If Fringe go all Alias by killing of Kirk’s character and go all girl on girl without any (as a feminist I can’t believe I say this) strong old fashion male supporting character the female lead can play against. J Jackson’s character is not a love interest really, Kirk’s character does however have more potential. Acting is like dancing in that way. We’re still talking about femininity and masculinity there. While we should question the gender role in society on a cultural level we still resonate on seeing some classic gender portrayals. It builds strong drama I guess and I would hate losing Charlie for being a more classic supporting character.

(Of course at the same time audiences should sometime get surprised by breaking these old moulds.)