Fringe fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, no humor.
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Wondrous and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery, technology, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout storytelling, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout editing
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Fringe is tense and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Wondrous and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's wondrous and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Mystery, technology, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery, technology, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout storytelling, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The storytelling, direction, and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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Question the answers.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Fringe is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
5 seasons
It has 5 seasons with 100 episodes of about 46 minutes each.
Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Fringe much the same way.
It ran from 2008 to 2013 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+103GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fringe in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 556 storytelling tropes for Fringe, including Stealth Pun, Boom, Headshot!, Came Back Wrong.
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