Fringe - "The Equation" (1.08) Episode Discussion

**killed the lights** · 11-18-2008, 07:48 AM

Episode 1.08: "The Equation"

MUSIC SOUNDS OFF UNFORESEEN FORCES ON "FRINGE" TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, ON FOX

When a child music prodigy is abducted by a serial kidnapper, it's discovered that a sequence of flashing lights appeared at the abduction, which Walter links back to his bunkmate at St. Claire's Hospital. Much to Peter's dismay, Olivia encourages a return visitation for Walter, and Walter's determination to help ends up having chilling ramifications in the all-new "The Equation" episode of FRINGE airing Tuesday, Nov. 18 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FR-108) (TV-14 L, V)

**killed the lights** · 11-18-2008, 07:49 AM

Sorry I posted this at school so I can't access the promo right now. I shall put it in the OP when I get home!

**Ten My Love** · 11-18-2008, 07:57 AM

Let's be on the lookout to see if this "seqence of flasing lights" is anything similar to the red and green lights we've seen before on the canoe in the Pilot and on Peter's torturer's knit cap in The Arrival.

I'm concerned Walter's return to St. Clare's can only be a fatal step backward.

Myfirstlove · 11-18-2008, 08:34 AM

I wonder how Walter will cope without Peter? I'm a bit afraid of that

**Addison Montgomery** · 11-18-2008, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the new thread!

**killed the lights** · 11-18-2008, 04:24 PM

OK I added the promo in! And this episode does looks very interesting. I'm nervous but also curious to see what happens to Walter when he goes back to the institution.

Scheming Star · 11-18-2008, 08:27 PM

Umm..

Nobody posts here?!

Anywho, tonight episode was very interesting, and I can say one of my another favorite episode of all which I honestly dont know why but I can't help it but feeling that way.

Anyways, I LOVE how Peter stood up for his father!

His word really beams my heart about how he really believes in his father despite the fact that they thought that he's still insane and doesn't belong to real world. But Peter managed to stand by his word and complimented about his father's work for all those months! I am so awed by his word. Andd his last statement about his father being so brave to go back to that place is really touching. Despite all those episodes of him complaining or being so pissed at his father's behavior, he still knows in the end he's sanest and bravest man he ever known. That's good enough for me.

I love how Walter sacrificed his fears in order to help that little boy. It shows a lot about him than being a scientist who is all about work. He really shows how he really cares outside than that. It's amazing!

Last thing I love about him finally bringing up the place that he wants to be alone to have privacy! I am like finally!

Finally someone brought up the topic of place to live with more privacy. I am glad that Walter brought it up so Peter could work on finding a place for him by going through with FBI's help. I can't wait for the day they get to have their own home.

So far the episode was pretty great, so far the best, imo.

JoshandChristinaCursed · 11-18-2008, 08:33 PM

I agree that peter standing up for Walter was great and also its very good to see Olivia kick butt, too.

it was also very funny how Peter was hypnotized by the lights and Astrid comes in
stating, "hey tachi or something like that" and Peter cut up his own sleeves off

I am more excited for next week, though!

Scheming Star · 11-18-2008, 08:48 PM

^Yep that was funny though.

I love how Walter was like sitting right there, drinking his coffee and be like, "You did."

It's like he was sitting the whole damn time looking at his son. Unbelieveable but hilarious! And I love how Walter sang all those kind of Christmas songs that made me giggle. We are not in December yet, but they managed to have some Christmas spirit around that's very nice.

Of course Olivia stood up for Walter, but man Peter did a whole lot more than standing up for him which is amazing.

He made me love him even more than he could ever ask for.

**killed the lights** · 11-18-2008, 09:15 PM

I loved this episode! John Noble was amazing. When Walter walked into the institution again and his face completely changed. He looks so scared and I was like "awww!", I just wanted to help him. He looked so innocent. And Peter standing up for his father was great. It really shows how their relationship changed since the Pilot. He didn't even want him to leave St. Claire's then, and now he was fighting for him not to go back. Great episode for the Bishop boys, they owned it.

And Olivia, DAYUM she gave that Joanne girl a run for her money. Can she kick butt or what?! That was so awesome! I really liked the storyline of this episode, it was very interesting. The one thing I didn't get was what happened to the apple after it came out of that machine? My TV is realllly small so I couldn't see. (and that was Loeb from last week right? The guy who pulled the apple out I mean)

And thanks for the heads up Donna about the red and green lights. I probably wouldn't have seen that connection until later. Did anyone see the Observer? I missed him again.

I have to pay more attention. Oh and Josh played the piano again! *dies* Loves it! Did you see the way Olivia was looking at him while he played the piano? GAH P/O have awesome eye chem!

So like I said, really enjoyed this episode! Definitely one of my favorites. Next week looks really interesting too! I guess we'll finally find out what Peter did.

ETA: OH YEAH, I almost forgot! How awesome was it that Sheriff Valenti (from Roswell) was in this episode! I was so happy to see him! Any other Roswell watchers on here?

Scheming Star · 11-18-2008, 10:01 PM

^Yes I was a Roswell watcher.

Yep it took me 2 minutes to recongize him.

Man I cant believe that he played such an *** guy.

**satisfy the crave** · 11-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Walter Bishop singing Christmas carols is made of effing win.

Rosemeade · 11-18-2008, 11:15 PM

Wow, this was an interesting episode. I'm still trying to process it

Now was the guy at the end with Joanne and the apple Loeb or the guy from St. Claires? They look similar.

I also loved Peter's support of his father. It was incredibly brave of Walter to go back in there and John Noble was excellent. The St. Claire's guy was really bugging me as I have some knowledge of how those institutions work and it can be so frustrating as a relative.

Olivia obviously loves a piano playing Peter and I can't blame her.

I think of all the mysterious people this show has had, this Joanne woman was the most intriguing as I'm still wondering how she came to be involved in this and all the disappearing and the little boy's mother being there.

And yay, we get to finally know more about Peter's past next week, I'm really looking forward to it.

**killed the lights** · 11-19-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kingjames23 (View Post)

Walter Bishop singing Christmas carols is made of effing win.

LMFAO yes! I loved when Peter was talking to Olivia explaining to her how the green and red lights worked, and you can hear Walter singing in the background.

Too funny!

Little_Stewie · 11-19-2008, 02:27 AM

What a great epi.......it had everything, well except Astrid, that was a big no-no.
But I love John Noble - he is so awesome!

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The one thing I didn't get was what happened to the apple after it came out of that machine?

Haha, I am glad I was not the only one......what did they do to the poor apple?