Episodes
Fringe 4x12 Welcome to Westfield - Episode Analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Kurt North to discuss season four's Welcome to Westfield. Its a kitchen sink episode with a lot packed in. Does it keep its cohesion? Does it keep to its core themes? Have a listen to see what we thought! Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by...
Published 04/08/23
Lance Reddick - A Tribute from Observing the Pattern. We at Observing the Pattern were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Lance Reddick's passing and I wanted to produce a little short episode to give some of my guests the opportunity to talk about his work and legacy. I hope you join us in remembering this fine actor who brought an authoritative and self-assured presence to the madhouse that is Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guests Andrew Brooker, Chris Haigh, Caleb...
Published 04/02/23
79. Fringe: 4x11 Making Angels - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by recurring guest Chris Haigh to discuss a fan favourite of Fringe, 4x11 Making Angels. They get into the significance of the Astrid-centric nature of the episode, Jasika Nicole's outstanding dual performances, mythology connections and the delight that is Faux-Olivia and Walter. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Chris Haigh Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook:...
Published 03/13/23
Fringe 4x10 'Forced Perspective' - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Andrew Brooker to discuss Fringe 4x10, 'Forced Perspective'. After the events of the preceding two-parter, season four has a breather and gives us a relatively standalone episode. Does it work in season four? Is the episode a bit of an outlier this season? And why is it so easy to believe all the bonkers things that happen in Fringe and so hard to believe a suspect database search can...
Published 03/04/23
Fringe 4x09 'Enemy of my Enemy - Episode analysis. WE ARE BACK!! Thank you for bearing with me for these past months but Observing The Pattern is back and straight into episode nine. Neoshia Roemer joins me to break down this mid-season finale which sees the two universes form an uneasy alliance in order to discover who is behind the shapeshifters. Also we discuss the beautiful scene between Walter and alternate Elizabeth... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia...
Published 02/25/23
Fringe 4x08 Back To Where You've Never Been - Episode analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to breakdown this hugely important episode as we approach the mid-season finale of Fringe season 4. Is the episode too busy that the emotional beats don't quite hit? Or does the episode have the right balance? Listen in as Luke and Clara debate and analyse 4x08, 'Back to Where You've Never Been. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cooke Executive...
Published 09/17/22
4x07 'Wallflower' - Episode Analysis We are back from our little hiatus with Luke Winch and guest Adam Silva discussing the 7th episode of Fringe season four. Did this episode work in terms of theme? Or did it miss the mark? Find out as the guys break this episode down. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Adam Silva Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website:...
Published 08/29/22
So...let me tell you what's going on (Podcast Update) Hey folks, so its been a difficult few months personally for Luke and change is on the horizon. Luke keeps you up to date with the episode scheduling and the future of the podcast. Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere, it just might take a bit longer to get to the end. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork...
Published 07/30/22
4x06 'And Those We've Left Behind' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss one of the most heartfelt episodes of season four of Fringe. They discuss time slips, The theme of love and how it is critical to this story. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website:...
Published 07/02/22
4x05 'Novation' - Episode analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by a brand new voice to Observing The Pattern, Allison Bredlau. We talk about her Fringe origin story, season 4, take a deep dive into the episode and, for the first time on the podcast, the tables are turned on Luke for the Fringe quiz... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Allison Bredlau Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website:...
Published 06/25/22
4x04 'Subject 9' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is once again joined by Caleb Burnett to discuss Fringe 4x04 'Subject 9'. Things are ramping up for season 4 now with Peter Bishop pinging back into existence. Luke and Caleb discuss the Olivia and Walter relationship and how that has changed in this timeline and whether of not Chadwick Boseman's character Cameron Jones needed more screen time for this character to be effective... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb...
Published 06/20/22
4x03 Alone In The World - Episode Analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to discuss Fringe, season four, episode three, 'Alone In The World.' Join them as they talk about whether the concept of this episode actually works, the agency of characters and can fungus be lonely? Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cook Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by...
