Fringe (J.J. Abrams) - General Discussion Spoilers and Speculation

[the fifth man]

Press release for 1x14:

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Episode 1x14 "Ability"

OLIVIA IS PUT TO THE TEST WHEN MR. JONES RETURNS AND A LETHAL TOXIN CAUSES VICTIMS ORIFICES TO CLOSE ON “FRINGE” ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, ON FOX

German agents question Olivia about her “relationship” with David Robert Jones, an escaped prisoner questioned months earlier now living in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Fringe Division investigates a threatening case where victims die faceless from their orifices suddenly sealing. With few leads and many questions, German authorities turn to Olivia, Peter and Walter to help makes sense of the return of Mr. Jones and the foreboding mysterious occurrences. As the investigation unfolds, Olivia is put to test in the all-new FRINGE episode “Ability” airing Tuesday, Feb. 10 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.


Cast: Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham; Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop; John Noble as Walter Bishop; Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles; Kirk Acevedo as Charlie Francis; Mark Valley as John Scott; Blair Brown as Nina Sharp; Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth

Source: Fox

That one certainly sounds intriguing. Of course, that is the norm with this great show.

[jenks]

Certainly entertaining, though the 'science' gets worse by the episode...

[Dusk]

Certainly entertaining, though the 'science' gets worse by the episode...

Are you referring to the giant slug which was supposedly an enlarged cold virus? On this count, I definitely agree. The slug looks nothing like a cold virus or any virus for that matter. It looks more like some sort of protozoan. This is obviously an attempt at dramatic effect, but it is ultimately a load of crap. Surely a show like Fringe, whose very basis is infused with science (and sometimes pseudo-science), would have science advisers to at least keep things within some defined realm of 'possible'.

Other than that, the episode was brilliant. Not liking this Harris guy though. Bit of a Senator Kinsey, but necessary to keep the stakes up.

[MrsB108]

Another promo:http://spoilergeeks.blogspot.com/200...nge-promo.html

[lunarleviathan]

Great episode tonight, still kinda wondering

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what happened to Olivia. Wonder what the guys who abducted her did to "saved" her. I got left with the feeling that something was either done or undone to her, hopefully that will play out soon. Also loved Walter and his comments about Peter liking Olivia

I think that...

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...they might have -- or at least tried to -- removed John Scott's memories. Perhaps they would eventually kill her or drive her insane, so they'd be saving her. As for why they would bother, the information in his memories could uncover the whole thing potentially. We will see I guess.

[MrsB108]

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Erica in Manila, the Philippines: Please provide more scoop on Fringe. I love it, especially Peter and Olivia's chemistry. Are they ever getting together?


According to creator Bob Orci, "Sooner or later the story of John Scott will play itself out, and maybe we get to a place where [Peter and Olivia] finally notice each other in a new way."

Source: Kristen @ E!

[the fifth man]

Fringe spoiler:

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Erica in Manila, the Philippines: Please provide more scoop on Fringe. I love it, especially Peter and Olivia's chemistry. Are they ever getting together?


According to creator Bob Orci, "Sooner or later the story of John Scott will play itself out, and maybe we get to a place where [Peter and Olivia] finally notice each other in a new way."

Source: Kristen @ E!

For various reasons, I have some mixed feelings on that.

As for tonight's episode, I really enjoyed it. What did you guys think?

[MrsB108]

Next week's preview:http://spoilergeeks.blogspot.com/200...review_28.html

[the fifth man]

Next week's episode should be very interesting. I can't wait to see

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that creature.

[MrsB108]

1x14 promo pics:http://spoilertv.blogspot.com/2009/0...omotional.html

[the fifth man]

This show is so great, I've even managed to get my Dad into it.

[unluckynumber11]

This show is so great, I've even managed to get my Dad into it.

xD, that's funny because my dad always says that my favorite shows that are on now (Fringe and Lost) are unrealistic and dumb

[the fifth man]

xD, that's funny because my dad always says that my favorite shows that are on now (Fringe and Lost) are unrealistic and dumb

Actually, I've gotten him into quite a few shows over the years. Both Stargate shows, BSG, Supernatural, Smallville, Heroes, and now Fringe are just the main ones.

[pisces27]

For various reasons, I have some mixed feelings on that.

As for tonight's episode, I really enjoyed it. What did you guys think?

I enjoyed it but

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not a favorite of the season. I did like how Peter was trying to protect Walter and keep the girls mother away. In the end it was a nice reunion. Walter is stronger than Peter realizes.

I haven't been able to find the Observer in the last 2 eps.

[Sp!der]

i heard rumors that they make a break after the 14th episodes until april, is that right? i hope not, with no stargate left, and only lost this will be not a good time. hope lost does not take break.