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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I decided to buy this after reading reviews online and I'm glad I did. This show is excellent, especially if like me, you loved the X-Files and Lost.
Fringe isn't a carbon copy of either and stands out on it's own as a really fun, interesting show that hooks you in. The characters are great, especially Walter Bishop. It's got action, humour, gore and an intriguing storyline that you can tell is going to just continue to get better.
Already one of my favourite shows, two thumbs up from me.
Fringe isn't a carbon copy of either and stands out on it's own as a really fun, interesting show that hooks you in. The characters are great, especially Walter Bishop. It's got action, humour, gore and an intriguing storyline that you can tell is going to just continue to get better.
Already one of my favourite shows, two thumbs up from me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
After a thrilling 2hr season 1 opener, I was hooked. It really was on par with a good hollywood sci-fi blockbuster.
I really enjoy the Fringe science aspect, the interesting, wild theories, gadgets, experiments, and how they're utilised to develop each episode's plot.
However, 7 episodes into season 2, I'm starting to loose interest somewhat. It's descending into the same re-hashy ground that the X-files got bogged down in, concentrating on one central premise that seems to be dictating the flow of each subsequent episode. This would be fine if I was totally absorbed and engrossed by the central premise, but i'm only so-so. The X-files aliens were a heck of a lot more interesting until the humanoid aliens turned up. And that's almost exactly where Fringe is heading.
I love sci-fi above almost every other genre, but can't shake the feeling that the show is beginning to tread water, the same way Alias did, never getting to the point and if anything, opening more questions than answers. Abrahms' Lost did this obviously, but that was far far far more compelling.
I'm also not 'in love' with the central characters. Walter is good value and at times delivers amazing performances full of tortured emotion, but Olivia and Peter are far too one dimensional. You can almost guess at the one liners peter is going to quip in any given situation. The story is too obsessed with shapeshifters and the parallel dimension that is threatening to collide with ours. It's interesting for a few episodes, but hearing the same 'tune' for twenty or so gets dull.
I wish they would focus on more single episode stories, exploring the vast multitude of theories out there. If they did this more, the show could be much better. They also need to add a much needed injection of emotional purpose. At the moment I'm only getting this from Walter. Peter displays the range of emotions you'd expect from a squashed apple.
I'll probably come back to watch the end of season 2 in a bit, but I'm not as enthralled as I wanted to be.
I really enjoy the Fringe science aspect, the interesting, wild theories, gadgets, experiments, and how they're utilised to develop each episode's plot.
However, 7 episodes into season 2, I'm starting to loose interest somewhat. It's descending into the same re-hashy ground that the X-files got bogged down in, concentrating on one central premise that seems to be dictating the flow of each subsequent episode. This would be fine if I was totally absorbed and engrossed by the central premise, but i'm only so-so. The X-files aliens were a heck of a lot more interesting until the humanoid aliens turned up. And that's almost exactly where Fringe is heading.
I love sci-fi above almost every other genre, but can't shake the feeling that the show is beginning to tread water, the same way Alias did, never getting to the point and if anything, opening more questions than answers. Abrahms' Lost did this obviously, but that was far far far more compelling.
I'm also not 'in love' with the central characters. Walter is good value and at times delivers amazing performances full of tortured emotion, but Olivia and Peter are far too one dimensional. You can almost guess at the one liners peter is going to quip in any given situation. The story is too obsessed with shapeshifters and the parallel dimension that is threatening to collide with ours. It's interesting for a few episodes, but hearing the same 'tune' for twenty or so gets dull.
I wish they would focus on more single episode stories, exploring the vast multitude of theories out there. If they did this more, the show could be much better. They also need to add a much needed injection of emotional purpose. At the moment I'm only getting this from Walter. Peter displays the range of emotions you'd expect from a squashed apple.
I'll probably come back to watch the end of season 2 in a bit, but I'm not as enthralled as I wanted to be.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I bought this double pack for £40 from Amazon as my dvd box set of the first season was loaned out and lost. This is great value as it has both series for just a little over the price you would pay for the second season on its own. Fringe is a brilliant show and looks awesome on Blu-Ray! A must buy
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant
Worth every penny. Intriguing and so good that there are no annoying adverts. Kept on wanting to watch the next episode and could have gone through the whole box time permitting
Published 4 months ago by N
Fringe Season 1 and 2 [Blu-ray]
The Blu-Ray version has really good picture, sound, and extras. Looks like there's an aditional extra (not on dvd version), but I didn't get there yet. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rikk Marcondes
Fringe is Fan-tastic
This series is great. Not only because of the actors, but the great storylines. Being region free is helpful with my moving between the UK and Canada. Read more
Published 7 months ago by angela
Great Deal
Great series at a very reasonable price,I wanted series 2 but stragely it was cheaper to buy the dual set of series 1 and 2.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. D. Hunter
Solid Show
Solid show that's part X Files part Lost. While it may not always use its characters to their maximum, the plot is well thought out and you are left with many questions but the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard G. Monson
Video Review
I am a great fan of the X-Files and Fringe comes very close to matching it. A great watch.
Published 9 months ago by JTW
FRinge Season 1 & "
Fringe is the best series currently being made, its like x-files was in the 90's but with a sense of humor and its a lot more believable! I LOVE IT!! I cant wait for series 3!
Published 10 months ago by John
Seriously good
A mash-up of a conspiracy theory worthy of 24, special powers of Heros, mad diagnostic techniques of House and a lot of post-humous deductions leading to case solving reminiscient... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ash
Fringe-tastic!
Astounding, amazing, awesome: Fringe hits all the right notes. Mad scientist, put-upon side-kick, conman and FBI agent both hiding dark pasts. Spine tingling, hilarious and spooky!
Published 10 months ago by Szymoo
Fringe season 1 and 2
enjoyed watching this was inthralled from the start and am desperatley waiting for season three
roll on september would thoroughly recommend this all episodes are well crafted... Read more
roll on september would thoroughly recommend this all episodes are well crafted... Read more
Published 11 months ago by GHOST
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