Network TV Hasn’t Been The Same Since This Sci-Fi Drama Left The Air – Looper

Posted: July 4, 2022 at 11:41 pm

The biggest reason why "Fringe" left such a high bar is the incredibly well-written characters, who are played by a hugely talented cast. The bond between Olivia, Peter, Walter, and Astrid (Jasika Nicole) is so strong because of the horrors they face on a daily basis, and it isn't surprising that they're a dysfunctional family by the time Season 5 comes to a close. But the emotional crux of the show comes from Olivia's journey into the unknown and the secrets that are unearthed about her past because of her investigations.

She's essentially asking the question, "Who am I?" for the entire series, because of the mysteries that overlap into her own life. These quandaries involve discovering the truth about her Cortexiphan-induced powers, whether she's her own person in the face of an alternate universe, and whether she can ever feel comfortable enough to start a relationship with Peter. Anna Torv's unflinching performance is nothing short of excellent (although "Mindhunter" fans won't be surprised!), and when Olivia finally gets to be with her family by the end of the series, it's so heartwarming to see her happy and fulfilled.

Torv's performance is only enhanced by her dynamic with Joshua Jackson as Peter because their relationship never feels forced it naturally grows over the course of two seasons. But just like the idea of the alternate universe, it's incredibly rewarding for the audience to finally see them together after struggling with an evil doppelganger, plot twists about their respective histories, and saving the world from the Observers.

"Fringe" knows what audiences expect from a sci-fi drama it bravely explores its own mythology and characters with a unique edge that makes it a true treat to watch.

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Network TV Hasn't Been The Same Since This Sci-Fi Drama Left The Air - Looper

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