Catching Up On Fringe

I've been catching up on "Fringe" and let me just say, watching five episodes in a row is a little mind-numbing. In a good way. This holiday-themed season recap made me smile.

On the "Fringe"

I watched the first three episodes of "Fringe". Mix one part "Alias" with two parts "X-files", shake maddeningly, and serve. Conspiracy, monster of the week, evil corporations, and enough grounding in science and pseudo-science to provide a foreboding sense that this stuff might be possible. The ensemble cast is likable. The mad scientist is deliciously quirky. The red-haired corporate dominatrix is delightfully two-faced. The hero investigator is a little bland, but I think she could grow on me. I think the cats and I will stick with this one for a few more episodes, at least.

Only their hairdresser -- or screen writer -- knows for sure...

Who decided that red-headed female corporate execs are the villians du jour this season?

--- Evil Corporate Dominatrix Catherine Weaver (actress Shirley Manson) of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"

--- Evil Corporate Dominatrix Nina Sharp (actress Blair Brown) of "Fringe"

--- Evil Corporate Dominatrix Eva Thorne (actress Frances Fisher) of "Eureka"