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Looks to me like Fringe is being set up for cancellation. "Early Hiatus," padding the schedule with previously unaired episodes (which pretty much has to be a monster o' the week or MoTW (tm)) and on FOX. I'm not the biggest fan but I like it. These are not good signs.
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@Dr Emilio Lizardo: I consider it a mercy killing. Sort of like if Heroes had been cancelled after Season 2.
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@icy_one: I for one do not understand the love for Fringe. It seems to be an Abrams corollary of the Whedon-love that so permeates this esteemed forum. I tried to like Fringe, I read the spoilers and it seems interesting, but when I watch the show, it seems so formulaic and not even a good formula at that. None of the characters are likable, half of the actors aren't believable; the production values are the only redeeming quality.
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@icy_one: But if Heroes were cancelled, then what show would I *have* to watch because I'm invested in the characters, and then bitch about how they've butchered a great idea?
Dollhouse? Although that one kind of happened in reverse... Reply
Dollhouse? Although that one kind of happened in reverse... Reply
@RonaldusMagnus: Eh, that's not really true. The characters/actors are great, with the exception of Torv. However, the serial writing is possibly the worst example of continuity I've ever witnessed. I'd gladly watch Walter bumble around if I didn't feel so compelled to understand why the writers retcon the plot every week.
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@Dr Emilio Lizardo: They took a similarly weirdly-timed break last season though. There were four or so episodes in January and then nothing again until mid-April. So I wouldn't say that Fox is doing anything radically different with the show.
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@icy_one: I disagree. I had originally discounted the show until someone explained the "universes in conflict" concept. I found that intriguing, so I gave it a chance and started to quite enjoy it.
I must also disagree about Heroes. It should have been cancelled after season 1. Reply
I must also disagree about Heroes. It should have been cancelled after season 1. Reply
@Briareosdx: The problem I have is pretty simple. The premiere of Season 2 does not match the finale of Season 1. The producers seem to be aware of the mix up but refuse to admit it, instead providing excuses. I could understand a week over week "oops we were so rushed we missed that" but not a "we had 6 months to get it right and still messed up." Just sloppy writing, not to be rewarded with my viewership.
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@Dr Emilio Lizardo: This kind of scheduling seems to be happening more and more since Fox started doing it with American Idol -- all of the networks now seem to suspend running series and run mid-season replacements, etc. until after Feb. sweeps.
This probably isn't much to worry about, which is not to say that Fringe might not be on the bubble otherwise..
I actually kind of hope that running one or two short seasons a year kind of becomes the norm, much like BBC does, and USA, SyFy, etc. Reply
This probably isn't much to worry about, which is not to say that Fringe might not be on the bubble otherwise..
I actually kind of hope that running one or two short seasons a year kind of becomes the norm, much like BBC does, and USA, SyFy, etc. Reply