Re: What Did You Watch? 2025-05-15 (Thursday)

On 5/16/2025 5:47 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

 What did you watch?
 

Fringe S2E11 'Unearthed'.
This episode was shot for the first season, but only broadcast as a "special" episode after the winter break on a different day, with the press release stating that this is either an episode from the first season or from an "alternative universe" (referring to the overall story arc of the second season.) The presence of Kirk Acevedo, whose character died earlier in season 2 (but was a regular in season 1), causes a major continuity problem in this episode. Careful observation tells you this is season 1 and the good Charlie. Astrid had a distinct hair style in both seasons and in this episode it was the season 1 cut before Charlie died or was replaced. Netflix and HBO Max sticks this episode after the season 1 finale, which only partially solves the continuity problem.
Agent Charlie Francis reappears in this episode despite having died earlier in the season. That's because "Unearthed" was filmed during season 1 but didn't air until season 2. Actor Joshua Jackson explained why it never aired during season 1: "[The network] only had 22 airdates for our show this year, but they ordered 23 episodes, so we shot one for next year, which is just silly TV network stuff."
The glyphs in this episode spell "Avenge`".
Dr. Walter Bishop: [in old film] My name is Dr. Walter Bishop, and this is test subject number 6.
Peter Bishop: [watching film] What happened to test subjects 1 through 5?
Dr. Walter Bishop: I believe the university settled with them out of court, and they probably never had to work again.  Not that they could.
Maureen Donovan: What kind of drugs?
Dr. Walter Bishop: Benzodiazepine. It's a hypnotic, sedative, may cause a slight tingling sensation - it's actually quite pleasant. Besides, your daughter is 17. I'm sure she's sampled far worse by now.
What Did You Watch?
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