tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post68671709292505160..comments2024-01-10T09:46:59.423-05:00Comments on Fringe Television - Fan Site for the FOX TV Series Fringe: Fringe Episode 419: "Letters Of Transit"Fringehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01716374413979844944noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-71637959078508119062012-04-23T16:37:52.056-04:002012-04-23T16:37:52.056-04:00She won't die on the show since that is beyond...She won't die on the show since that is beyond when the show will run, but chances are they will leave that fate in place. The point of introducing Etta is to show that Olivia lives on through her. Whether there is another season or not, the future has been previewed, and she and Walter, Peter and Astrid will carry on as a team.. and maybe Simon if they can get him out of there.SheHateMeBrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249374728381931939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-61354908121011055322012-04-23T13:04:27.448-04:002012-04-23T13:04:27.448-04:00BonesFringeFan,
"I really just hope Olivia do...BonesFringeFan,<br />"I really just hope Olivia doesn't actually die.."<br /><br />I was picking up my notes off the floor from last summer's 65 episode review and something Ella said to Walter in "Brown Betty" caught my attention:<br /><br /><br />Ella: She can't be dead. <br />WALTER: Why not? <br />ELLA: Because that's not how stories work. She's in love -- true love. She can't die.<br /><br />I have said many times that "Brown Betty," so far, is the mother of all Fringe foreshadowing, so, perhaps young Ella is speaking the truth?fringeobsessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818528329131089151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-41546922831056270442012-04-23T04:02:28.070-04:002012-04-23T04:02:28.070-04:00Let's not forget that Colonel Gordon was a pro...Let's not forget that Colonel Gordon was a profoundly evil person, who lied to his human bombs and who did not care that their detonations killed indiscriminately. If terrorists are to be our heroes in a new War of the Observers series, I shan't be watching. Our heroes stand for law and order, not terrorism. Also, the idea of the Observers being the bad guys loses one of the cooler aspects of the show. There have been so many alien invasion stories where the black and white of human versus alien was taken for granted and the plots churned out one predictable cliche after another. Fringe, as ever, challenged our preconceptions by presenting its "aliens" not as the enemy, and not as a friend, but in the philosophically challenging position of neutral observer. I should be very sorry to see this clever riff on a too familiar tune changed.Briarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242731014996459484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-13982200911331021322012-04-23T03:32:12.247-04:002012-04-23T03:32:12.247-04:00it's most likely that if fringe can get to sea...it's most likely that if fringe can get to season 5 then it will be all about getting olivia back.<br /><br />rolling back to the drawing on the fridge...<br /><br />call season 5 "a long(er) story about love"?chilliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436203793987407357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-44740933306240199952012-04-23T00:30:52.177-04:002012-04-23T00:30:52.177-04:00I really just hope Olivia doesn't actually die...I really just hope Olivia doesn't actually die, although that is the only explanation for there being no Olivia in this episode... And the William Bell/Olivia thing.. Still killing Olivia is not a satisfactory ending, and I really hope the writers don't go down that road. We've already seen that happen in the s3 finale and that was heartbreaking enough as it was. Also, if Etta was 3 or 4 in 2015 when the observers took over, that means Olivia must be pregnant now!! You cannot kill her off after she has the baby. We want to see our Olivia being the amazing mother we all know she will be!BonesFringeFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581461288364666272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-91021117402582129682012-04-22T23:50:05.411-04:002012-04-22T23:50:05.411-04:00chillip made the point that I was aiming for:
&quo...chillip made the point that I was aiming for:<br />"everytime i think these guys are reaching i find that things fit in a context of their own creation."<br /><br />I also wonder about: "09-21-12 is, of course, a friday...". Could this be a hint of a Season 5?<br /> I sure hope so.<br /> We almost lost Fringe after, what was it, Season 2 when the ratings (supposedly)lagged? Then the move to the Friday time slot(basically the death slot). <br /> I wonder if Fox is playing along with the producers to maximize the "mental roller coaster ride" of Fringe to it's loyal viewers?<br />A very popular show on Friday night might lure viewers to other lagging shows surrounding it.<br /> Just a thought.lsrx101https://www.blogger.com/profile/04473758951050804106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-21370213669050464842012-04-22T23:14:18.285-04:002012-04-22T23:14:18.285-04:00God I HATE this show!!
