Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS)

Aragorn · September 9 2008, 06:58 AM

The run time is listed at 95 minutes for those of you who are recording it.

FBI agents Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) and Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) are faced with a rapidly spreading unexplained phenomenon of the threatening kind. In an attempt to stop the spread, they enlist the assistance of Bishop's estranged father, the institutionalized scientist Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble).

Mutenroshi · September 9 2008, 08:15 AM

I voted excellent. I really enjoyed that episode, it's very reminiscent of the X-Files but not in a rehash kind of way. They already have set-up interesting characters especially "Lady Tetsuo" (you'll understand why

)and what she might be up to.
I also enjoyed the "in-picture captions"...

Procutus · September 9 2008, 09:28 AM

I'm looking forward to this, if only to see just how similar (or not) it is to X-Files. The pilot sounds really intriguing.

Venardhi · September 9 2008, 09:37 AM

Saw the pilot a few months back and thought it was alright, it came off as a very episodic concept though, which really puts me off of shows these days.

Bob The Skutter · September 9 2008, 10:56 AM

I'd say it was somewhere between Average and Above Average, nothing fantastic, but it has potential

Vendikarr · September 9 2008, 12:43 PM

I saw the pilot at comic-con, and I really enjoyed it. There are echos of X-Files here, but it's really a different animal.

Anna Torv does a great job, but she needs to work on her accent. It tends to slip from time to time. Our mad scientist is a great character, and feels like a laid back Doc Brown in many scenes.

I could do without the son, but I am hoping they find something constructive for him to do.

Starbreaker · September 9 2008, 03:50 PM

I watched the pilot back in April or whatever. It held my attention for an hour and a half, so I'm looking forward to the second episode. I actually might rewatch the pilot considering it's probably changed a little bit. I know they were using Lost music during the episode at one point.

Captain Craig · September 9 2008, 04:23 PM

I voted Above Average, I too saw this at SDCC back in July.
The USA Today article had a comment from someone, Josh Jackson I think, calling it X-Files meets Indy Jones. I say no.

Yes it has shade of X-Files in the pilot. As the series goes on though I can see where it might become more than just shades of it though.

Despite JJ Abrams saying he doesn't want a precedual show ala CSI I think the show is set up to go that route. I'll assume it doesn't take that path in the episodes to come cause JJ, in theory, wouldn't take it that way based on his statments.

I think a better tag line is X-Files meets BONES, at least based on the first episode.
Creepy, out there cases.
Eccentric characters.
Characters who are intense yet knowledgable.
Witty comedy in just the right doses.

Looking forward to rewatching this tonight to see how it holds up upon a second viewing some months removed from my first viewing.

Samurai8472 · September 10 2008, 01:13 AM

"redundancy"

I think I spotted an accent slip

"who says it's terrorism?"

*music builds up like Lost*

all that was missing was the "DUM!" that Lost uses to cut to commericals or end the episode heh

Mr. Adventure · September 10 2008, 01:15 AM

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this already?

Procutus · September 10 2008, 01:17 AM

Mr. Adventure wrote:

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this already?

Nope, I'm watching it for the first time. Definately a creepy beginning, I'll say that

FreezeC77 · September 10 2008, 01:18 AM

Mr. Adventure wrote:

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this already?

I'm watching it for first time.

The germans melting was definitely Raiders of the lost ark vibes heh

Gertch · September 10 2008, 01:29 AM

I'm watching it for the first time also and so far it's not grabbing me.

Temis the Vorta · September 10 2008, 01:33 AM

Mr. Adventure wrote:

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this already?

I'll be seeing it for the first time tonight - I'm kinda traditionalist about not watching pilot eps unless the subsequent eps are available either on broadcast or via DVD. What if I like the pilot!?! I hate having to wait!

Procutus · September 10 2008, 01:35 AM

John Noble is great. He's really got the brilliant but slightly off-his-rocker scientist down perfectly.

View Poll Results: Grading
Excellent (J.J. Abrams has done it again)	24	20.51%
Above average (The rule of Gondor is mine! And no other's!)	45	38.46%
Average (This Eddie's not so keen)	38	32.48%
Below average (I don't care what the numbers mean anymore, Abaddon)	4	3.42%
Poor (Pacey should go back to the Creek)	6	5.13%
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September 9 2008, 06:58 AM	#1
Aragorn Admiral	Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) The run time is listed at 95 minutes for those of you who are recording it. FBI agents Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) and Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) are faced with a rapidly spreading unexplained phenomenon of the threatening kind. In an attempt to stop the spread, they enlist the assistance of Bishop's estranged father, the institutionalized scientist Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble). When all the passengers on a plane die, FBI agent Olivia Dunham investigates the events and while on the investigation her partner, John Scott, almost dies. A desperate Olivia looks for help and finds Dr. Walter Bishop, but he cannot help her because he has been institutionalized. The only way to even question him is with the help of his son Peter. Olivia continues her investigations leading her to Nina Sharp, a manipulative executive. Olivia, Peter and Dr. Bishop will begin to discover what really happened on Flight 627 and begin to uncover a larger truth.

