2x06: Earthling

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That was...not very good. They basically ripped off "Space" from The X-Files, which was one of the worst episodes of the entire series--and that's saying something. "Space" at least had Mulder as an astronaut fanboy to recommend it. The best scene of "Earthling" is the teaser, which is brave in its total cruelty. I also liked watching Walter doing science with his chalk boards and his equations. Walter and Peter playing with tinker toys was fun, too. Naturally, the special effects are much better than "Space," but it is 2009.



Writer: Joel Wyman and Jeff Vlaming
Director: Jon Casser
Originally aired: 5 November 2009

Synopsis: The Fringe Division investigates the death of a man who inexplicably disintegrated into ash. We find out why Phillip Broyles got divorced and that Fringe science isn't just an American problem.

Most Memorable Quote:
OLIVIA: So could he have been dosed by something?
WALTER: Yes, it's possible. But before we can determine cause, we need to find some way to transport Mr. Dancik's remains back to my lab. So, um... Well, Peter, I'll need a Dust Devil.
PETER: (unbelieving) A vacuum cleaner?
WALTER: Yes, you're right. Well, we'll need several.

Links:
Transcript
From the Met website, here's Luciano Pavarotti singing Una Furtiva Lagrima, from L'Elisir d'Amore by Donizetti, the aria Walter was listening to while he worked (though not the exact version, which was sung by Mario Lanza--thank you, Fringepedia).

Fanfiction:
No. But I have a sexy one for "Space." Well, never mind then.