May 21 2008More 'Fringe' Mysteries Solved in New Preview
First came the posters, covered with cryptic images, like leaves, which were covered in even crypticer images, like triangles. Now Fringe has a full preview, revealing more clues to the unfulfilling mysteries that await those who watch Fox. Below the cut, see the trailer to J.J. Abrams' latest sure-to-be-drawn-out series, along with my thorough analysis of its hidden mysteries. (Thanks, Chaz!)
- Like Lost, Fringe begins with an airplane, but this plane is totally different: it has a guy with a shiny, plastic face on it.
- It involves an FBI investigation that Lt. Daniels from The Wire explains is classified "above top secret." Like super top secret??? Pinky-swear-only type shit???
- Someone has mercifully tossed Joshua Jackson back into the sweet waters of television after years of sad floundering on the shores of Dawson's Creek.
- Joshua Jackson's father was apparently Dr. Frankenstein.
- Saying something is "insane" may, hopefully, lead audiences to believe they're looking at something insane happening on-screen rather than, say, someone giving someone else a shot.
- There's a Terminator or something.
- It's becoming more and more apparent that this is by the writers of Transformers, and that they've seen an episode of The X-Files.
(Updated with proper name of Joshua Jackson, whom I accidentally made seem even less relevant by forgetting his name. Plus, here's a link to the preview that I couldn't get to work, but may work for those with less-terrible computers.)
Reader Comments
1. Julian - May 21, 2008 3:30 PM
Awesome its a drawn out episode of the X-files. JJ Abrams should just finish Lost (so I can stop wondering what the hell that cloud monster is) and retire to a life of rich obscurity. god help him if he is ever allowed to make another lost. six years of questions? I'm going shove a copy of Cloverfield down his throat, damn it! I needs me a shot!
2. nerd - May 21, 2008 3:40 PM
isnt it joshua jackson?
3. chaz - May 21, 2008 3:41 PM
you're welcome. too bad the youtube videos keep getting removed. the link i sent was over 3 minutes of footage!
4. SlyAndTheFamilyStallone - May 21, 2008 3:42 PM
Jeremy Jackson? I've been refering to that guy as JOSHUA Jackson for years!! Why did no one tell me? I'm a fool. A dumb, stupid buffoon and I hate myself.
5. Izz - May 21, 2008 3:47 PM
The absence of Billy Connolly is the only thing separating this preview from the trailer for the new X-Files movie.
6. pdrunk - May 21, 2008 4:41 PM
This will be up for a Best Facial Hair Award come Emmys time. And maybe for Stunt Hair too unless what Smoking Man has on his head is real.
7. 4rt - May 21, 2008 6:38 PM
why a plane crash again? it just makes me think this cud all tie-in with lost in the end lol and happen in the same universe.... apart form that it looks like a mediocre x-files rip off with lost influences (the mystic shit and the obvious major cliffhangers) dont really wanna see it....
8. Cenon Mercado - May 21, 2008 7:14 PM
Is that Bull from Night Court?
9. Laurie - May 22, 2008 7:57 PM
I have to tell you all... I actually saw the entire pilot. I will say when it began with the whole plane scene I too moaned that J.J. Abrams is fixated on this crap and needs an original idea, but... it is NOT a plane crash and that is all I will say. I am very much looking forward to this series, too bad I have to wait until freakin' November to see it. Joshua Jackson is surprisingly VERY good. Anna Torv is an actress to watch. I will say this for J.J. nice going on the Altered States references. Look for a special cameo by a familiar face too.
All in all I honestly say to all nay sayers, wait... this WILL be good and no I don't work for Bad Robot or have any relation. I was just a lucky girl who got a very priviledged opportunity to watch some good t.v.