Fandom, TV

The Day We Became Confused

388,188 Comments

The Fringe finale was confusing. “A major character will die!” “Peter meets his destiny!” “The Doomsday machine completes its purpose!” While all of those spoilers were true, I almost feel like the finale wasn’t a conclusion to the Season 3 arc, rather than a stand alone episode. We had no Lincoln Lee, no mention of Henry (Nugget; who may or may not exist now), no Sam Weiss, no Mr. X, no mention of William Bell, etc. A throwaway line by Peter as to who the First People were did not satisfy me at all, and if anything, soured the whole mythology of the First People.

Did I like the episode despite all of this? Yes. I’m a bit confused, though. Are we now to believe that the timeline of the show has been a flashback and it’s actually 2026 now? I almost hope that is the case, as I don’t want to see a ton of time travel on Fringe. I would guess, however, that we will not go forward again and will be in the 2011 current day for Season 4. Now that the teams from the two universes have been brought together, I’m not sure how everyone will get home.

I’m also no less confused by The Observers. I get the last scene, I really do, but what a messy way to achieve their means. There had to be a less complicated way to bridge the universes if the need was so great. OK, maybe I don’t fully get it; did they create Peter? Was he a Starbuckian avatar? I’ve read speculation close to that, and I guess it makes the most sense to me. Young Peter died in both universes, but Walter/Walternate still became entangled in the quantum entanglements that resulted from their work, leading to the same moment of decision in “The Day We Died.”

All I really know is that Fringe Season 4 needs to get here soon.

388,188 thoughts on “The Day We Became Confused”

  4. The Applecross Dentist transformed my smile with their amazing porcelain veneers and I could not be happier with the results.
    I finally found the perfect porcelain veneers near me at The Applecross Dentist and my confidence has never been higher Porcelain Veneers Near Me

    Reply

  12. Hibernia Bar has the most welcoming atmosphere of any Hells Kitchen bar I have visited in years.
    The staff at Hibernia Bar makes everyone feel like a regular even on your first visit to this amazing Hells Kitchen bar Hells Kitchen Bar Near Me

    Reply

  13. Oxnard Dentistry saved my weekend with their amazing emergency dentist services when my crown fell off unexpectedly.
    I was so relieved to find an emergency dentist near me at Oxnard Dentistry when my tooth started throbbing at midnight Emergency Dentist

    Reply

  40. Today, while I was at work, my sister stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a twenty five foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is totally off topic but I had to share it with someone!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *