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Nov. 11th, 2010 09:15 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
icepixieOkay, Peter. I was willing to cut you some slack on not realizing that your girlfriend wasn't who she said she was because I know you're pretty much being controlled by hormones right now. But when Nina, possibly Walter, and BOOKSTORE DUDE SHE'S ONLY SEEN TWICE BEFORE notice something's off and you don't? Get with the program, pal.
Other than that and the more-pseudo-than-usual psuedoscience (doesn't everyone who knows anything about numbers stations know they're used for cryptographical purposes by spies and drug runners? not "First People"? Or was that merely a cover up so that Fauxlivia could figure out where portions of the machine had been hidden by...someone, I have no idea whom, from the other side?*), this was quite good! Astrid actually got to do something related to her expertise, OMG! It was so awesome! And Nina and Walter toking up while reminiscing about their student days at Harvard was pretty hilarious.
Even though it was Fauxlivia, her and Peter's morning after was adorable. *squee*
I totally thought that the husband of the first victim was Wesley Crusher all grown up, but IMDB claims the actor wasn't Wil Wheaton.
Peter's little speech at the end made me all the way sure that our people would find a way to save both universes. Yeah, big surprise, I know. I'm also betting that Fauxlivia turns double agent at some point after next week, or comes entirely over to our side.
Speaking of next week, the best news of all is that (according to the preview, anyway), we get Ourlivia back in the right universe wiht the help of Awesome Cab Driver Whose Name I Can't Recall! Sweet!
* ETA: Fridgelogic tells me that William Bell probably hid the pieces on our side. Durrr....
Other than that and the more-pseudo-than-usual psuedoscience (doesn't everyone who knows anything about numbers stations know they're used for cryptographical purposes by spies and drug runners? not "First People"? Or was that merely a cover up so that Fauxlivia could figure out where portions of the machine had been hidden by...someone, I have no idea whom, from the other side?*), this was quite good! Astrid actually got to do something related to her expertise, OMG! It was so awesome! And Nina and Walter toking up while reminiscing about their student days at Harvard was pretty hilarious.
Even though it was Fauxlivia, her and Peter's morning after was adorable. *squee*
I totally thought that the husband of the first victim was Wesley Crusher all grown up, but IMDB claims the actor wasn't Wil Wheaton.
Peter's little speech at the end made me all the way sure that our people would find a way to save both universes. Yeah, big surprise, I know. I'm also betting that Fauxlivia turns double agent at some point after next week, or comes entirely over to our side.
Speaking of next week, the best news of all is that (according to the preview, anyway), we get Ourlivia back in the right universe wiht the help of Awesome Cab Driver Whose Name I Can't Recall! Sweet!
* ETA: Fridgelogic tells me that William Bell probably hid the pieces on our side. Durrr....
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Date: 2010-11-12 04:18 am (UTC)I was...kind of bored by this. It felt very much like set-up set-up set-up, moving the requisite pieces into place for the next stage in the arc. I just felt like there were so many telling instead of showing scenes, IDK.
You know, I think the writers hanging a lantern on the whole "Peter kinda knows Olivia's a bit weird but..." thing actually made it worse. He's just...I don't even know what his deal is.
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Date: 2010-11-12 04:49 am (UTC)He's just...I don't even know what his deal is.
He's being dumb for the sake of the story. Or else he knows she's a spy and is playing some kind of long con until he can safely take her out, I'm not sure. I wondered if maybe the U2 tickets were a test of some kind: Ourlivia doesn't like U2 at all, or something like that. (Though the preview appears to blow this theory to hell.)
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Date: 2010-11-12 05:19 am (UTC)In his defense, he HAS flat-out told her that she's different since they got back. But "oh hey, you're acting differently after this major life-upheaving event" is a wee bit different than "oh hey, you're acting differently after this major life-upheaving event THAT INVOLVED FINDING AN EVIL YOU IN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE THAT WANTS TO DESTROY US." Der, hello...
My issue with the ep tonight? Were those supposed to be exact coordinates from millions of years ago? 'cause, uh, continental drift would probably result in them being a wee bit off...
