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We all know what the pattern is but what does it mean? It's really simple. What was considered sci-fi and futuristic 40 years ago is no more. When James Bond talked on a cell-size phone, it was sci-fi. When the military talked about a plane that pushed Mach 1, it was sci-fi. Half of the chemical combinations used today for pharmacy, development, and science did not exist 30 years ago. The real pattern is that all that was once sci-fi is becoming reality. What if all we ever imagined and wrote about as sci-fi will someday be a reality. This does not mean Independence Day will happen or Star Wars is just around the corner. It does however open the possibility that some sci-fi authors might have been prophets or caught glimpses of the possible future. And some sci-fi is just downright scary!

JB:
In regards to Symb_OS...
It's possible this is actually symbian OS, an OS used predominantly on embeded devices, though it would make sense to use for devices like Olivia's laptop, as this would make the OS impervious to large number of exploits.
I've done similar things myself, such as making Windows Embeded Compact Flash cards for use on PC's, so this is also possible for Olivia's laptop. You might also note how quickly it boots up - another benefit of embedded OS's.

Roberto Orci once jokingly said in an interview that Walter's cow actually belonged to Arvin Sloan (from Alias). Oh, these guys just kill me!

I haven't posted here much. To SeaW, the first shows are down (don't know why) but the full episode scripts are there in fringepedia.org. You really only need to read the pilot, after that there is just character development and "pattern" establishment. I strongly suggest you watch the episodes while you can because the DVD's won't be out until about one month before the new series begins. I personally thought the finale to Fringe was better than the finale to Lost this season.

I haven't read many posts here so sorry if a repost occurs. Did anyone notice that the "window" sites each had a witness that wore a red shirt? I don't think it's the same actor, but it could be.
Also, Walter and the Observer seemed to walk up right out of the water when approaching the house. I thought this was kind of odd. There was a dock a little ways down the beach but no boat was present. They weren't wet but they were walking in a straight line directly away from the shore. Odd.

What happened to shows 1,2,3, and 4??

I never heard of the show when it first started, and just recently started to watch it, but there is no pilot or first few shows on your web site.....????? :(

From what was said on your website, you have to watch the first couple of shows to know whats going on, and the first few shows are not on the website.....???? :(

And just as a Note: the show is great, and Anna Torv is a babe.

Interesting note: I live in L.A., and last week we had a 4.1 earthquake centered near Inglewood. When it hit, I was dropping in an elevator (What are the odds of that?!?) and later the next day, I remembered the Season Finale of FRINGE.

Great Finale!

As for speculation on whether they have extra episodes completed already, it would make sense to me that they might have started early on S2 in order to accomodate certain actors. :/

I just found out they shot a stand alone ep already that they're saving for next season.

Yep, it Looks like they've done an ep or 2 already. Wonder if they were supposed to be aired this season. Probly; another thing to blame FOX about.
I'll be looking around some Fringe sites to see about those eppys.

I'm speechless! What a finish to a great first season!

***David Robert Jones having one nearly white eye and one dark eye made me think of Claire's dream on Lost where Locke looked nearly the same. The window that opened to the other world looked exactly like the warp window on Star Trek XI.*** My mind is just spinning a hundred miles an hour now. The earth only turns at a set rate but my 'variable mind' has just gone way beyond the known boundaries of science and thought. I have just entered the Fringe Division.
I sincerely hope this show will go several seasons. Maybe 6? Is that bad luck or BAD ROBOT!
I have one final kudos to get out...Star Trek was phenomenal! I went in to the show ready to compare and contrast all the characters and before it was even half over I was beaming. My wife is not a huge Trek fan (overbearing boyfriend made her watch one too many) and when the movie was over she was smiling. Star Trek was always good but the older Star Treks sometimes didn't get past warp factor 2. This Star Trek was warp factor 47 (is there such a thing)?!?! Abrams, Orci, and Kurtzman should not only be congratulated, they should get a free pass to make any movie or show they want.

_{MOD edit. Spoiler policy here is more relaxed than the Fuselage, but you still have to do it while it's in effect.}

Bad_Robot: It kind of looked like they were already shooting for fall episodes, didn't it?

and hehe...if someone couldn't spot the Observer in this one, they should just give up. :)

Also, I just have to say NIMOY!!!!!***

We finally *see the man behind MD.*

Great season finale. Hope it won't be too long for season 2.








