What a jam-packed episode for Fringe! Episode 21 titled “The Last Sam Weiss” showed us lots of things from Olivia’s involvement on the machine, the unpublished manuscript by the last Sam Weiss, Walter playing the kite as experiment, and most importantly, Peter entering and engaging the machine.
The way Peter awoke and walked out onto the balcony of the hospital was excellent. Not only did he look stunning in his pea coat as always, but the way they framed him in the doorway as the lightening crashed down around him was magnetic. It was truly beautiful and thoughtful cinematography.
“The Last Sam Weiss” was laugh out loud funny. From Walter’s surprise at finding the traditional fruit cocktail to Sam flipping out his museum membership card as identification at the site of “the key,” I was openly giggling.
TV Fanatic: Laughing out loud was followed by a tightening in my chest when Walter shared with Olivia his thoughts abut his own mind and hers. We saw his true regard for Olivia as he spoke to her. Both John Noble and Anna Torv literally made my heart ache as they brought that moment to life
This is what then popped into my head – what an incredible shame that more people have not embraced and witnessed the strength and growth of Fringe. They have no idea what they are missing.
Did ANYONE see the “crowbar” coming? Again with the fate, as Peter and Olivia were both drawn directly into the plans of the machine. We were also lead to understand how Olivia’s telekinesis would come into play. Another brilliant throwback to a past episode, “Ability,” from the first season
There is no doubt those wonderful folks mentioned above (and others) know this story inside out. Their competence in tying so many episodes together is uncanny and it is what makes Fringe such a powerful force to the horde of fanatic viewers.
When Peter awoke, I thought that he might have been on the other side. Or that he would be transported there during the cab ride. The actuality of what occurred, Peter’s confusion of his place and time was another WOW moment.
But what about the silver coin that Peter bought on NY. I didn’t notice its use, what about you?
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