Welcome Back, Pacey Whitter

As I sit here watching "Fringe," J.J. Abrams' newest addition to primetime television, I am thankful for two things:

1.) The cloning of Mr. Abrams in order for him produce the 18 million things he attaches his name to these days

2.) Joshua Jackson.

Joshua Jackson hasn't been seen in a while except for on the arm of his more-popular import girlfriend, Diane Kruger. (By the way Josh, marry this girl.) However, his appearance on "Fringe" is nothing less than refreshing, and well, just plain good. He is not even the main character, although, I am thinking his presence will become more and more important as the show continues, if nothing more than because of the increasing flirtation between him and the Australian newcomer Anna Torv.

I am still getting used to Anna Torv's Agent Dunham...she's a bit dull for my taste, and in need of Oscar Blandi to enliven those blonde tresses, but Josh Jackson's Peter Bishop is easy, funny and a perfect antidote to the show's grim nature.

I always knew Josh Jackson was a good actor, but because of The Dawson's Creek curse, it has been rarely seen. Yes, you could say Michelle Williams broke the curse by getting an Oscar nod with "Brokeback Mountain," but for an ensemble cast in their prime when the teen docusoap went off the air, the work has been few and far between for all those who bravely climbed up to Dawson's window all those years ago.

"Fringe" itself is a great show, and I hope it gets more seasons. "The Pattern" is something that is definitely intriguing to investigate, but at the same time, lets hope that if the show continues on for many more seasons, we don't fall into the "Alias/SD-6" situation. Bad Robot has done a pretty good job of keeping viewers interested with their convoluted serial dramas, but thanks to shitty shows on CBS, they usually get their asses spanked in the ratings by another aptly-named crime drama. Tune in next year for "CSI: Fresno", maybe David Caruso can start doing bi-coastal shifts.

The only thing missing thus far is Greg Gunberg...maybe he'll emerge as Peter's long-lost brother who has been working for The Pattern for the last 15 years and will play the "Sydney's mom" role by playing both teams. Oh, snap.