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| Monday, April 11, 2011 03:02 PM |
| On the Viewer - Fringe (Season 3, Episode 16 - "Os") |
 by Fëanor |
Beware the spoilers!
Dude, the episode opens with Walter smoking a bong with Hurley from Lost and telling him about the time he bedded Yoko Ono. So awesome.
Turns out Hurley is a security guard and he's got the night shift watching the surveillance monitors, which seems like a fantastic job to Walter.
Meanwhile, a couple of dudes seem to be climbing up a wall at a metal depository - until it's suddenly revealed they're climbing down it. They need to wear special boots to stick to the ground, or they'll float up into the air. Okay, that's weird.
For some reason, Peter has still not revealed to anyone besides his father that he was the one hunting down and killing all those shapeshifters, and that he's harvested all their memory discs. He's still lying to Olivia about it. Dummy!
Walter, on Bell's notes: "I think I remember seeing a file on floaters in there. Of course, that could be from the period when Belly was in search of the perfect bowel movement."
Astrid: "Charming."
Walter: "Everybody poops, dear."
Walter is ridiculously pleased about Peter and Olivia's burgeoning relationship.
When the cops come to take a look at your secret lab/warehouse, probably the last thing you want them to find you doing is chopping up the body of the guy you turned into a balloon and thus accidentally killed.
Turns out our mad scientist has been experimenting on people with muscular dystrophy. Of course they'd jump at the chance to fly.
Walter talks about trying to use William Bell's "soul magnets" idea to bring him back, and breaks down. John Noble is a good actor. Walter's very down on himself lately, convinced he just can't hack it and needs Bell's help. Nina sets him right with a little pep talk.
Ah ha! The mad scientist's story comes a little more into focus. His son is in a wheelchair. He's been using other people as guinea pigs so he can perfect his technique and give his son the gift of safe flight.
Every once in a while, Peter is a bad-ass, grade A hero. This time, he jumps through the air and grabs balloon man, simultaneously capturing him and saving him from floating off into space.
A really interesting moment: the son confronts the father and he must finally reveal his terrible crimes, all as Peter and Walter look on. Remind you of anything, guys??
Peter finally decides to reveal his secret to Olivia. I have to imagine she's not going to take it very well. "Hi, I actually murdered all those guys and led you on a wild goose chase that one time! Cool, huh? Wanna make out?"
Walter rings a bell, and suddenly William Bell is possessing Olivia? I know it's weird to balk at something like this now, given all the other crazy things that happen in this show every episode, but... c'mon, man. Also, Anna Torv's Leonard Nimoy impression is terrible.
Sigh. I suppose I'm going to have to go ahead and swallow this, but man, it is a pretty ridiculous turn of events. I thought the whole "soul magnets" thing was just going to be a passing reference that would never go anywhere. But now this. Ah, well. I did want William Bell back, and I guess I'll have to take him any way I can get him, even if it means having to put up with Anna Torv doing funny voices. I imagine this is going to put a bit of a damper on Peter's love life though, huh? I mean, it's pretty hard to make out with a lady when you know she's really Leonard Nimoy. Unless you're into that. |
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