But only because I have to...God I HATE this show!!<br /> But only because I have to wait a whole week to find out what is going to happen next. :)<br /> At first, in Letters of Transit, I thought we may take a trip into the future for a few weeks without the characters we all know.<br /> I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Observers being evil and taking over. But, like whiskeymilkshake mentioned, September was the only one who ever really interacted with "us".<br /><br /> Then came brain damaged Walter. "Fixing" him might be good drama for 2-3 episodes.<br /> Then there was the "tender moment" between Etta and ol' what's his name that seemed to linger a bit too long.<br /> I thought Fringe just might have jumped the shark, but I kept watching anyway.<br /> By the end I'm saying "No, No, No, don't stop now!! What happens next???? They tied it together beautifully!<br /> Sometimes I forget that I actually have to think, watch closely and remember past episodes when I watch Fringe. It's not just mindless drivel and "entertainment" like much on TV today. <br /> It's a great mental workout. And the writers and actors are doing an excellent job of leading it.lsrx101https://www.blogger.com/profile/04473758951050804106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-67058267231011994612012-04-22T22:33:32.269-04:002012-04-22T22:33:32.269-04:00agreed on quality of the episode. everytime i thi...agreed on quality of the episode. everytime i think these guys are reaching i find that things fit in a context of their own creation.<br /><br />i also agree this would ep would have benefited from another at least 20 minutes. a lot was packed into the 43-44 minutes.<br /><br />really, i think, a well-crafted series. bravo, fringe folks, if you are reading.<br /><br />and, 09-21-12 is, of course, a friday...chilliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436203793987407357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-42708465982574495142012-04-22T21:44:45.854-04:002012-04-22T21:44:45.854-04:00To everyone posting negatively regarding 419 not f...To everyone posting negatively regarding 419 not fitting the mold:<br /> Please remember, by definition, the 19th episode in each Fringe season has become an "anything goes" outlet for our 3 executive producers:Joel Wyman, Jeff Pinkner, and Akiva Goldsman, to exercise their creative muscle.<br /><br /> If you don't count "Unearthed" as episode 211(which always seemed weird to me to put it in here because Charlie died in 201 and yet he appears in "Unearthed"), "Brown Betty" would be 219, and,of course, "Lysergic Acid Diehtylamide" is 319. These are 2 great examples of our ep's having fun and raising the bar on the possibilites of where our beloved series could go. "Letters Of Transit" is no exception. It's like a special invitation to see "What If."<br /><br />And yes, pMaestro, Colonel Gordon's lovely chat with Broyles in episode 303, "Fracture" seems like great foreshadowing for the world we saw this Friday.<br /> Also, there aren't any coincidences in Fringe. I laughed when I saw the numbers on the paper. That code on the paper: 09 21 12 will be the Season 5 premiere date-make no mistake about that!<br /><br />Personally, I found "Letters Of Transit" to be very, very interesting. Very different, but very interesting. It made me even hungrier for a S5, and I believe this was our ep's intent.fringeobsessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818528329131089151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-63136953330375767302012-04-22T17:56:15.291-04:002012-04-22T17:56:15.291-04:00I'm really disgusted that we have fans like so...I'm really disgusted that we have fans like some of you complaining about how olivia isn't in one stinking episode! she's my favorite character too, but just because she's not in an episode, does that make me stop watching my favorite show!? heck no, I'm a faithful fan and will continue to be, that kind of crap is what will end the show!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156360185739160503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-61003845312921609602012-04-22T16:37:13.323-04:002012-04-22T16:37:13.323-04:00Ok knowing about the foreshadowing, I am starting ...Ok knowing about the foreshadowing, I am starting to wonder if "Letters of Transit" is the sowing of seeds for a spin off show? With "Fringe" ending with the self sacrifice of being sealed in amber...mdtaukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769422302587133070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-61227764661637087072012-04-22T15:42:35.875-04:002012-04-22T15:42:35.875-04:00Fantastic episode, no question.
