A couple of years ago, the ads for fringe came on TV, and to be honest, I got really excited. They looked awesome.

But recently I got a chance to actually watch it, and it seems to be less about the story than about the shock value it can provide to watchers. I've only seen the first few episodes of season one, so can anybody tell me if it's worth continuing?

Fringe is the best show on Earth, and I personally would recommend it. However, Season 2 and 3 focus mainly on the relationships rather than the "Pattern." So depending on whether you like the weird stuff or the relationships more, you'll have to see! It's REALLY REALLY good :)