Oh well, I'm just giddy about cab-guy coming back (Henry? Harry?). I figured he would show up again when he followed the car in his last scene, but I'm glad it's sooner rather than later.
I'm also betting that Fauxlivia turns double agent at some point after next week, or comes entirely over to our side.
I think they're gonna kill her off. Typical "change of heart/heroic action to save the good guys & both worlds" kind of thing. Or maybe she'll just re-enter her old life and Work For Good. Yeah, double-agenty like. But my money's on the former, 'cause I'm pessimistic like that.
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Date: 2010-11-12 07:08 pm (UTC)My issue with the ep tonight? Were those supposed to be exact coordinates from millions of years ago? 'cause, uh, continental drift would probably result in them being a wee bit off...
I'm figuring someone from the other side--likely William Bell--simply used the book as a cipher and buried the pieces where he did according to the numbers in the book. (Of course, now my question is how he evaded Walternate's eye long enough to move such large pieces across universes...)
Henry! That was the cab driver's name. I think it was actually Henry Higgins. Heh. And yes, I'm glad to see him again. I had hoped he'd be a major character on the other side, but no luck. Still, he might stick around past this episode somehow.
I kind of think they won't kill off Fauxlivia because they want to keep her around for future story arcs, but maybe not.
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Date: 2010-11-12 07:34 pm (UTC)Me, too. I'm glad he's coming back now, though.
I kind of think they won't kill off Fauxlivia because they want to keep her around for future story arcs, but maybe not.
Hmmm, I guess I can see that, too. I admit I don't pay much attention to the main mythology part of it all, but I'm going to assume that the whole other-universe thing isn't something they're going to resolve right away. So I can see it - and her - popping up down the road with an Urgent Mission or Dire Warning. Say, February or May...
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Date: 2011-06-06 02:36 am (UTC)He's so getting punched in the face when Ourlivia finally gets back.
Even though it was Fauxlivia, her and Peter's morning after was adorable. *squee*
Wtf, there is no way Olivia owns a breakfast-in-bed tray. Did Peter make breakfast AND an early-morning shopping trip?? I wouldn't put it past him - he's really pulling out all the stops. "Looks like we'll have to do the crossword in the car." OMG MY BRAIN CAN'T HANDLE THIS MUCH CUTE.
I'm also betting that Fauxlivia turns double agent at some point after next week, or comes entirely over to our side.
She's totally going Stockholm Syndrome!
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Date: 2011-06-06 05:10 am (UTC)SO MUCH PUNCHING. Or, well, cold shouldering, anyway...
Wtf, there is no way Olivia owns a breakfast-in-bed tray.
Perhaps it was a Secret Santa gift?
OMG MY BRAIN CAN'T HANDLE THIS MUCH CUTE.
THEY ARE SO FRIGGING CUTE.
She's totally going Stockholm Syndrome!
Well, can you blame her? Look at what she gets to wake up to!
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Date: 2011-06-07 01:58 am (UTC)Maybe punching would be therapeutic for both of them? She should try it.
Perhaps it was a Secret Santa gift?
Lol, along with a primary-colored Christmas sweater, I bet.
THEY ARE SO FRIGGING CUTE.
MY SCREEN ASPLODE.
Well, can you blame her? Look at what she gets to wake up to!
Seriously!
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Date: 2011-06-07 05:33 am (UTC)"And THIS is for not realizing SHE WASN'T ME, you MORON!"
Seriously!
I think even I would not be averse to that!
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Date: 2011-06-07 06:09 am (UTC)"Maybe I will BEAT those extra 90 IQ points out of you, since you DON'T SEEM TO BE USING THEM!"
I think even I would not be averse to that!
Omg, breakfast in bed is your kryptonite!!
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Date: 2011-06-07 05:51 pm (UTC)Tee hee!
Omg, breakfast in bed is your kryptonite!!
Oddly enough, yes! Well, assuming it goes exactly like that scene, anyway. Minus the U2 tickets, though. I'm not a big fan.
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Date: 2011-06-09 03:54 am (UTC)"She's ruined U2 for all of us!"