Just watched. No spoilers yet, but I liked it. If I had to put my impressions into one sentence, it would be:
Just like X-Files, season one.

discuss.

Yeah, photozzz summed it up pretty well there. And I also agree that it's not a bad thing. Yes, my wife and I had a full conversation about the letters, and how there must be massive magnetic fields constructed to keep them floating in mid-air, wondering if birds routinely fly into them, if Harvard acquired a grant to pay for theirs, etc. It also looks like

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the expected JJ Abrams show's ARG is starting at massivedynamic.com

If I had to pick out one thing to gripe at, and it's really a case of me *looking* for something to criticize, it bugged me a bit that

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a man's dying breath was dedicated to a riddle, instead of information.

Feels good to break out the spoiler boxes again. :-)

I just hope this does not turn into another series where i have to dedicate a wall for collecting clues and huge pictures of the cast that I connect with string and crazy theories. I just want a show I can sit and watch for a change and not have to try and remember that ten second scene from four shows ago cause its terribly important to the narrative.

I have to admit it has my interest, and I will be watching the next episode.
Considering the age I was when the X-Files were on TV though, I don't have much to compare it too,
other than the few episodes I managed to sneak a glimpse at.

Posted By: John DarcMan, the people at Whedonesque REALLY didn't like this show.Move over, bananas! I've got a new source of potassium!

Well it's missing two key things that they consider necessary for good tv. Joss and Whedon.

It's got a Whedon. Zack Whedon.

Though I think he's a half brother.

I enjoyed it thoroughly. Tickles my sci-fi thriller fancy.

Hulu FTW on this. Actually, Hulu FTW on pretty much everything. I want to have sex with it in it's sexual orifice analog.

Put me in the "it was awesome" camp. I can't believe I'm cheering on Pacey again after all these years. I don't think Anna Torv is a bad actress, I just find her character really boring. I hope they fix that soon. I wish I could listen to the podcasts around here. They always slow down my computer to the point of uselessness.

I'm with Bill on this one. Torv and Jackson are unsteady, but I think *ALL* of the acting is a bit off. Not enough to ruin it, because the stories so far are just too enjoyable. Nobody seems comfortable, and that just takes me out of the suspension of disbelief, and reminds me that I'm watching actors playing roles. Hopefully the scripts will continue to be good enough to overlook the acting though.

I really enjoyed the show, but I was completely caught off guard with it. It came on, and I was expecting the new season of House. Everything seemed right... until those faces melted off. Once that happened, I knew "Ok, this is something else." That aside, I really enjoyed it. Joshua Jackson plays the "Douchebag-yet-Caring" role well ( I never watched Dawson's Creek, this might just be the same character." I thought it was well-written also. Just realistic enough to be believable, just far-fetched enough to get away with crazy shit. Overall, I'd say B+ maybe an A-. My one complaint? They moved House to 8 and didn't tell me.

I guess you technically ruined the reveal. You know, the whole "John did the poison" thing. Maybe I'm wrong though.

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Posted By: 15stepI wish I could listen to the podcasts around here. They always slow down my computer to the point of uselessness.

You can directly download them and listen to them locally. You dont have to stream them if that's whats killing your machine.

So.. I guess the spoiler box doesn't work in quotes, eh?

<Bill>Fixed the spoiler</Bill>

Posted By: Jonny Acei broke my own rule with this show:

i never watch a new show until it gets picked up 4 a 2nd season. so far i've found Fringe enjoyable, but luckily i haven't fallen in love with it. if i had it would already be canceled. i'm willing to give it a try, but i'm not going to put much energy into it.Mal: Well look at this..appears we got her just in the nick of time what does that make us? Zoe: Big Damn Heroes! Mal: Ain't we just.

Well dammit, you better NOT fall in love with ANY of the shows I love then! ;)

That would be telling.

Much like with LOST, 3 eps in and Im already ready for a little explanation. I hope they dont drag this "Walter knows a LOT that he isnt telling" stuff on for the whole season.

I really like Fringe, it's one of the few new shows that I'm actually pretty excited about, along with True Blood (although I don't know that I actually like True Blood. I think I just want to like it, but still want to keep watching to see if it gets awesome).

Like Joel said Joshua Jackson is actually enjoyable and does a good job as Peter.

After the last episode (episode 4) it looks like they are getting into something bigger.

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The bald guy is totally and alien, hence the jalapenos, excessive amounts of pepper, and raw meat sandwich.

i really don't want aliens on this show at all. Depends on how they handle it.

Posted By: Greg2point0I really like Fringe, it's one of the few new shows that I'm actually pretty excited about, along with True Blood (although I don't know that I actually like True Blood. I think I just want to like it, but still want to keep watching to see if it gets awesome).

Like Joel said Joshua Jackson is actually enjoyable and does a good job as Peter.

After the last episode (episode 4) it looks like they are getting into something bigger.

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The bald guy is totally and alien, hence the jalapenos, excessive amounts of pepper, and raw meat sandwich.

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I don't think so.

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I think its going to be more of a genetic experiment. He appears human. It might be a culmination of experiments and that sort of thing.

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I would be totally fine with that. So far the plot has me hooked, so I can ignore a lot of the other elements.

Fringe last night was not bad. Had me on edge. Wool socks. Oh and ...

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Did anyone else see the bald man getting off the elevator just before it crashed? Although the scientist in me keeps yelling at thinks like imprinting his magnetic signature on audio tape.

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Posted By: photozzFringe last night was not bad. Had me on edge. Wool socks. Oh and ...

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Did anyone else see the bald man getting off the elevator just before it crashed? Although the scientist in me keeps yelling at thinks like imprinting his magnetic signature on audio tape.

My Funny

I saw that too. Also I totally called

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The "His consciousness is in her head" explaination.

Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

That had me a little confused. I could understand if she was just creating approximations of his behavior, but he's leading her to things. Is it due to unexplained science, or are we just assuming she suddenly knows how he thinks and (il-)logically knows all his secrets?

Posted By: BillJosh had the idea that...

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...he's been reanimated by Massive Dynamic (who were oddly absent this week) and is being telepathically projected into her head.

Right, see I was thinking along those lines, but when you watch the scene where Dr. Walter is explaining to her his theory about the appearances, the background music, camera work, and entire tone seems like he's revealing some shocking explanation, but his idea just doesn't make sense.

Just to clarify, JJ has stated that Baldy has appeared in every episode so far. Something for the season one DVD buyers to check out.

I'm a bit worried that the show is sticking to hard to the "House" formula:

Fringe- Random paranormal thing happens to random guy
House- Random Medical thing happens to random guy
F- FBI calls in the Fringe team because they are the only ones that can solve the case
H- Patient goes to see House because he's the only one that can solve the case
F- The team does some detective work, Walter suggests something crazy, Pacey doesnt believe it
H- The team does some detective work/ tests, House does something crazy, patient isn't quite saved
F- Walter remembers that he invented the thing that's killing whoever 20 years ago and develops an unorthodox but genius solution
H- Something clicks in House's head and he develops and unorthodox but genius solution
F- The day is saved (for now) but there is still unexplained danger out there, we get a glimpse of the over all story arch but no one experiences any real growth
H- The patient is saved but House is still an asshole, we get a glimpse of the over all story arch but no one experiences any real growth
F- An hour entertained but not engaged or enthralled
H- I think you get the idea.

Im more concerned with it going the way of Lost, formulaic I can handle. By the 3rd? episode I could totally see it going that way, "Oh look an alien, awesome"