First ‘Fringe’ Review
Sep 6th, 2008 | By David Harper | Category: Science FictionVariety: Being derivative isn’t necessarily a condemnation in television, but given the auspices and hype, “Fringe” disappoints — mixing a bit of “The X-Files” here and a dollop of “Alias” there, flecks of deeply embedded conspiracies and imperiled humanity.
The 90-minute, limited-interruption premiere certainly has ample opportunity to set up the show’s elaborate chessboard, but barring major improvements — or the inevitable warming glow of an “American Idol” lead-in — the title should do a reasonably good job of describing the show’s audience.