FRINGE (2008-13) - Should I Watch?

[@Studycase3000]

One of the best shows EVER. John Noble/Walter Bishop will remain one of my all time favorite characters for life.

[@s1ck845t4rd]

Firefly, Fringe, X-Files. the golden trio of Sci Fi shows, and yes Walter Bishop is fucking awesome!!!

[@jonathanprinters]

He was terrific in this

[@Merylstreep1949]

The answer is A RESOUNDING HELLLL YESSSSSS FRINGE TOTALLY IS A MIND SCRWW IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY

[@diegonei]

You beat me to it ¬¬

[@gdwnet]

Love this series, well all except that last season. The parallel universe season was just awesome.

[@modnarer]

Best fucking answer!

[@Merylstreep1949]

@@modnarer yep

[@drdarkeny]

@@gdwnet - I liked the last season, too. But otherwise, yeah!

[@hallwaybeats86]

Fringe is the best sci-fi TV show i've ever watched. Hands down. No question. I've seen the whole series 3 times over. You pick up more things each time you watch it. It's a shame this was created and aired in the era of converting from prime time TV airing to streaming services. If it came out 5 years later than it did and hit the streaming services, it would've garnered a much wider and more captivated audience.

[@kaii2071]

Sorry but nothing is better than lost kid

[@przemekkak7029]

@@kaii2071 they are both great, my two fav shows,

[@goldenmediastudios]

Favourite show ever. We even named our daughter Olivia. My wife and I just can't bring ourselves to watch it again...though I'm tempted...now...

[@Chriva]

TL;DW - Watch it! One of the best series to ever air. You'll not be disappointed.

[@SilverEyesValentino]

"Should I Watch?" Hell yes, you should watch! Glad to see this underrated gem finally getting the attention it deserves!

[@jaygibbs_]

Fringe was such an incredible show. Fantastic acting and storytelling all around. John Noble is everything!!!

[@patmancrowley8509]

I Fringe binge once a year. It is such a great series.

[@jasonkraley]

you are not alone!

[@mnstark3342]

damn thats some dedication! i havent seen it since 2016. need to go back

[@xxxriddick]

I think this and person of interest started simple and evolved into something amazing.

[@apoplexiamusic]

I agree. Person of Interest was amazing

[@CharlyDS]

You remind me, I loved Person of Interest and somehow I stopped watching around an early season. Will resume!

[@mary2761]

Omg i never find people that have watched both. You're awesome

[@xxxriddick]

Mary thank you

[@lolabear6788]

Y’all watch dollhouse too

[@merrytunes8697]

Fringe is one of my favorite shows. Bought the box set and re-watch every few years. Definitely worth a watch!

[@madelinepearl7473]

Same here. I also have the entire series in boxed sets. Best part about watching the shows on DVD...no commercials.

[@CinemaGulp]

Agree with everything said here. I watched Fringe from the first episode all the way to its bizarre final season during its original run. Its odd and get's, well, odder, but it all feels so refreshing. If you let your mind be enveloped into the Fringe world and just go with the craziness of all its revelations and twists, it makes for an amazing Sci Fi show!

[@spiderdude2099]

How good this show can NOT be overstated. John Noble was consistently ELECTRIFYING. Possibly his best body of work EVER

[@SCharlesDennicon]

The answer is YES, you should definitely watch that wonderful... four season long TV show.

[@schwarzkopfG]

Finished watching it a month ago, cried like a little baby in the last episode! Great series, with some of the best written characters

[@spiderdude2099]

Not every episode was a slam dunk but my GOD did they stick with every plot line in this show and develop it pretty satisfyingly. An amazing show.

[@JUTUUBFAN]

Fringe is my all-time favorite show and I'm super happy to see it getting some recognition all these years later. Great video! I also watched it during its original run and want to do a complete DVD rewatch at some point. The fifth season IS weird, it almost feels like a spin-off rather than the actual final season. Despite there being some unanswered questions and a lot of logical inconcistencies (hello Bad Robot style), Fringe had a great finale with wonderful emotional closure. Just a small note: Kurtzman and Orci did develop the show with Abrams and had a lot of input in the beginning but the showrunners were Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman.

