Category: Fringe
Fringe Ep. 4.13, “A Better Human Being”: Visual flair and a serene Olivia make for a strong episode
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 13: “A Better Human Being” Written by Alison Schapker and Monica Owusu-Breen (teleplay), Glen Whitman and Robert Chiappetta (story) Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Sean … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.12, “Welcome to Westfield”: Terrific bottle episode lets cast shine
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 12: “Welcome to Westfield” Written by J. R. Orci and Graham Roland Directed by David Straiton Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Olivia dreams, Peter progresses on The Machine, and … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.11, “Making Angels”: Uneven episode helped by long-overdue focus on Astrid
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 11: “Making Angels” Written by Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, and Jeff Pinkner Directed by Charles Beeson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: AUstrid and Astrid bond, Fauxlivia thaws Walter, … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.10, “Forced Perspective”: Treads water instead of gearing up
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 10: “Forced Perspective” Written by Ethan Gross Directed by David Solomon Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: The Newninverse catches up, re:Observers, Olivia and Nina bond, and Emily can see … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.09, “Enemy of My Enemy”: Strong villain lends seasonal direction
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 9: “Enemy of My Enemy” Written by Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Schapker Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Both Universes unite against a common enemy, Asptrid … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.08, “Back to Where You’ve Never Been”: Fringe is Back and Ready for Action
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 8: “Back to Where You’ve Never Been” Written by David Fury and Graham Roland Directed by Jeannot Szwarc Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Peter crosses over to the Other … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.07, “Wallflower”: Promising episode undone by narrative-necessitated stupidity
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 7: “Wallflower” Written by Matthew Pitts & Justin Doble Directed by Anthony Hemingway Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Lincoln isn’t sleeping, Olivia has migraines, Peter’s having trouble adjusting, and … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.06, “And Those We Left Behind”: Guest stars lift series to season high
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 6: “And Those We Left Behind” Written by Robert Chiappetta & Glen Whitman Directed by Brad Anderson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Walter gains respect for Peter, Olivia is … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Ep. 4.05, “Novation”: Too much talk bogs down Peter’s much anticipated return
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 5: “Novation” Written by J. R. Orci and Graham Roland Directed by Paul Holahan Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Walter reminisces, Peter LoJacks a shapeshifter, and Olivia experiences déjà … [Read the Rest]
Fringe, Episode 4.04: “Subject 9”
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 4: “Subject 9” Written by Jeff Pinkner & J. H. Wyman & Akiva Goldsman Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Walter is inspired by The Matrix, … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 3: “Alone in the World”
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 3: “Alone in the World” Written by David Fury Directed by Miguel Sapochnik Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Peter makes himself heard, Walter makes a friend, Olivia wants a … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 2: “One Night in October”
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 2: “One Night in October” Written by Alison Schapker & Monica Owusu-Breen Directed by Brad Anderson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Walter goes from seeing things to hearing things, … [Read the Rest]
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 1: “Neither Here Nor There”
Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 1: “Neither Here Nor There” Written by Jeff Pinkner & J. H. Wyman & Akiva Goldsman Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Even with Peter out … [Read the Rest]
You Want Answers with that Mystery?: The Series-long Arc in Genre TV
Over the years, serialized television has become increasingly more prominent. Condensed-time and arc-based series are the dramatic norm, on cable at least, with the most culturally significant and critically acclaimed series falling into this category. With television viewership dwindling, niche … [Read the Rest]
10 Surprising TV Takes on Genre Tropes
One of the great things about the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror are that they allow writers to break the rules. If a topic is taboo or controversial, put it on a distant planet and it’ll usually get … [Read the Rest]