Just re-watched the credits. Season 2 starts in the fall. Probly September I hope.

I forgot to add that I agree with Bad Robot; Anna's "thorn-in-her-side" was the best death in the series. With him gone (and obviously by the hands of one of their fringe science investigations) Anna and Team can hopefully move on at a faster pace with full investigation priveledges restored to them.

I have been a fan of this show since day 1. I loved the movie Altered States and to see Blair Brown return to the screen with a similar setup is just awesome. I also would like to see more interaction given to Jasika Nicole. Her punchlines and facial expressions while dealing with Walter...adorable.

Next week however is the season finale! There will be a season 2, won't there? Right? Huh? Right? Right Fox producers! (Don't even think about it)!

It's amazing how the ZFT manifesto reads like a slightly reworded translation of the opening paragraph to another story. The peicing together of all known sciences (especially once we get to the fringe parts, ie. the final ravels) shall force us to face the realities of doing so.

According to the ZFT manifesto mankind will soon be fighting denizens from a parallel universe. A parallel universe. We live in the light universe; that leaves the dark universe. Dark matter is a term in the Fringe title sequence. Denizens from a dark matter world. Hhhhmmmm! Didn't a movie come out last year where a very strange thing was being fought by the military???

For those who didn't see it, a direct hit of carpet bombs by a Stealth B1 bomber only pissed it off. It took on hundreds of rounds of tank and rocket launcher fire and that only spooked it. One of the rockets clearly hit it in the shoulder in the movie and that shot should have left the arm dangling; instead it kept on charging. In other words, if we can't find a way to win, it's over. Done. Finished. Finito.

Wooooooooooooo!

Excellent penultimate episode!

I loved *that Walter actually shared what he had discovered about the manuscript/typewriter with the others, was a refreshing change from what seemed as if it would be an inevitable *team find out and think Walter is evil* scenario. Good stuff*

So, who spotted The Observer in this episode? *veg*

Thank you *firestarter*. Best death in the series**

Terrific eppy so far. Creepyness!

I love the actor that plays/will play William Bell.

YAY! For the official announcement of a 22 episode Second Season!!!

*dances*

Another great episode.. :)

I love how the show manages to be Mission-Of-The-Week and through-arc driven at the same time. I believe this should help it get some longevity if it keeps the balance right. :)

Only two more episodes left this season - eeeep!

bwahaha...Peter's ***"But I'm looking for someone with syphilis" -- worst pickup line ever.***

OH SNAPP!!

Hi Fringers!


I missed last week's ep. I downloaded the HD from iTunes. Damn this show looks good on my comp.

This new one looks good so far.



Whoa!!

Heeeeeeey Partyman, how do? So sorry to not have been able to meet you and the rest at LW!

Um...for my part - I've posted...and get nowhere, so I was sparing myself the bruises from knockin' me head against the proverbial wall. But I won't dare leave ya hangin' - it IS waaaaay too quiet here for such an amazing show. And this week's was hella brilliant! Anna REALLY showed her stuff (not that she doesn't ALWAYS do fabulously - LOL). And John Noble...my guy on Fringe...I wonder more and more each ep what the heck is going on in Walter's mind, whether its good...or not! Whether HE's completely good or not. He's soooooooo good at not giving up anything, I LOVE that. Personally, I think he's a good man who knows and has been involved in some verra bad tings, and because his mind's been - shall we say, compromised for good chunk of time, that makes for a dicey situation! :)

But these are not big bold revelations, DUH - like you said, we're revvin' up for the Season-ender.

Specifically with this last ep, I had no problem connecting to it, as "out there" as it was (helloooo, it's FRINGE - LOL) - it's only taking a truth to a next level - haven't you found that ***whatever emotion you're feeling, the people around you, in whatever way, seem to feed into it? I COMPLETELY believe that we affect people with our emotions, we're all empathic to one degree or another.*** The show just ran with that is all! And that they also introduced ***the fact that Liv wasn experimented on herself*** - that's greatness. :)

What, no posting from show night? Weirdness.