Out of the box br...Fantastic episode, no question.<br /><br />Out of the box brilliance, that coupled with the build up and teasers meant it was a really satisfying part of the story.<br /><br />The only problem was it was far too short, an episode four times the length would not have been enought IMO.<br /><br />I think my theory about DRJ being an observer kicked out of the order (think fallen angel) and is actually trying to do whatever it takes to save humanity is looking more likely !Zort70https://www.blogger.com/profile/07422271592523903824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-15563297375265353092012-04-22T14:57:21.812-04:002012-04-22T14:57:21.812-04:00Actually, someone in another forum reminded me of ...Actually, someone in another forum reminded me of the fact that we were given a huge hint about 4x19 waaaay back in Season 2 in the third episode, Fracture, where couriers with briefcases were being intercepted and assassinated by human bombs. Said couriers were delivering briefcases to ... the Observers! Colonel Gordon in that episode said that the enemy was among us and that they want to terminate us using our technology and science against us. Whoa! Talk about long term foreshadowing!! Take that, to all those who whinged about how pointless 4x19 was!pMaestrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301948933817406349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-6317728587859130252012-04-22T14:55:56.861-04:002012-04-22T14:55:56.861-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.pMaestrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301948933817406349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-21454056415886702742012-04-22T13:48:41.304-04:002012-04-22T13:48:41.304-04:00To all the guys that whine about how the good obse...To all the guys that whine about how the good observers turned out bad, guys you forget that the observers have always just appeared to <b>ensure</b> that things went towards a certain direction. We never knew what that direction was, they just didn't want the future to change. And perhaps September was intentionally seen by Walternate in order to change that future. Afterall he's the only observer that really helped our guys.whiskeymilkshakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407920753538265729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-17872309720991979512012-04-22T11:54:05.816-04:002012-04-22T11:54:05.816-04:00Seconding @45's post. Good lord, folks, stop ...Seconding @45's post. Good lord, folks, stop getting your knickers all in a pointless twist. The actors listed in the opening credits have ALWAYS been the same for every episode (ie. Anna Torv is billed first followed by Joshua Jackson etc.) regardless of whether they appear in the episode or not. This is only the second episode in which Torv doesn't appear, the other being S2's Subject 13.<br /><br />Look, these episodes have been shot and edited long before they actually air so let's just let the season and story play out, shall we? I think it's amazing that we, the fans, have so many platforms to voice our thoughts and opinions but it's not as if our comments about one episode is going to influence the producers to change the following episode. Let's remember that all of us love this show—viewers, cast, crew, and writers alike. Otherwise we wouldn't be having such intense feelings about these episodes, whether those feelings be positive or not.pMaestrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301948933817406349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-4908184743758376402012-04-22T07:44:25.129-04:002012-04-22T07:44:25.129-04:00@pointlessparanoia, and Joshua Jackson was second ...@pointlessparanoia, and Joshua Jackson was second credited in the first four episodes and there was NO PETER, either. So what's your point? <br /><br />It makes no sense that people are so bent out of shape over ONE Olivia-less episode while Josh/Peter wasn't in 8 EPISODES.45https://www.blogger.com/profile/12615022666718086936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-35140674370553940432012-04-22T03:33:45.294-04:002012-04-22T03:33:45.294-04:00Betsy, they were pretending to be nice. Basic logi...Betsy, they were pretending to be nice. Basic logic, guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-71450633620773139492012-04-22T03:30:48.074-04:002012-04-22T03:30:48.074-04:00I payed so much attention in the first three seaso...I payed so much attention in the first three seasons just for Peter to be erased! Shucks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-36585143823347795712012-04-22T03:27:43.341-04:002012-04-22T03:27:43.341-04:00I generally don't like the name Henrietta, but...I generally don't like the name Henrietta, but still cool. Peter would be, like, 8 years older than her, if you don't count his time in amber. Spooky. And why kill off Olive? It's like the writers have a thing against her. And "TomInGV", if you are going to crap on the most amazing TV show, probably ever, than at least spell check. I found like ten grammatical errors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-39811759517180503272012-04-22T02:22:27.769-04:002012-04-22T02:22:27.769-04:00Awesome episode, I love how the original fringe te...Awesome episode, I love how the original fringe team is a legend to them. Also I'm not sure if I like this timeline... there are things like Nina being evil, and the fact that Walter has no memory or experiences of the past 3 seasons. As well as Walternate not being as bad anymore. It's depressing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492216565617991307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-15299439674304016042012-04-22T00:47:32.774-04:002012-04-22T00:47:32.774-04:00Anna Torv was the first name on the opening credit...Anna Torv was the first name on the opening credit and yet no Olivia. At all. But still a great episode! Looking forward to the 092112 code to Massive Dynamic. We all need Season 5, guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-34895415128872206532012-04-21T20:46:10.657-04:002012-04-21T20:46:10.657-04:00Really, really hated this episode. I've loved...Really, really hated this episode. I've loved the series from day one but Observers suddenly evil - WTF???? Then the Daddy dearest was just lame. Lose this stupid timeline and bring back Olivia.Betsy in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070615616512928704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-17135012980653413562012-04-21T17:11:13.056-04:002012-04-21T17:11:13.056-04:00Does this mean that William Bell is alive in the a...Does this mean that William Bell is alive in the amber timeline of this series?DanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178773472775666650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788645746622659643.post-50103247354960608162012-04-21T16:46:11.315-04:002012-04-21T16:46:11.315-04:00Did anyone else notice that the code to enter Mass...Did anyone else notice that the code to enter Massive Dynamic was 092112 (which, incidentally, is a Friday if it referred to Sept 9, 2012) and the code to get Walter's brain was 052010 which corresponds to the finale of season 2? Coincidence or ...pMaestrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301948933817406349noreply@blogger.com