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Fringe

2008·Show
100Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , mystery series: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.
Sci-Fi ProceduralParallel Universe MysteryBleeding Edge TechnologyTragic Family DramaParanormal InvestigationComplex Mythology ArcPsychological Thriller ElementsCharacter-Driven NarrativeAtmospheric Tension

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Questions about Fringe

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Where can I stream Fringe?

In the United States, Fringe streams on Prime and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Fringe worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72).

Does Fringe get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.0, and season 5 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is Peter (season 2, episode 16) at 9.4, and the lowest is Brown Betty (season 2, episode 20) at 6.8.

Is Fringe okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Fringe?

77 h

About 77 hours: 100 episodes in 5 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2013.

Can I half-watch Fringe?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for ambiguity.

What tropes does Fringe use?

Stealth PunBoom, Headshot!Came Back WrongArtistic License – BiologyStylistic SuckStar-Crossed LoversEvil MakeoverShapeshifter BaggageDidn't Think This ThroughSuicide by CopBack for the DeadDismantled MacGuffinand 544 more

TV Tropes lists 556 tropes for it, including Stealth Pun, Boom, Headshot!, and Came Back Wrong.