Fringe worth blind buying? - Blu-ray Forum

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 03:20 AM

I am a huge fan of Lost, The X Files, Twin Peaks, and Dexter. I used to be a fan of Heroes but I became disgusted with the changing plot lines due to writers being fired and the story taking multiple directions.

Having said that, would somebody with my tastes enjoy Fringe? Lost, the X Files, and Twin Peaks are my holy trinity of TV shows. It seems that Fringe encompasses the theme of at least the first two, so I'm quite curious about it. What are your thoughts?

Grim Reaper · 12-30-2009, 03:22 AM

i say buy it.

seeweda · 12-30-2009, 03:24 AM

Yes it is and Best Buy currently has season 1 for $29.99 only $2 more than it was on Black Friday.

krazeyeyez · 12-30-2009, 03:24 AM

Dead on, i just started watching this, and i love it. Your first paragraph could easily have been written by me so i share the same taste. Fringe seems to feel like if X-files mated with Lost and had a demon offspring, it would be Fringe. So far i am really liking it, good humor and nice mix of individual stories and an interesting story arch. It is also a very addictive show, much like lost, as far as the overall story arch goes. I think it would be a safe blind buy judging by your tastes. At $29 your not paying much more then a dollar an episode, so good deal anyways.

The Collector · 12-30-2009, 03:25 AM

I'm with you, never saw an episode but for $29 how can you pass it up. I picked up a copy today.

Psychonaut · 12-30-2009, 03:25 AM

Having seen it already, I say buy it. Especially since you like the X-Files.

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

Dead on, i just started watching this, and i love it. Your first paragraph could easily have been written by me so i share the same taste. Fringe seems to feel like if X-files mated with Lost and had a demon offspring, it would be Fringe. So far i am really liking it, good humor and nice mix of individual stories and an interesting story arch. It is also a very addictive show, much like lost, as far as the overall story arch goes. I think it would be a safe blind buy judging by your tastes. At $29 your not paying much more then a dollar an episode, so good deal anyways.

That was my thoughts. Thanks for your response!

From your post, you're making it sound nearly as good as Lost. If that's the case, I'll be one happy camper!

ScarredLungs · 12-30-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

That was my thoughts. Thanks for your response!

From your post, you're making it sound nearly as good as Lost. If that's the case, I'll be one happy camper!

It is better then Lost. I love Fringe! It is a very safe blind buy!

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cvm

It is better then Lost. I love Fringe! It is a very safe blind buy!

That's bold words. Lost is in a league of its own, in my opinion. In fact, I'd say it's doing it an injustice even calling it a TV show.

Anyways WOW! Just started this thread and already 7 people say yes. I'm just waiting for somebody to say what they don't like about it.

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 03:34 AM

Off topic: If I order Fringe and choose one day shipping with Prime, can I add stuff to it and it still only cost 3.99 total, or is it 3.99 per item?

osubuckly · 12-30-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Psychonaut

Having seen it already, I say buy it. Especially since you like the X-Files.

Agreed. The show is EXTREMELY similar to the X-Files. Closest thing you can get to it today.

styl3s · 12-30-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

I am a huge fan of Lost, The X Files, Twin Peaks, and Dexter. I used to be a fan of Heroes but I became disgusted with the changing plot lines due to writers being fired and the story taking multiple directions.

Having said that, would somebody with my tastes enjoy Fringe? Lost, the X Files, and Twin Peaks are my holy trinity of TV shows. It seems that Fringe encompasses the theme of at least the first two, so I'm quite curious about it. What are your thoughts?

if you are a huge fan of xfire/twin peaks then you will absolutely love fringe

but im still holding off for a 20-25 price tag, rather it be some good deal on amazon (IE gold box/lightning deal) or used, love the show but i already own it on DVD

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by styl3s

if you are a huge fan of xfire/twin peaks then you will absolutely love fringe

but im still holding off for a 20-25 price tag, rather it be some good deal on amazon (IE gold box/lightning deal) or used, love the show but i already own it on DVD

Oh right. You and your DVDs.

Joking.

Nightshade · 12-30-2009, 04:19 AM

its a great show however ive missed a few episodes due to work but over all totally worth buying!

KilloWertz · 12-30-2009, 04:23 AM

I'd say it's worth a buy for sure. I blind bought it when it came out and loved it. I'm lucky number 13 on the poll.

styl3s · 12-30-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Oh right. You and your DVDs.

