Fringe Episode 4.11 Review - Making Angels

Double Happiness

There was so many doubles even the props department added one in the background in the form of a lamp. Does that count as an inside joke?

Blu Mankuma portraying Astrid's dad. Wow! Sharp eyed viewers will remember his early role in The X-Files. He appeared in the Season 1 episode of that show, Ghost in the Machine. Ask if you are curious what other significance this has for me.

There's one interesting tie back to 3x23 The Day We Die. I don't know what he does now, but in one possible future, Astrid's father had been a preacher who would often quote, "When the world dies and a savior arrives to end the suffering and usher all the worthy into Heaven."

To be honest, I didn't pay as much attention to the case of the week until the M.I.T. professor mentioned lake house. Everything seems to stem from Reiden Lake doesn't it? Particularly interesting is that September was supposed to be there in 1985, when he did not save Peter.

I can't help but notice that all the cases of the week have been tied back to the overall myth, in season 4. The parallels were definitely strong in this episode. Neil, ruing that he was not his mother's favourite son, endeavours to find a reason to exist.

Alt-Astrid and Astrid's moments can be counted as best of the season.

Then there is Peter. He starts out the episode focused on going home. It wasn't long before he becomes involved with the case and growing ever closer to Olivia's side. He is becoming contradictory. Walter having heard Alt-Astrid's emotional investment argument, and Olivia trusting Peter more and more, will reinforce their bond, while it seems to align with that of the relationship of the old time line. If their paths continue as is, that should prove an interesting destiny.

I cannot believe the observers were oblivious to Peter's presence. Neil's ability would suggest they are all knowing. Looking forward to the next installment.

Additional Thoughts...

I love Bolivia and Walter together. I always knew he liked her, despite all the name calling. It's easy to see she turned up the sass just for him. It makes up for not seeing what must have happened between the two before.

Do you just love Mr. Farnsworth's apron?

Shitake Happens

Fringe Photos: Screenshots From "Making Angels"

HD screenshots of Fringe episode "Making Angels" are now available at FringeFiles.com.

These screen caps have all been randomly selected, so if there's something that might be missing, you can request a specific Fringe screenshot in these comments.

Promotional photos for "Making Angels" are also available at FringeFiles.com.

Support Fringe: Commercials From "Making Angels"

This is a compilation of all the commercials (and glyphs) shown during the Fringe episode "Forced Perspective".

Sponsors for this week's Fringe episode include:

• Cadillac
• Aaron's
• Burger King
• Apple
• H&R Block
• Olive Grden
• Walmart
• Dr. Pepper
• JC Penny
• Hardee's
• HH Greg
• Hanburger helper
• Green Giant
• Nationwide Insurance
• KFC
• Home Depot
• Blackberry
• Kia
• Pizza Hut
• Capital One
• Verizon
• Outback Steakhouse
• Kay Jewelers
• Nissan

Please take a moment to thank the sponsors of Fringe on their Twitter and/or Facebook pages (and if possible, purchase their products!):Keep it simple, like this tweet from @Ocean5ouL:

Hey @IntuitInc, I just observed your @TurboTax commercial during #Fringe. Thanks for supporting the show. :)

For other ways to show your support for Fringe, check out other Support Fringe posts, like the weekly Twitter and GetGlue campaigns.

Fringe Sneak Peek 412 "Welcome To Westfield"

Here's the first sneak peek for next friday episode of FRINGE.

Fringe 412 Preview: "Welcome To Westfield"

Here is the preview from the end of "Making Angels" for the Fringe episode "Welcome To Westfield", which airs on FRIDAY, February 10th at 9:00PM on FOX.

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel (and click the "pop out" button) to watch it in full-sized HD.

Screenshots from this preview can be viewed at FringeFiles.com.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Glyph Code in "Making Angels"

The Glyphs code in the Fringe episode "Making Angels" spelled out EMPATH, which is a person who has "the capacity to recognize and, to some extent, share feelings (such as sadness or happiness) that are being experienced by another".

For more information on the Fringe Glyphs, check out Fringepedia's Glyph / Symbols page, which has all the previous glyphs and codes.

Fringe Episode 411: "Making Angels"

UNIVERSES COLLIDE

Our Astrid gets an unexpected visit from her Alternate, while Peter and Olivia track a killer using a toxin that has yet to be invented. Both universes collide in a case that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.

Happy Fringe Friday!

During tonight's episode, you can chat LIVE in the Fringe Chat Room, and help promote Fringe by tweeting about the episode using this week's hashmark #TakeTheLead. Also, don't forget to check-in to Fringe at GetGlue to get this week's Fringe sticker.