[@GASHUBOY]

I loved it more than the X-Files actually. That ended up lasting too long, especially with the "return" seasons. They stretched it toooooo long and too thin to be as fun and scary as it used to be. Fringe never (IMHO) reached that point with me. That was one of the few shows that began strong and ended strong and didn't overstay it's welcome. I miss it being on. YES...it IS very worth watching.

[@maujo2009]

As a huge fan of X-Files, I could definitely see the influence it had on Fringe. I'm glad Fringe developed its own personality and grew on it and didn't become a copy of X-Files.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Breaking Bad is the perfect show with the perfect length and that was only 5 seasons and ended perfectly.

[@shaneblackburn8910]

Agreed. Fringe is a much better show than X-Files. Fringe's 5 season stretch was perfect. That finale always bring me to tears.

[@fab21675]

​@Shane Blackburn ok i Love Fringe but saying is better than X-files is Just blasphemy

[@hayvan89ykt]

Observers in each episode made me play Where is Waldo weekly when episodes came out

[@codemonkey2k5]

This is one of my favorite shows. For those that watch it from beginning to end, I think you are left with fond memories. If you jump in somewhere in the middle, well it's probably not going to work out for you.

[@Vartholomeos.]

Just started watching it again after its original airing. Bought it on DVD after it finished on TV but never saw it again, till now. Now I remember why I loved it so much. Love ALL the characters, but John Noble is, perfect as Walter. No other word can explain his performance. Up to season 2, so far.

[@TheEqualizer-iw1bz]

The love between father Walter and son Peter, and the love between Peter and Olivia is so touching that I really felt it (something that usually doesn’t happen when I watch stuff). I also love that the Start Credits & Theme Song changes, according to the context of the show (like that 1980s version). Fringe is one of the best shows, it’s up there with Babylon 5.

[@cikcikyasir3473]

Same Here!

[@cikcikyasir3473]

but not with Babylon 5, sorry :D

[@celruwethin2712]

You mean up there with The Expanse🕵🏻

[@TakeasRealm]

saw one episode randomly on tv like 10-12 years ago and instantly knew i wanted more, since then i have binged the entire show every 2 years or so, 100% underrated!

[@AmsterdamComicGeek]

Fringe is one of my favorite shows. Thanks for this nice look back.

[@julius-stark]

I watched Fringe when it aired and I'll admit, I got close to quitting on it during season 2, but I'm glad I didn't because it really kicks into gear in season 3 through to the end. It's well worth a watch.

[@schwarzkopfG]

I can just aggree, second half of Season 2 is bomb as fuck

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I absolutely loved Fringe. Unlike The X-Files they knew when to end it.

[@BarbadosBeerFestival]

Yup

[@LuisKSJ]

Fringe it's soooo good, i freaking love it. The only tv series that recently gave me Fringe vibes, was the german netflix series DARK, if you loved Fringe, Dark is at the same level.

[@mikelaw5965]

100% agree. Fringe did totally did give me DARK vibes

[@lux3641]

I'm just after watching season 1 of Fringe (and the whole Dark series a while ago). I don't think the comparison is fair. Maybe it's just me, but I find Fringe to be a jumble of wierd medical / sci-fi ideas mixed together and "mass produced" - just a typical TV series. Dark is a masterpiece in my mind - it's on a totally different level. I don't know, it doesn't hit the spot for me personally. Maybe it just gets better after season 1? Or maybe your opinion is somewhat clouded with nostalgia for the show? Don't want to tear your world apart, just presenting my thoughts.

[@foundingtitan-ks2ir]

​@@lux3641 Season 1 is the weakest.

[@Twenty-Seven]

Fringe may be the most addictive show to binge watch that I've ever encountered.

[@Emppu_T.]