This week's episode was great. Thinks are really heating up as we get closer to the finale!

i love fringe :)

I love fringe

Just caught the new episode! It's great to have the show back. :)

I love how storylines that appear to be case-of-the-week at first are so often revealed to be crucial OMGWOAH!!!!

Aw, no you're not, Caren, Karen's here - LOL ;)

And an outstanding episode it was...

And go figure, there was **a method to Walter's dancing madness - GO FIGURE, who'da thunk it - LOL And Observer mini-me indeed...the adult Observer did speak, though, right? **

And it was utterly uncanny to see ** Erik Palladino again right after the show...in another show! He prominently guest-starred in "Cupid" also - wonderfully, I would add!**

I'm so happy, you're back, FRINGE!!

oh well, flying solo again...looks like ***the observer has a Mini-Me!***

oh dear...I'm trying to watch Fringe and listen to Lost Radio all at the same time. ***Did I miss the observer already?***

that would be tonight -- about half an hour on the East Coast. :)

Hey everyone! When is Fringe starting up for another round?

hello every body ,,
i would like to ask you a question ..
i heared that a channel in my country will release Fringe Show cominge soon !! Is That Possible ??
i don't Belive it But I Need to Make it sure of it ..
i'm waiting
Thnx

Hello Friends~


You're welcome Karen.
The only eppy I need to see is "The Equation", didn't set my DVR correctly on that one. They probly won't show it again 'till the summer I bet. I'm considering getting it from iTunes. Like I do for all of LOST.

In general speaking; I hate for this to seem like a rant, but, having to wait 2 full months for new episodes is just counterproductive for such a good show that deserves to build a
even bigger auidence. I'm not sure but I think the filming is all done for the season. FOX really knows how to kill the buzz around their sci-fi shows. I don't why JJ chose to shop the show around & not give it to ABC, it would have made an incredible 1-2 punch w/ LOST.
And now I see they are cutting the season short just so they can air more cringe inducing programing. Whoop-Dee-Doo



~B_R~

Bad WOBOT!! Aw bless your heart and thanks - I do try to bring only good vibes...and why not, eh? You guys are awesome, and the shows (Fringe and Lost) are the best on TV and what's not good-moody about THAT? :)

I'm okay, hon - lots to deal with in "RL", hence the absent-ism from here and the 'Lage, and I feel TERRIBLE that I'm behind on a couple of eps, not by choice at all, mind you.

But Mr. Orci, I AM curious as hell about the **werecupine** - is that kinda like the "glamaslug"? (Well, Walter thought is was pretty! ;D) And I'm SO JAZZED that you're here! Thank you for one INCREDIBLE show!

See ya in another post, yeah? :D

ETA: And oh yeah: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE UUUUUUUUUUUUP EVERYBODY!!!!!!! Woooo - there, how's that, Miz Carencey? :D

Fringe is going to be one of the panels they present at the Paley Festival this year and a friend of mine just got one of the Premium Packages and has an extra Fringe ticket to sell. If anyone wants priority seating, concessions and parking and a guaranteed seat now, rather than waiting for general sales next week, PM me and let me know. I'll be out of town today through tomorrow morning, so you won't get a response until tomorrow afternoon.

Here is a link to the whole festival, it's got a lot of other really cool shows in the line up this year.

http://www.paleycenter.org/paley-festival-2009

Carencey *I actually spotted him as well!!! But yeah as you said it would have been hard not to this time.... lol*

Also APRIL?!?!?!?!

FRINGETASTIC!

*Walter wrote the ZFT document. Brilliant.*

Great episode. :)

Haha, yeah, the beginning of that ep of Alias was not conducive to a hearty appetite. Neither was the Fringe ep with melted brains, kthnx. *shudder*

Wish I could be at the Lost party this year! Sadly, no money available for play. :( Maybe next year.

:D Doing pretty well, busy with this year's Lost Weekend party!

In related news, I really have to get home earlier on Tuesday nights so I won't be eating while I watch this. Wouldn't want to inadvertently implement the Nightingale Diet Plan _{(which resulted from watching the first five minutes of the Alias episode "Nightingale" while eating a Burger King Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich. I could never eat them again, which was actually a good thing.)}

I was warned to not be eating during the first few minutes of the Fringe pilot. :)

Come on, West Coasters! Wake up!! Turn on your computers and come on over here!