After the episode airs, continue the discussion here in the comments, and get more Fringe information at the:

• Episode page on Fringepedia
• Transcript on Fringepedia
• Screenshot gallery at FringeFiles
• Promotional photos at FringeFiles

Check back here soon for Observer sightings, Glyph codes, and other Fringe Easter Eggs.

How do you rate the Fringe episode "Making Angels"?

Fringe Sneak Peeks: "Making Angels"

Here are two more sneak peek scenes from tonight's Fringe episode "Making Angels".

Fringe Twitter and GetGlue Campaign for 411, "Making Angels"-TakeTheLead!

(thanks to @dalliel for the vid)

(Thanks to sujeto13 for the vid)
Fringe Twitter and GetGlue Campaign for 411, "Making Angels"-TakeTheLead!

Happy Fringe Friday everyone!

Last Friday's Fringe Twitter and GetGlue campaign was quite successful.
Fringe trended at #2 on the GetGlue.com site(more on GetGlue below), and the hash tag we all used, #ObserveItLive, trended worldwide within minutes and was #2 in Brazil.

Tonight is an Astrid-centric affair, and the Fringedom wants to try to get the hash tag #TakeTheLead to trend on Twitter starting at 8PM Eastern. Please note the start time to tweet is 1 hour LATER than last week, in an effort to increase our chances of trending. That's 1 hour before the new episode airs, and then again at 8PM Pacific time.

Why keep tweeting? Because we know that ratings isn't just about Nielsen boxes anymore. TV networks and their contractors pay attention to which TV shows are 'socially-active' and our show Fringe is very socially-active on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and other venues.

Why continue this effort? Last Friday's event catapaulted Fringe in multiple social media platforms, and we need to keep Fringe visible in these platforms in the weeks ahead, especially with the ongoing FOX/Warner Brothers negotiaions for a Season 5.

Please consider joining in tonight at 8PM Eastern and 8PM Pacific to support your favorite show by signing into Twitter and using the #TakeTheLead hash tag.

If you are not familiar with Twitter, you can create an new account rather painlessly at http://www.twitter.com/.

For more information on this week's special Fringe Twitter event click here.

You can also adopt special icons for this event by clicking here.

Just a reminder. Please do not tweet with the #TakeTheLead hash tag until 8PM Eastern, to increase the likelihood of trending!
 And volume helps, so tweet slowly, and tweet often after the start time tonight!

Let's invade Twitter tonight, and make our hash tag and our show trend!




***ButWait! There's more!***

Another social network platform that needs our attention tonight is GetGlue.com.
If you are not familiar with getglue.com it is a very clever advertising site married to social networking.
GetGlue merges fans with their interests, and their interests' sponsors.

If you have a GetGlue account you can "check-in" to Fringe. The shows that get the most check-ins are highly visible to the networks and the show's sponsors.
It is recommended you start checking into GetGlue closer to the start time of Fringe to increase the chance of trending there.
You can also look up Fringe's sponsors on GetGlue, check-in to them, ie. Nissan Leaf, Sprint, etc., and thank them for supporting Fringe. Think it doesn't make a difference? Guess again.
Last week due to our GetClue check-ins, the Nissan Leaf was one of the most checked-in sponsors on the site.

Let’s make it a combined effort to not only check-in to the show, but to also check-in to the show’s advertisers and comment, “Thank You for your support of Fringe! @FringeOnFox”

If you don’t have a Getglue account, get one! You can post your check-ins to Twitter or Facebook.
The more activity, the better, as this may also get other Fringies involved in the GetGlue check-ins.

GetGlue also has convenient mobile phone aps for iphone, Android, and Blackberry.


So please, enjoy the new Astrid-Centric episode tonight, and support high visibility of your show by tweeting on Twitter with the special hash tag, and checking into Fringe at getglue.com and thanking at least 1 of tonight's many sponsors. Your efforts will not go unrewarded, and may help increase our chances of getting a Season 5.

Go FRINGE!

Beyond The Fringe Comic #4: Chapter A

DC Comics has released the seventh comic in the "Beyond The Fringe" direct-to-digital series.

Beyond The Fringe #4: Chapter A was written by Adam Gaines, is available now for $0.99 via Comixology.com.

Here is the official description:

Imagine If... Peter Was A Superhero

Billionaire playboy by day, costumed vigilante by night! With the help of the always-faithful Walter and Police Chief Commissioner Broyles - "The Pattern" takes on Fringe incidents throughout Boston City. When his arch-nemisis Mr. ZFT escapes from prison, steals a universe-crossing device, and kidnaps a young Olivia Dunham, will our Cortexiphan Crusader have finally met his match?

