whatever they told you, i am not who you think i am.

[marshmallow]

FRIIIIIIIINGE!! Of all of the premieres this fall, this is the one I've loved the most. It wasn't all forced exposition or lacklustre set-up, nor was it stunty or flashy and lacking in content. It was just a good, solid hour 44 minutes of quality show, picking up where things left off and immersing me instantly. It was as if we'd never left. So,

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[etherpunk]

I still need to finish up Season 2 before I dig into the premiere. I am not reading the entry above for fear of spoilers, because this is the one I'm most looking forward to of all the shows I watch :)

[marshmallow]

Teehee, then I will say you are in for a treat (both in the ending of S2, and in the premiere), and leave it at that! Hope you have a blast with it!

[xmaidelx]

In summation, this show is the best, and if you could hug a show, I would so hug this one.

I couldn't agree more.

It's amazing, you touched on all of the points that if I had the opportunity to sit down and write about I would have. This show has magnificent attention to detail. From the protests to the slight variations, to the opening credits giving you a glimpse of what the episode will touch on.

It's wonderful. Completely worthy of the love.

[marshmallow]

I love the little credits tweaks too! And especially that they really are there as bonus. They're not required reading, so to speak, but like you said, just a glimpse. LOVE!

[ileeyah]

I watched Fringe last night too!

I agree with everything said in this post.

I especially noticed the colour thing. Since seeing your picspam, I can't not see it. There was so much red. The colours are very solid, too. Very bright and in-your-face.

I was sad to see her succumb to the Other Olivia. I like the 'good' one. It couldn't be so easy though so I guess it had to happen. :(

[marshmallow]

I was sad to see her succumb too.. I was like "No fair! Now they have two and we have none!"

[falulatonks]

- Anna Torv was brilliant. I loved a lot of what she did, and it's clearest and most beautifully shown in that scene with her mother - when she switched, she fought it, and then she finally gave in. You could literally see what was happening because of the way her face changed.

- I'm excited about more Henry; you're right, he felt like a character, and I'd love to see more of him. I think we will.

- Everyone Over There seems like they're tougher and the rule feels a little more authoritarian. It's not only interesting, but it's making me think there could be a group of people who are willing to work against the government. That could be fascinating!

- Peter/Olivia is kind of breaking my heart - the fact that she said, "He's sort of the reason I'm here", and then, "I assume they had to leave without me". Ah, my heart! I hope Peter catches on quick. This could be really interesting, too. Bring it, show.

- In summation, this show is the best, and if you could hug a show, I would so hug this one.
Basically. I love this show so much.

[marshmallow]

Oh, I love your thought that there could be some sort of rebel force at play against that authoritarian rule. The protests and the Ambering and the rigid laws about the "Show Me"s and the government knowing where you are at all times.. yeah, I could definitely see that. Woo! I hope we get to see something like that! I'd also be interested to know what the rest of that world is like; if it's been as affected by Walter and Walternates back and forths as the US has been..

[falulatonks]

A rebel group would be absolutely fascinating, wouldn't it? I really hope there's something like that, now.

[zombie_boogie]

AMAZING PREMIERE IS AMAZING. Wow. I too loved that it did follow up on aspects of the cliffhanger last season, but it wasn't bogged down with trying to resolve every storyline. I know people have bitched about Joshua Jackson being sidelined every other episode or something at the beginning of S3, but I liked the the episode focused almost exclusively on Olivia Over There. It gave the episode direction

[marshmallow]

AGREED! And you know I love the Joshua Jackson. I'm pretty sure my grandma even knows this. But I would rather see him be sidelined, and be golden whenever he does come out, than see the character get ruined because they're trying to shoehorn him in where he wouldn't ordinarily belong just to placate the fans. I think bouncing back and forth between the two worlds, in this episode at least, would have really diluted its impact.

AND YES! That neck chop was awesome. And like you said, going from that kickassedness to the heartbreaking scenes, and just flawlessly to boot.. I have never understood Torv's detractors, because I think she's pretty well rocked it the whole series, but like you, I hope this puts an end to it.

And not just the old-timey bicycles, but the DIRIGIBLES!! I LOVE DIRIGIBLES! And that look on her face as she's standing in that park and she looks up as its shadow falls over her..