Not sure if it's working but I'm trying. :P Meanwhile, I'm pimping the board as much as I can elsewhere.

Whoa! *Killer ending!!!!* I even missed the first 15 mins. and was still blown away...even with *the plot similarities to Alias.*

Probably why I love it. :)

Yeah, you know me, Carencey! Met you during the Lost/Alias weekend of '06. :) How've you been?

Not sure if I'm the greatest at riling, but I'm willing to give it a shot. :P

I'm totally getting a kick out of all the name recycling so far in this series. 'Tis funny.

Hey, I know you, I think. :) Been a little quiet over here but maybe you can rile up the West Coasters.

Finally caught up so I can now join in the festivities as the show airs. :P

Hi everyone! *waves*

Wooohoo! ***I finally spotted the observer ALL BY MYSELF with no hep. Then again, that one was pretty obvious. :)***

Was the observer in this one?

I am re-watching the ep now & haven't seen him.



~B_R~

I need to catch up on last night's eppy, was not feeling well and went to bed early. But I just heard about Anna and Mark and think it's wonderful news. I wish them all the happiness in the world.

J.R. Orci: hehe, is that the official name? :)

Vini, vidi, woohoo!

English translation: I came, I saw, I liked it! And, I guess I must use the fabulous Inviso-font to say:
Virus that turns you into a member of the X-men: Very cool! Finding out that this virus turns you into X-men with no control over powers of killing people: Maybe not so cool. Seeing Walter dig stuff out of people's brains: Priceless! Okay, spoiley all gone now. But I stlll think Walter needs a girlfriends.

hugs from ducky

hmm. the ***transforming guys*** kind of look like really nasty hedgehogs to me.

I keep forgetting to look for the observer, too. doh.

Hey Loca girl , how ya doin'?

Sort of a dumb question, you seem to always be in a good mood. ;)

Just got home from work & thought I'd post about the news I just read. Anna Torv and Mark Valley have been married! I had absolutely no idea they were even dating, for several months. I guess they got together after the pilot and the beginning of the show. Good luck to them~

Makes me wonder what she thinks about it with all the plot things involving their characters.

And I agree about the eppy last week, it was pretty good. Terrific acting by all. It does look like they might put Peter & Olivia's sister together. ::

Tonight looks like another goodie. Can't wait!


*Waves* to Carencey, velvety Susan, Everyone else~

Heeeeeey Carencey! OMG yes soooo quiet! So sorry - I'm always absolutely glued to the tube for the show and should come over here more often!

I'm afraid I don't recognize the actor from The Cutting Edge, it's been a looooooooooog looooong time since I've seen that! :D

I gotta tell you, I just loved last night's ep, it was IN-CRED!! Yowza, get a load of **those sparks between Peter and Olivia's sister! And omg I totally cheered when Broyles faced down Harris - DO NOT MESS with The Broyles. And oh man once again Mr. Noble shows his quality - love love love the scene with his late assistant's mom.** Also, Joshua and Anna were to die for, I just respect their talent a whole lot.

See y'all soon here on the fringe! :D

seems like another quiet night...I do have a "where have I seen that guy?" question...***is the guy sending the computer transmission the same guy who played Doug's older brother in The Cutting Edge?***yeah, that's my frame of reference. :)

I love Walter!!!!!

Oh those FOX trickters.

They actually have the actor that plays The Observer standing on the sidelines at the Eagles vs Giants NFL game. lol

Yes, but it really sucks that we have to deal w/ all the 'american idol' garbage the same night & for the rest of the season.

Why coudn't JJ stay with ABC or get someone else besides FOX for FRINGE?
:(

Fringe comes back a day before LOST (January 20th).

22 more days, then.

Ok, all I want to do is to meet J.J. Abrams and have lunch?!? Is that even remotely possibly?

Candice

Could Symb_OS possibly be an anagram? Say for "my boss"? If anyone has the Dreamscape episode DVRed, might want to see what was happening either 9min 31s into the episode, or when it would have been 9:31pm during the original airing playback...

Ok I wonder who the smarty pants was that wrote the Fringemas narrated by John Noble. It was hysterical!!

ph33nyx - That looks like it would be Symbian OS. Symbian is an open source OS for smart phones though, so I don't know how it would fit in there.