September 9 2008, 08:15 AM	#2
Mutenroshi 亀仙人 - 武天老師 Location: Mutenroshi	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I voted excellent. I really enjoyed that episode, it's very reminiscent of the X-Files but not in a rehash kind of way. They already have set-up interesting characters especially "Lady Tetsuo" (you'll understand why )and what she might be up to. I also enjoyed the "in-picture captions"... __________________ Let There Be Rock! Jack Beauregard: "You shine like the door of a whorehouse!" *Nobody:* "I like folks to see me."

September 9 2008, 09:28 AM	#3
Procutus Admiral Location: Back behind my keyboard	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I'm looking forward to this, if only to see just how similar (or not) it is to X-Files. The pilot sounds really intriguing. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

September 9 2008, 09:37 AM	#4
Venardhi Vice Admiral Location: Constant transit	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) Saw the pilot a few months back and thought it was alright, it came off as a very episodic concept though, which really puts me off of shows these days. __________________ "There is no reason why good cannot triumph as often as evil. The triumph of anything is a matter of organization. If there are such things as angels, I hope that they are organized along the lines of the Maffia." - Winston Niles Rumfoord.

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September 9 2008, 10:56 AM	#5
Bob The Skutter Admiral Location: Bob The Skutter	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I'd say it was somewhere between Average and Above Average, nothing fantastic, but it has potential __________________ It's all right, children. Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. I am sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim, or this first parting that there was among us.

September 9 2008, 12:43 PM	#6
Vendikarr Rear Admiral Location: Vendikarr	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I saw the pilot at comic-con, and I really enjoyed it. There are echos of X-Files here, but it's really a different animal. Anna Torv does a great job, but she needs to work on her accent. It tends to slip from time to time. Our mad scientist is a great character, and feels like a laid back Doc Brown in many scenes. I could do without the son, but I am hoping they find something constructive for him to do. __________________ "I can't profess to understand God's plan, but when Christ promised a resurrection of the dead, I just thought he had something a little different in mind." Herschel Green, The Walking Dead

September 9 2008, 03:50 PM	#7
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I watched the pilot back in April or whatever. It held my attention for an hour and a half, so I'm looking forward to the second episode. I actually might rewatch the pilot considering it's probably changed a little bit. I know they were using Lost music during the episode at one point.

September 9 2008, 04:23 PM	#8
Captain Craig Vice Admiral Location: Nashville,TN	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I voted Above Average, I too saw this at SDCC back in July. The USA Today article had a comment from someone, Josh Jackson I think, calling it X-Files meets Indy Jones. I say no. Yes it has shade of X-Files in the pilot. As the series goes on though I can see where it might become more than just shades of it though. Despite JJ Abrams saying he doesn't want a precedual show ala CSI I think the show is set up to go that route. I'll assume it doesn't take that path in the episodes to come cause JJ, in theory, wouldn't take it that way based on his statments. I think a better tag line is X-Files meets BONES, at least based on the first episode. Creepy, out there cases. Eccentric characters. Characters who are intense yet knowledgable. Witty comedy in just the right doses. Looking forward to rewatching this tonight to see how it holds up upon a second viewing some months removed from my first viewing. __________________ "Picard never hit me." Q-Less(DS9) "Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings" Optimus Prime Twitter:http://twitter.com/#!/CaptainCraig1

September 10 2008, 01:13 AM	#9
Samurai8472 Vice Admiral	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) "redundancy" I think I spotted an accent slip "who says it's terrorism?" music builds up like Lost all that was missing was the "DUM!" that Lost uses to cut to commericals or end the episode heh

September 10 2008, 01:15 AM	#10
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) Am I the only one that hasn't seen this already?

September 10 2008, 01:29 AM	#13
Gertch Admiral	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) I'm watching it for the first time also and so far it's not grabbing me.

September 10 2008, 01:35 AM	#15
Procutus Admiral Location: Back behind my keyboard	Re: Fringe: "Pilot" 9/9 - Grading & Discussion (SPOILERS) John Noble is great. He's really got the brilliant but slightly off-his-rocker scientist down perfectly. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.