Chronicles of a Writer

Fringe 2×08 ‘August’

What is unique about this episode of Fringe is that sci-fi elements aside, 'August' is really tragic love story.  The show is not really known for its emotional impact, and given the focus on the Observers, the idea seemed even less likely.  But, does this episode deliver? The Course of History Given our very limited knowledge of the Observers (yes, there are more than one), the one thing that doesn't take much guessing is to assume they observe the course of history.  What they are lookin...

Fringe 2×07 ‘Of Human Action’

With steadily dwindling ratings, Fringe is definitely in need of a change.  For one, it could get out of the horrible Thursday night timeslot.  However, as of now, season 2 of Fringe has not disappointed my expectations.  As they continue their procedural formula of crazy sci-fi scenarios, episodes like 'Of Human Action' also takes into consideration the wonderful cast of characters and their personal development. The Dynamic Duo Despite a fairly tame case this week, the episode ultimately...

Fringe 2×06 ‘Earthling’

Fringe usually doesn't invest in characters or their personal lives. Olivia aside, everyone else serve their place on the show and move the plot forward.  This is why 'Earthling' is a rare case for the show, one where the episode revolves around one character in particular, Phillip Broyles. The Cosmonaut and the...? First of all, this week's case is particularly interesting.  Sure, there's little explanation to the 'shadow figure' and its cosmological origin, but there's still enough scien...