Official 4.16 "Nothing As It Seems" Discussion Thread

***bookworm2342*** · 03-30-2012, 12:28 PM

Fringe: Season 4 Episode 16

4.16 "Nothing As It Seems"

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

“FRINGE” – (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

THE FAMILIAR IS UNFAMILIAR ON AN ALL-NEW “FRINGE” FRIDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

The Fringe team faces a case that appears familiar to Peter. Strangely, it takes place in this world in the all-new “Nothing As It Seems” episode of FRINGE airing Friday, March 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FR 4.16) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham; Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop; John Noble as Walter Bishop; Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles; Blair Brown as Nina Sharp; Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth; Seth Gabel as Lincoln Lee

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**hellrasinbrasin** · 03-31-2012, 12:16 AM

The idea that DRJ was behind the events from "The Transformation" in Season 1 puts the events of that episode in a completely different light. This episode also explains why Marshall Bowman was able to control the transformation this time but not the last because he had taken the chemicles with him to the stall.

**Moviemath** · 03-31-2012, 04:29 AM

In addition, if the Observers are an outcome of the existing timeline/s then I guess either they're bald, highly evolved fedora-wearing porcubats or this episode concept is simply another somewhat mediocre diversion that raises further questions - which at this late point I believe to be hazardous. As for Jones's plan let alone his God complex, I can see why Bellie 'disowned' him. I would too! How Peter, Olivia and a new little Henry figure in all this we can only but wait and see though [disappointingly] I'm not holding my breath. Will continue to watch with interest, I'm figuring the ratings may possibly on the down slope for this ep. Great if not.

PB · 03-31-2012, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Moviemath

In addition, if the Observers are an outcome of the existing timeline/s then I guess either they're bald, highly evolved fedora-wearing porcubats or this episode concept is simply another somewhat mediocre diversion that raises further questions - which at this late point I believe to be hazardous. As for Jones's plan let alone his God complex, I can see why Bellie 'disowned' him. I would too! How Peter, Olivia and a new little Henry figure in all this we can only but wait and see though [disappointingly] I'm not holding my breath. Will continue to watch with interest, I'm figuring the ratings may possibly on the down slope for this ep. Great if not.

Good Point!

**pobbyfbi** · 03-31-2012, 05:44 PM

did anyone notice the observer at 17.32?

**McQ** · 04-01-2012, 06:40 AM

I was watching with my wife, who does NOT like pausing, rewinding, etc.
What was the book that Olivia asked for in the rare book store?
Thanks.

**Omniscient_Jay** · 04-01-2012, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by McQ

I was watching with my wife, who does NOT like pausing, rewinding, etc.
What was the book that Olivia asked for in the rare book store?
Thanks.

Peter asked Markham if he had a copy of Gene Wolfe's The Book of the Long Sun, saying it was for Olivia. They then proceeded to subtly coerce Markham into assisting them in determining the significance of the Sumerian tattoo found on Marshall Bowman's transformed body.

Hope this helps.