After the surprising ending to Season 1 (I'll leave a lot of details out to avoid spoilers), we find ourselves with revelations to what has been happening, about things that Walter was up to in the good old days, and about the things that could happen if things continue on their strange - interesting - path. It all begins with a car and it all ends with a startling revelation coming to a head and forgiveness being asked for by someone that this viewer has come to love. The oddity, the bizarre people and the reasons behind everything: sometimes you think you are going to be doused with filler, only to find out you've actually unlocked a piece to the puzzle.
When you look at J.J.'s work, you notice how things are brought together for a reason. I like that, and I like the way that the mind can boggle at some of the twists and the turns that happen right under your nose. From Peter and the past that Walter did not ever want revealed to the Olivia that we did not know about so clearly in the past but have now come to understand, the show plays connect-the-dots well. It also delves into other subjects, addressing spirituality, the concept of love, forgiveness, and a drove of other items. These are things you don't expect from shows but find yourself handling, exploring, and needing in DVD form. Otherwise, you might miss out on something - and that would be a travesty.
Aside from the storytelling aspect of Fringe, there are the great actors that are evolving on the set. We have our four main cast members, a boss we have come to explore, a lady with secrets that seem bigger than the company she has, and even the scientist that works for her. all of these little cogs play their parts and play them well - otherwise the show wouldn't be what it is. There is a dynamic at play here, sometimes funny in the most bleak situations, and I have to say that I really love that. I also love the progressive idea moving through the show and the things that could happen if certain factions manage undo what people know as reality.
If only we could know what the Watchers know.
If you have not seen the show, stop and go get Season 1 now. If you thought Season 1 was anything but grand, continue here and find yourself inspired. I loved the show when it first came out and now, with the signing of two more seasons at least, we know it will have time to develop. so, get the episodes, the parts you missed out on because of cuts, the commentary, and everything else this DVD offers. It is well worth obtaining and a sad thing to leave behind.
Get more detail about Fringe: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray].
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