Chronicles of a Writer

Fringe 2×13 ‘The Bishop Revival’

The message of this week's Fringe?  Talent runs in the family.  'The Bishop Revival' is more or less an episode dedicated to the Bishop family tree. Air Track The case of the week is not one of my favorites.  For some reason, the various traits of the toxin reminded me a great deal of last week's case.  Perhaps it is the similarities, but the episode felt more procedural than ever before.  Somehow, the crime, the investigation, the follow-up and the resolution has slightly decreased in ent...

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,...

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...

Fringe 1×10 ‘Grey Matters’

"How can I fight what I don't understand?" The episode to capitalize on many pieces of the puzzle introduced on Fringe, 'Grey Matters' is perhaps the most rewarding episode of season 2. The Butterfly Effect Although the show has many questions left to answer, what I enjoyed most about 'Grey Matters' is the gathering of many elements into a clearer origin of the conflict at hand.  It's hard to imagine the sarcastic, slightly boyish Peter as the catalyst to a potential universe-clashing c...

Fringe 2×09 ‘Snakehead’

Following the emotional episode from last week, I didn't think this episode would rate as high for my standards.  Surprisingly, Fringe has really crafted a knack for balancing the juggling act of sci-fi mystery versus character development.  'Snakehead' is no exception. Father and Son In addition to a very interesting case, the episode also manages to squeeze in a very touching storyline between Peter, Walter and Astrid.  The one upside to the demise of Agent Francis is that Astrid is star...