So (after rebooting our Tivo), we were finally able to record an episode of Fringe. Of course, we missed the pilot, but the first "regular" episode was easy enough to follow.
My general assessment: Meh, with potential for more. It's certainly no better than other shows that have been yanked (and is way, way worse than Threshold was).
Things I liked: The nutty old professor (aside -- why, exactly, does he have a cow?), the giant three-dimensional letters popping out of Boston landmarks, and That Guy From Lost. Also, The Unsinkable Molly Brown!
Things I'm meh on: The actual "plot," which isn't exactly the "X-Files, Season 1" stuff I'd been promised, but has potential; Joshua Jackson, who's okay, but could be replaced by any of a zillion actors without changing a thing.
Things I can't stand: The lead female FBI Agent. Dear lord, please say she was interesting on the pilot. Between the writing and the acting, she sucks the life out of the show. Also, I don't care if this is a JJ Abrams show -- stop using the "oh shit" music from Lost!
I'll give it at least one more chance, but I'm not hooked.
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