Fringe

Science meets mystery in parallel universes exploration

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About Fringe

Released: 2008

Platform: Max

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 5 Seasons Available (100 Episodes)

Cast
Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Kirk Acevedo, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole, Mark Valley, John Noble, Seth Gabel, Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

About Fringe

Fringe is an American science fiction TV series that premiered in 2008, created by J.J Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. The series follows Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson), and Walter Bishop (John Noble), all members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Fringe Division, that investigates unordinary phenomena and occurrences. Many of these strange happenings contain elements taken from speculative fiction, multi\-dimensional realities, fringe science, and psychic capabilities, hence the title of the series.

Making / Production

The series was produced jointly by Bad Robot Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Fringe Element Films. It aired on FOX network for five seasons from 2008 to 2013. It has gained a cult following due to its complex characters, engaging storyline, and elements of mystery and sci-fi.

Actors

  • Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham - Torv's portrayal of the tenacious and determined FBI agent won her critical acclaim.
  • Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop - Jackson portrayed Peter with a beautiful mix of intelligence and vulnerability.
  • John Noble as Walter Bishop - Noble's standout performance as the eccentric scientist formed the emotional core of the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The character of Walter Bishop was designed specifically with John Noble in mind.
  • The final season takes place in a dystopian future where the Observers have taken control of the world.

Awards

Fringe has been nominated for several awards during its run, including Primetime Emmy Awards, Saturn Awards, and Critics' Choice Television Awards. It has also won several Saturn Awards, including Best Network Television Series.

Quotes

  • "The only thing better than a cow is a human! Unless you need milk. Then you really need a cow." - Walter Bishop
  • "I've seen strange, but this is way above my pay grade." - Philip Broyles

Music, Soundtrack

  • The eerie and atmospheric music of Fringe was composed by Michael Giacchino, a frequent collaborator of J.J Abrams.
  • The song "Only You" by Yazoo features in a key scene in the show's first season.