I just watched the series final of Fringe for the third time in my life and once again I teared up like a baby. This and Sleeping in the Light are the two series finals that make me try every time I see them. Everything just comes together so well and it makes me sad not only that the story is coming to an end but that there are so many things being resolved between characters. it is so expertly done I mean some of the lines that make me tear up are things like "Peter,what did I tell you? Cool!" and "Astrid is a lovely name" you know you are watching a good show that you love with good actors when lines like that can make you tear up. I just love everything about this episode and by this point I loved just about everything about Fringe so to me this is an example of a perfect episode and a perfect series final.

You know it's funny but the other series final that makes me cry every time is Babylon 5's and the more I think about the more the two shows have in common. Both shows didn't think they were going to get a true final,both lacked support from their networks,both got a fifth season out of the blue,both had rough first seasons and the first time I saw them I hated them both thinking they were knock offs of other shows I love,and in both cases I came to love the shows and their characters. I admired where the writers took the characters,and how both shows brought big interesting ideas into my living room week after week and some how did it on a Tv budget. I think Fringe and babylon 5 have the two casts of characters of any US made Sci-fi show that I love the most and watching this final just reminded me how much I loved this show. Others may pick holes in it's plot,see it as an X Files rip off,or even hate it outright,but it will always hold a special place in the heart of this sci-fi fan.

I may have some problems with JJ Abrams' films but I will always admire him for putting together this show and finding the right writers,production team,and cast to bring it to life.

I can finally say that I have seen every episode of Fringe and it was a great ride and this final stands out as one of the all time greats if you ask me.