January?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

the observer was in the start of the episode i hope this works lol spoiler [ on the video screen in the first 5 min when the guys were at the first bank ]

Carencey *I caught that comment as well, I was surprised Peter didn't say anything when she mentioned that.

I haven't seen him yet either, hopefully we didn't miss him again.*

ETA: Okay that was awesome.

ETA2 *Well I didn't see the Observer again. Looks like I most probably missed him =(

Also January??? *cries**

Leeshy: Nor did I! I did catch ***Olivia's comment about her high school best friend though. Hers, or John's? Also haven't seen the observer yet.***

Carencey *It seems like it, which is quite creepy. It really did seem like she was John. Is he starting to take over, or is that even possible?*

ETA: Well I didn't see that coming

Hmm. So was that ***John's memories or John's personality, basically?***

LMAO *"What a spleen? Yes, Walter a spleen." Also, "Han as in solo?" And "Wait, let me guess he's your best friend"* Oh Peter.

All I can say is how can I miss a bald guy with no eyebrows every week????? I swear if I don't see him this week......

And Phillygirl the apple was in an episode already wasn't it?

In the episode "The Dreamscape" there was a brief glimpse of the OS that Special Agent Olivia Dunham uses on her laptop "Symb_OS v9.3.1". What operating system is this supposed to be?

the observer was there in the beginning when the guy got off the elevator and also did anybody catch the oceanic airplane ticket?

I didn't post live last night, but I love that now we've seen the frog and the butterfly in the episode. So now we have to wait and see how the leaf, apple, flower, etc will come in.

Another awesome episode. Next week looks serious for Olivia.


I just saw Lance Reddick in a cadillac commercial.

Leeshy: Don't know if we missed him or if he just wasn't there, but I certainly didn't see him. ***I'm going to go look at the beginning and the chase again, I think. when I get time. lol!***

Wait, was he there and we both missed him again? LOL I'm hoping he just wasn't in this one and I didn't miss him again....

Also OMG * WTF was that with John?*

Leeshy: and again I fail...I'll have to rewatch a few scenes there.

Carencey: I know!! I've had to look it up every single time so far, I'm so ashamed.

*E-mails from the dead. That's not creepy at all....*

ETA: OMG LOL *I do wish Peter was there to hear that line...*

Leeshy: I forgot to look during the teaser! I'll try to keep an eye out for the rest, I really would like to see one without being told. You'd think I wasn't a trained Lost watcher or something.

Good teaser

Also, *The music as he was falling out the window made me laugh...... It's was just so pretty and the man was falling to his death because of butterflies... *

Also, any *Observer sightings yet?* I'm keeping a lookout but I've missed every other one yet.

Noooooo! ***Butterflies are pretty! and sweet! and fluttery! And not sharp-edged!***

JJ, you're mean. :P

spoily**So beautiful but deadly[spoiler/]



Good teaser~

Yeah that was annoying... Not that I hate House, but now Fringe will run over as well.

ETA: Great, it's not like *I'm not already terrified of butterflies....*

Bad_Robot: yep...and after chopping off 8 minutes, they'd better have limited commercial interruptions. sheesh.

I guess FOX is up to their old tricks, making House finish into the Fringe time slot to boost it's ratings. Typical.

i have to thank the person who invented dvr because i have to work overtime tonight and cant watch till i get home and thanks on the observer patty

Hey all Fringers~


Just thought I'd post to remind everybody that Anna Torv will be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight.

Should be a cool appearance to watch.


Later'

~B_R~

I missed him,too.
But my 12 yr old son said he saw him during The "Red Castle" Phone call
So I went searching for a sreen cap and sure enough...

Peter brings Walter back from the hospital,
and during "THE" phone call
he's standing in front of a tree to Olivia's right,facing left.

Olivia standing "there"
....IS IT....
Fate or Coincidence?
YOU do the math :-D

Kingboy. *I didn't see him, but I haven't seen him in any of the episodes that we're supposed to have*

kingboy: well, the question's not a spoiler, but the answer would be! ***alas, I can't help -- I never see him on the first time through, only on the rewatch!***

i dont know if this is a spoiler but did anybody see the observer.
?