What is Fringe (TV) About?
Fringe is an American science fiction television series revolving around the investigations of the fictional Fringe Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation—a team specializing in investigating unexplained phenomena. Created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, the series dives into the uncharted territories of science, portraying a borderland where accepted laws of reality break down. The main characters include the determined young FBI agent Olivia Dunham, eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop, and his savvy estranged son Peter Bishop. Together, they brave chilling scientific abnormalities and explore parallel universes, coming face-to-face with life-altering discoveries. As they delve deeper into uncanny cases, their pursuits uncover an epic global conspiracy shadowing their lives. Throughout its seasons, Fringe consistently balances procedural thrill elements with grand mythology, presenting an intricate blend of mystery, crime-solving, and rich character development, thus becoming a seminal piece of science fiction television emblematic of its era.
The first episode of Fringe aired on September 09, 2008 and the most recent episode to air was on January 18, 2013.