Published 06/11/22
4x02 'One Night In October' - Episode analysis. This week your host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Caleb Burnett to talk about Fringe 4x02, 'One Night In October'. Highly regarded as one of the strongest episodes of S4, Luke and Caleb discuss the practicalities of acting to yourself, the real crime aspects of the story and ultimately the theme of love that runs through much of Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb Burnett Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter:...
Published 06/04/22
4x01 Neither Here Nor There - Episode Analysis. We are back! After a long break your host Luke Winch and the team are here to breakdown each and every episode of Fringe, season four. Today Luke Winch and Andrew Brooker talk 4x01, 'Neither Here Nor There'. They discuss the (re)introduction of prime universe Lincoln Lee, debate about this episode as a soft reboot and also FBI in the field protocol. And how our agents are in complete violation of it. Host / Producer / Editor Luke...
Published 05/28/22
A little update on our season 4 coverage... A message from Luke about taking a short break, Our Fringe, season four coverage launch date and also a certain element is making its return to the podcast... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website:...
Published 02/26/22
3x22 The Day We Died - Episode analysis. Many, MANY apologies for the late delivery of the season three finale, but it is finally here! This week, Luke Winch is joined by regular guests Chris Haigh and Andrew Brooker to discuss the season finale of Fringe season three, 'The Day We Died.' Whilst we were quite nit-picky about certain aspects of the episode, our love for the show shines through. The is a complete derailment of the podcast at the funeral scene so expect tangents, but that's...
Published 01/09/22
3x21 The Last Sam Weiss - Episode analysis. This week join host Luke Winch and We Made This regular, Kurt North, as they discuss 3x21 of Fringe, 'The Last Sam Weiss'. Being the middle chapter, this episode has to achieve so much. Does it do justice to the character of Sam Weiss? Is it a satisfying conclusion to his character arc? Join the guys as they weigh the pros and cons... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter:...
Published 11/02/21
3x20 '6.02am EST' - Episode analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by Adam Silva to discuss the first chapter in the trilogy finale of Fringe, season three. The chess pieces are in place... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Adam Silva Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website:...
Published 10/19/21
3x19 'Lysergic Acid Diethylamide' - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by network founder and chief, Tony Black to discuss one of the most unique episodes of Fringe. They explore the thematic and character arc material within the episode, but also discuss Fringe as a show, J.J. Abrams and the cultural significance and impact that Fringe has in the wider TV culture. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Tony Black Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter:...
Published 10/03/21
3x18 'Bloodline' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by guest Neoshia Roemer as they discuss 1x18 of Fringe, 'Bloodline'. Not only do they dig deep into the psyche of the characters but also have a fascinating discussion about the core themes of the show itself and what, at its heart, Fringe is *really* all about. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website:...
Published 09/18/21
3x17 'Stowaway' - Episode analysis. Join your host Luke Winch and regular guest Andrew Brooker as they discuss 3x17 of Fringe, 'Stowaway'. They talk about Anna Torv's performance, does the show collapse under the weight of this ambitious idea of Anna playing Leonard playing William Bell? Find out what the guys thought. Also, Luke and Brooker do discuss themes of suicide and mental health as this episode of Fringe does deal with matters and issues pertaining to this. If you at all affected...
Published 09/05/21
3x16 'Os' - Episode analysis. Back from his vacation, host Luke Winch is joined by guest Caleb Burnett to discuss 3x16 of Fringe, 'Os'. They talk about soul magnets, motivations, core themes of the show and more. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb Burnett Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel...
Published 09/04/21
3x15 'Subject 13' - Episode Analysis This week Luke Winch is joined by Neoshia Roemer as they discuss a pivotal episode in the relationship between Olivia and Peter in 3x15, 'Subject 13' of Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton....
Published 08/12/21
3x14 '6b' - Episode Analysis This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Clara Cook to discuss the fourteenth episode of Fringe season three, '6b'. Widely regarded as a fan favourite, both Luke and Clara have plenty to breakdown and dissect exploring recurring themes of love and grief. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cook Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This...
Published 08/05/21