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Readers weigh in on ‘Fringe’ (and ‘Glee)
From the reader mailbag:
Like you, I like “Fringe” and have seen every episode. However, unlike you, I also like “Glee” and have seen every episode (my wife thinks I’m trying to revert to sixty years ago). Yes, I’m almost 70 so it may not make sense but I want to be entertained and I enjoy a diverse universe (no pun intended) of TV shows.
D.O.
I’m glad you’re a fellow “Fringe” fan. Unfortunately, the ratings trended down again this week and it seems as if its chances for renewal are getting slimmer each week. That’s disappointing, because I enjoy it so, so much.
As far as “Glee” goes, you’re not alone, as you know. It’s hugely popular. If you’re a regular reader you probably know that I was a huge fan of the show when it premiered and remained so until about half way through the first season, when I feel that it went off the rails. While I still think it remains entertaining, I have so much that I have to watch for my job that I just can’t allot time to a show that frustrates me because I feel that the characters’ personalities change so much from episode to episode and are twisted around to serve increasingly ridiculous plots. Every so often I tune in again just to see if I think it’s heading back in the right direction.
There’s no way my preferences are ever going to match every one of my readers’, and I really wish I still liked “Glee” as much as you and so many others do. Maybe that will happen eventually.
In the meantime, we’ll always have “Fringe.” Well, at least for a little while longer.
Loved your article today and your continuing support of my favorite show!!!!!!
At 69, I am probably one of the older viewers, but I love it. Not only the storyline, but especially the acting.
J.M.
I’m discovering that love for “Fringe” (and “Glee,” apparently) knows no age boundaries. I agree that the acting is good over all and John Noble, in particular, is top-notch.
Good column and great update. Unfortunately, I’m still ticked at the years I wasted on “Lost” and don’t think I’ll commit to another TV drama.
You’re right about “Glee” though - the writers aren’t even trying. Too bad - I really enjoyed some of the musical numbers in season 1. The only memorable bit from season 2 is the masterful re-purposing of “I Want To Hold Your Hand.”
Thanks for the great columns!
J.
I agree that “Lost” turned out to be somewhat less than the sum of its parts. Although I do not consider the time I spent watching it wasted (well, maybe the first half of Season 3 and the last half of the final season) I was disappointed by the ending.
I take a lot of heat for being down on “Glee,” but it’s really just tough love. I was a huge supporter when it premiered and it pains me to see the muddled mess it has become.
We really enjoyed your article on “Fringe.” As much as I think about the show I did not get the with/without drugs as a reason for the contrast in our Walter and alter Walter. Thanks for the article. My other reason for emailing is that I cannot find when the next season of “Friday Night Lights” can be viewed. I started watching that one on the advice of your predecessor. I’ve looked on NBC and on HULU. Thanks Again.
S.M.
That’s interesting. I may have overstepped by implying that that was the cause for the difference in personality between Walters over here and over there. To what would you attribute the difference? I guess the fact that Bell had parts of Walter’s brain removed probably has more to do with it, now that I think of it. Also, having one’s son stolen away to another Universe could be a factor.
The final season of “Friday Night Lights” hits NBC on April 15. And it’s a good one. “FNL” would have died on Fridays if DirecTV had not stepped in and saved it.
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