Order "Beyond The Fringe" here

Joshua Jackson: If "Fringe" Is Forced to End This Season, the Payoff Will Still Satisfy

Joshua Jackson: If "Fringe" Is Forced to End This Season, the Payoff Will Still Satisfy
By Scott Huver

Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
Updated 2:26 PM CSTView 

 With “Fringe’s” ratings leaving the show on the fringe of cancellation, Joshua Jackson says he’s confident the producers have a plan in place to satisfy the otherwise acclaimed sci-fi show’s faithful core audience if a forced finale comes this season.

Jackson, who plays timeline-lost Peter Bishop on Fox’s critically hailed cult favorite, tells PopcornBiz that as the more obtuse and enigmatic elements of “Fringe’s” ambitious but occasionally impenetrable Season Four are finally coming to light and putting higher stakes storylines into play. And while he’s hoping for more “Fringe” in the future, Jackson says he’s got every reason to believe that if low ratings bring the series to a close – as Fox executives have suggested in reluctant terms – the creative team will be able to execute the endgame they’ve always had in mind.

Season by season, “Fringe” has just got more ambitious, taken bigger risks, and they always do pay off within the context of the show. But ratings don’t always equal the creative successes. Are you guys at a point where maybe you’re starting to think about the ending of the show, so we can all have the satisfaction of getting there, before the ratings make us say goodbye?

The truth of the matter is, we already had that conversation last year. I think sort of we peaked ratings-wise, in Season Two – it was our most solid year. And I actually think creatively that was our most consistently solid year. But it wasn’t our most ambitious year – I would say Season Three was an extremely ambitious year, and a lot of people tuned out last year. So we were prepared that last year might’ve been the end. I’m not involved in those conversations, frankly, but I think [the producers] are prepared for it, if that was going to be the case, how they would implement that ending. And they’ve always said – and I believe them – that there is an ending to the show. I’m guessing you heard what [Fox programming president] Kevin Reilly said, and I don’t think you can be any more honest and upfront and still be a network executive. So if this is going to be the end of the show, if we are not making the money or they’re losing money on us, I just want to believe him when he says that he will give our guys enough time to implement whatever the end game is. Because as much as I don’t want to lose my job, at this point the thing that we have to do as a show, and as a network supporting the show, is satisfy the people who have so passionately stuck with us, and been so rabidly and passionately involved in our show. We cannot just go out in blink. It has to finish, whether it’s now, whether it’s next year, whether it’s five years from now, it just has to get to its end.

What can you say at this point about where the current season is heading?

This is the first time on ‘Fringe’ – and I’ve said this before tonight – where we’re this deep into the season and I have absolutely no clue where we’re going. Because there was sort of a natural place that the show had to go last year to satisfy the story that had been introduced. But there’s no necessary ending to the story we’ve introduced this year – It could go a bunch of different ways. So I have no clue.

Do you feel that in a way, even though you were absent in much of the beginning of the season, that this is gradually turning out to be Peter’s season?

Not really. I feel like the function of the Peter character, beyond who he as a man, is to reflect the other characters back – and this is a constantly changing thing, so this is my opinion today! – but it seems to be, getting two-thirds of the way into Season Four now, that what this season and last season really are, and I think ultimately what this show is about now, is a woman finding herself. I feel like this show is about Olivia Dunham coming to know herself. In Season One and Two I really thought it was about the family, right? This Bizarro family. But as we’ve gotten out of the family dynamic and definitely more into the romantic dynamic between Peter and Olivia…Last year the entire season was about us, as an audience, coming to understand what Olivia was, by seeing what she wasn’t – that whole Olivia/Bolivia dynamic. And this year I think, as an audience but also for her character, it’s her coming to know herself, in the grand sense, who the real Olivia Dunham is. So I think that that’s what this season and ultimately the whole show is about. So every prediction I’ve ever made on this show is wrong, so we’ll see.

How do you envision Peter now, overall?

Peter has been kind of a boy hero right from the very beginning. Peter is the one that gets brought into the world from the pilot on, but as that character, he’s the boy hero. He’s the thing that makes the machine go, but he’s not the central story of the show.

He’s like a living MacGuffin, in a way.

And we talk about that all the time. He was definitely the MacGuffin for the first two seasons. And then the last half of last season he was the MacGuffin as the battery of the machine, so definitely we’ve used him as that. But in his dynamics with other characters, what he seems to have always served, is in the ‘Fringe’ world that we’ve created, we don’t need to get to know Peter’s story, because it’s NOT Peter’s story. We need to get to know how people relate to Peter, and it sort of shows them back to themselves. In the beginning it was just Peter with Walter, right? We would never have been able to know Walter if he didn’t have Peter there to allow him that view inside. And I think that’s a lot of what Peter serves with the Olivia relationship as well: you get to see the human side of her, because of her relationship with Peter.

Read the entire NBCDFW.com article here.

FRINGE - Fans Ask: Impersonation

Ari Margolis tweeted this latest installment of the famous "Fans Ask" video series, earlier today.
Thanks, Ari!