So, the hype was big and the advertisements were wide spread. You couldn’t visit a website without seeing a banner, watch T.V. without seeing a commercial, or tune far enough away on your radio to not here about ABC’s remake of NBC’s 1984 mini-series V, which aired 8pm EST Tuesday, November 3rd.
Even if you hadn’t seen the original series, you were likely to find out what the hype was all about. If you had seen the original series, like me, you were likely trying not to get too excited like you did for the recent Transformers and G.I. Joe movies, in the attempt to avoid massive disappointment. If you didn’t watch tonight’s episode, or if you did watch it, but don’t know what your own opinion is, I’m about to tell you, and I’ll do it without referring to the original series. This will have spoilers, however.
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… and into the rabbit hole we go!
The second season of Fringe starts with a bang as a new mystery is dropped on top of our heads even before the beginning credits start. “A New Day in an Old Town” doesn’t start slow as it is already a runaway train from the start. While the episode isn’t action oriented, the story is fast paced and sets the tone for the rest of the season. The writers of Fringe are not afraid to rock the boat in their sophomore year and they make drastic changes in Fringe division. One member questions their sanity and one says goodbye (actually they didn’t get to say goodbye). On top of this, a new agent named Amy Jessup (who seems a bit obsessed with the Holy Bible) is added into the mix. On top of that, there is a new baddie that is right on their tail and has a interest in what’s in Olivia’s head. It the first episode of this new season is any indication of whats to come, it is going to be one nutty ride. If you didn’t watch the first season (shame on you), start watching NOW.
Oh did I mention that there is a typewriter that sends transmissions to another dimension? BOOYA!
