Remember those epic, groundbreaking science fiction shows like "The X-Files"? We got a new version of this type of story back in the 2000s. The best part? "Fringe" was a show that created some serious innovation!
A Groundbreaking Show: Fringe
"Fringe" came to us by the mastermind J.J. Abrams who also brought us those wild stories, "Cloverfield", and "Lost".
If you are ready to be on the edge of your seat and dive into this Sci-Fi thriller that's also a mystery that unfolds throughout the episodes, then this is for you!
With a series full of wild storylines. A team, with the incredible and amazing talents to help you discover what makes it so great, that Fringe took us to a world with so many characters. This series follows the team in the FBI's Fringe Division which uses unconventional science, a way to examine, analyze, and hopefully resolve the unexplained and impossible, which includes these incredible mysteries that fans love.
- Olivia Dunham is the cool FBI agent who’s in charge! This amazing figure. This character goes on this adventure. But it doesn’t stop there. We get the eccentric scientist, Walter Bishop.
- Walter Bishop's son Peter joins this crazy, fun team who makes it so incredible.
The stories, with the characters who go from investigating small events. To things of monumental size, as these stories unfold into major issues that even this world-class team couldn't even have imagined! It doesn't stop there. We get a collection of truly mind-blowing stories to go on a unique adventure. A great, long-running story full of adventure!
How Fringe Started:
The show ran for a long time and even received some awesome ratings and major recognition!
The first episode of "Fringe" aired on Fox. The whole thing kicked off in September 2008. What we got was 5 amazing, action packed seasons. The show's creative team continued to deliver amazing stories for fans!
They also expanded what "Fringe" really is! The stories continued to develop throughout these 5 years and it went beyond those small-time, single cases that might not seem like that much of a deal, they built to large arcs that went all out.
What Makes Fringe So Special
From what's really out there. These amazing creators made Fringe a standout hit!
The producers and creators really found ways to give viewers the perfect mix!
- It was a mixture of fantasy, drama, and science.
- There was even some supernatural moments, giving Fringe a touch of the spooky!
What set the series apart? A lot of incredible content!
It had:
- Animated episodes
- A wild killer butterfly scene
- A Noir mystery.
- Floating corpses
- Flying monsters!
A Pioneer of Sci-Fi Tropes:
As with any Genre, television and films always take things from one another!
It turns out that Fringe took the Sci-Fi world by storm.
Here is a glimpse of just how the creators brought something that's super cool and fresh.
The stories helped launch a wave of incredible sci-fi series and movies. Even some of the things we consider today, in film and tv.
- These amazing characters who sit behind desks at computers are now considered super common, which all came from a world created long ago, a trend started by "Fringe"!
- The story of time travel is also something that was brought to a wider audience with this amazing series and became part of some of our favorite movies like "Back to the Future!"
- There were also those amazing, mysterious parallel universes that gave audiences so much to wonder about and became part of the iconic series "Marvel's What If...?"
Watching Fringe Today
We may love watching all our favorite films and shows!
But as with any creative force that breaks boundaries and is then adapted into mainstream media, we have these interesting ideas and concepts. The thing about Fringe, it seemed like it had a new level of uniqueness! You really have a glimpse at an iconic era! As Fringe created the base, for those types of characters. But with its wild stories, it may just remind audiences of how compelling these tales can truly be. So if you have seen the show in past decades. Maybe consider giving this awesome show a look, with its new storylines and awesome twist.
While there's plenty to love with its amazing, special effect and crazy stories that made Fringe an interesting sci-fi classic. If it wasn’t a trend, then you can count it as one! This show became a standard and paved the way for a whole new wave of great sci-fi series to follow in its footsteps.
