around him that gives him the ultimate solution,...

Modern Family 1×13 ‘Fifteen Percent’

In playing the 'gaydar' game, a lot of awkward moments can arise.  It's only natural for Modern Family to take advantage of this and produce a hilarious episode like 'Fifteen Percent'. Change While the episode deems to deal with a person's ability to change, the essence of the comedy comes from misunderstandings and misdirections.  Take Cameron, for example.  While he remains on the sidelines in the storylines, his good timing and infectious personality charms not one, but two characters l...

The Big Bang Theory 3×13 ‘The Bozeman Reaction’

Twice now, The Big Bang Theory has tickled the idea of the show without Sheldon's presence.  While 'The Bozeman Reaction' carries less weight with its insistence of Sheldon's departure, it still manages to entertain us with a hilarious, over-the-top episode. Cleaning House Although I doubt the robbery will have much long lasting effect, the disappearance of most of Sheldon and Leonard's entertainment is a big statement for the show.  Perhaps it is their way of demonstrating a departure fro...

Grey’s Anatomy 6×11 ‘Blink’

The funny thing about Grey's Anatomy is that even in good intentions lie complications that can do harm.  'Blink' takes the world we are comfortable in and transforms it into something new in the blink of an eye. Teddy In a world full of medical procedures, it's surprising the find that Teddy is the best complication of all.  By simply inserting her presence, Cristina and Owen are able to shake up their relationship and discover unexplored emotional territories.  Well, in a way... In al...

Fringe 1×11 ‘Johari Window’

As far as one-shot storylines go, 'Johari Window' had me intrigued.  Fringe never ceases to remind us of past events, but when the mystery itself remains captivating, the results are very much entertaining. Father and Son Season 2 has been incredibly focused on the relationship between Peter and Walter, to the point where Olivia feels out of the spotlight.  While the episode remains on the case at hand, Walter's connection to another scientist who wanted to save his child is distinctly hea...