Lost triumphantly returned to television this week, turning even the most composed fans into shuddering masses of confused jelly. Questions abound—is Locke really dead? Who wants Aaron and why is he so important? Can Sawyer not wear a shirt for the rest of the season, please? It would be easy to write off work or school and just re-watch the show from the beginning, hopelessly taking notes and trying not to freak out over polar bear sightings. This, however, would be a mistake. Instead of wasting time on the black hole that is Lost fandom, why not try another J.J. Abrams show, Fringe?
Sadly overlooked by critics, Fringe follows Boston-based FBI agent Olivia Dunham, played by the spectacular Aussie actress Anna Torv. Working in the mysterious "fringe science" division, Dunham realizes a series of horrifying events fits into what the FBI is calling "The Pattern." In one season alone, there have been plane crashes, elevator shaft explosions, kidnappings, super-sized cold viruses, and “reanimation” of dead ex-boyfriends. Like many other Abrams concepts, Fringe is fantastical and fast-paced. It's impossible not to get sucked into the creepy cases. Mental-case fringe scientist Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble) and his dishy son, Peter (Joshua Jackson), perform ridiculous experiments to discover who’s behind The Pattern.
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By far the best part of the show is its setting. Soaring shots of Boston accompany each scene, along with exteriors of various local universities (Boston University's FitRec recently stood in as Boston College, proving once again how BU is whatever the film industry wants it to be). It's easy to find online via Hulu.com or its official website, but watch Fringe on Tuesdays at 9PM on FOX. Enjoy the high quality special effects, impressive fight scenes, and improbably short commercial breaks while toasting your new addiction.
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