Fringe
United States"Question the answers."
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2,903 votes
Overview
FOX launched a sprawling sci-fi mystery in 2008 that blended procedural crime solving with deep metaphysical questions. Created by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and J.J. Abrams, the series follows FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham as she teams up with Walter Bishop, a brilliant but unstable scientist recently released from a mental institution. His son Peter joins them to help navigate their dangerous work investigating strange phenomena that defy normal explanation. Anna Torv anchors the cast alongside John Noble and Joshua Jackson, while Jasika Nicole provides sharp wit as Astrid Farnsworth. The show ran for five seasons across 146 episodes before concluding in January 2013. Viewers responded strongly to its unique tone, which balanced emotional family drama with high-stakes supernatural threats. Critics praised the performances, particularly Noble's portrayal of Walter, and the series maintained a dedicated fanbase throughout its run. The blend of government conspiracy, alternate dimensions, and mad science created a distinct atmosphere that set it apart from other genre shows of the era.
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Fringe - Trailer DVD Season 1
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Facts
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Scripted
- Original Language
- EN
- Network
- FOX
- Created By
- Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, J.J. Abrams
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 100
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, Bad Robot
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