Joking.

damn skippy!

i just bought hangover today on DEE VEE DEE

iam1bearcat · 12-30-2009, 04:26 AM

I blind bought it the day it came out. Love the show, it's fantastic!
So if you do love those shows, chances are you'll enjoy Fringe. Just don't expect the show to be very similiar to them (The X-Files obviously being the closest to Fringe)

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by styl3s

damn skippy!

i just bought hangover today on DEE VEE DEE

Comedies are fine on DVD, IMO. At least until DVDs are no longer available. That is, unless it has a killer soundtrack, like Tropic Thunder, which had gunshots and explosions.

styl3s · 12-30-2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Comedies are fine on DVD, IMO. At least until DVDs are no longer available. That is, unless it has a killer soundtrack, like Tropic Thunder, which had gunshots and explosions.

yeah like i said earlier ill buy blu-rays if they are worth owning on BR, stuff like comedies i dont care if it has superior PQ

i would like to have fringe on BR but im a cheap ass.. and i am a very patient man so ill hold out for a better deal

Clark Kent · 12-30-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

I am a huge fan of Lost, The X Files, Twin Peaks, and Dexter. I used to be a fan of Heroes but I became disgusted with the changing plot lines due to writers being fired and the story taking multiple directions.

Having said that, would somebody with my tastes enjoy Fringe? Lost, the X Files, and Twin Peaks are my holy trinity of TV shows. It seems that Fringe encompasses the theme of at least the first two, so I'm quite curious about it. What are your thoughts?

Like you, I am a giant fan of the first three shows you listed. I have watched Fringe from the beginning of the first season. As others have mentioned, it really is a direct ripoff of the X-Files. It not as good as that show, but few shows are. The first season of Fringe is a little patchy, and only really gets interesting in the second half of the season, building up to a great finale.

I would hesitate on a blind buy of the show though.

View Poll Results: Is Fringe with a blind buy for a Lost and X Files lover?
Absolutely! Buy it!	245	82.77%
It's okay. Maybe rent it first.	31	10.47%
Not impressed with Fringe. Steer clear.	20	6.76%
Voters: 296. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2009, 03:20 AM	#1
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Fringe worth blind buying? I am a huge fan of Lost, The X Files, Twin Peaks, and Dexter. I used to be a fan of Heroes but I became disgusted with the changing plot lines due to writers being fired and the story taking multiple directions. Having said that, would somebody with my tastes enjoy Fringe? Lost, the X Files, and Twin Peaks are my holy trinity of TV shows. It seems that Fringe encompasses the theme of at least the first two, so I'm quite curious about it. What are your thoughts?

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12-30-2009, 03:22 AM	#2
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	i say buy it.

12-30-2009, 03:24 AM	#3
seeweda Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:302 Trading Score:6	Yes it is and Best Buy currently has season 1 for $29.99 only $2 more than it was on Black Friday.

12-30-2009, 03:24 AM	#4
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	Dead on, i just started watching this, and i love it. Your first paragraph could easily have been written by me so i share the same taste. Fringe seems to feel like if X-files mated with Lost and had a demon offspring, it would be Fringe. So far i am really liking it, good humor and nice mix of individual stories and an interesting story arch. It is also a very addictive show, much like lost, as far as the overall story arch goes. I think it would be a safe blind buy judging by your tastes. At $29 your not paying much more then a dollar an episode, so good deal anyways.

12-30-2009, 03:25 AM	#5
The Collector Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:308 Digital collection:5	I'm with you, never saw an episode but for $29 how can you pass it up. I picked up a copy today.

12-30-2009, 03:25 AM	#6
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Having seen it already, I say buy it. Especially since you like the X-Files.

12-30-2009, 03:34 AM	#10
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Off topic: If I order Fringe and choose one day shipping with Prime, can I add stuff to it and it still only cost 3.99 total, or is it 3.99 per item?

12-30-2009, 04:19 AM	#14
Nightshade Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Atlantis Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:81	its a great show however ive missed a few episodes due to work but over all totally worth buying!

12-30-2009, 04:23 AM	#15
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I'd say it's worth a buy for sure. I blind bought it when it came out and loved it. I'm lucky number 13 on the poll.

12-30-2009, 04:26 AM	#17
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	I blind bought it the day it came out. Love the show, it's fantastic! So if you do love those shows, chances are you'll enjoy Fringe. Just don't expect the show to be very similiar to them (The X-Files obviously being the closest to Fringe)

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