I watched this with my mom, downloaded just a little bit after it's us airing. Such an intriguing and unique show where Noble absolutely steals every scene. I think it's his best performance. It's absolutely a hidden gem.

[@tinyiko2949]

I’ve watched a lot of series and Fringe still takes the number one spot there is just nothing like it.

[@ChedderJ]

I adore Fringe. Such an underrated show.

[@fingerpickingood1900]

oddly enough my favorite season was the 5th. but in order to get the full benefit of that season you need to watch season 4's "Letters of transit" first. this was a brilliant piece of storytelling. this season was one long tale and it was awesome. i loved the entire run though. got the blu ray set and have watched it several times. it is quite possibly the best sci fi show ever.

[@blueberry5878]

Highly recommend. Olivia and Peter are one of the best onscreen couples ever.

[@leeparsons1259]

You are dead on right about that. Torv and Jackson had outstanding fantastic chemistry together same with the rest of the cast.

[@Emppu_T.]

Damn, yeah they play so well of each other.

[@pbh81]

Yes but their too many episodes in the 1st season and half that are skiable. Then the show become a like a back door pilot to another level with a seemless transition into something great and engaging. brilliant, now I have happy memories of all the great characters and performances in fringe

[@tcsouth1350]

Fringe has been my all time favorite show for about 7 years now. I watch the whole series every year.

[@surfacematter2098]

I was waiting for this show before it started. I watched the first one and was like "Wow! This is awesome!" Then after looking things up on the internet..there is so much more involved than just the story. I def loved this show. It did kind of reach too much, but it did, for the most part get there.

[@Kier4n99]

One of those shows that gives you goosebumps at the end of every episode. The mindfucks be good in this one

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

I am SO not a sci-fi guy. Good stories, writing and a stunning cast and crew. Winner.

[@ryanvanreijen2007]

Im watching fringe with my grandparents and i love it!

[@CamillusFly]

I liked season 5. Well, I liked them all, but I didn't have a problem with season 5. If it had been the fifth season of a super popular show that was guaranteed to have more seasons to follow, it would have been awkward. I think they did the best that they could with the time that they had. And, as far out of left field as it felt like it had come, they did a respectable job of wrapping things up, so that the long time fans weren't left with a cancelled show cliffhanger.

[@psymompa]

Watching for the first time in 2022. I cannot believe I missed it. Love Fringe!

[@motomike71]

I still have the theme as one of my ringtones.

[@MrPoster42]

My favorite show when it was airing and just recently rewatched it. It's a bit weird after being used to streaming shoes as you can see it's written for commercial breaks but a small issue and still a fantastic show.

[@vorpal120]

A supreme YESSS! A million times John Noble not winning an Emmy is highway robbery. I love this show and I bought it on itunes a few years ago and watch it all the way through almost yearly. Would have been great to get a movie a la Firefly/Serenity style to see, maybe, after the end a bit. There are some powerful episodes with deep cut guess stars. Peter Weller, Christopher Lloyd, Martha Plimpton, Chadwick Bosman, and the always creepy Brad Dourif.

[@hho99]

One of the finest TV shows ever made! J.J. Abrams a colleague of Steven Spielburg helped put this together. Work of ART!!!

[@C-man553]

Fringe is a love story far more than anything else. 2 Love stories actually. I’ve watched the series more than 20 times.

[@leeparsons-qu6yv]

i agree the olivia peter love story and the father and son walter peter cant beat it!

[@Hana060]

Fringe is one of my favourite TV show. I can't seem to srop rewatching it. John Noble's performance is mind blowing

[@alexanderclaylavin]

Once you get into it, it’s great fun; when you zoom out and look at the big story, it’s astonishing.

[@tonydiebold4899]

This is in my top 5 favorite shows of all time. Love it.

[@granttaylor3152]

Highly recommended. I am a bit biased being an Aussie as Torv and Nobles performances are terrific but then the whole cast does a great job. My only complaint is that it didn't continue but its well worth the time invested to watch.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

They're both aussie? Damn. That explains why Anna Torv is unbelievably good lookin then. I always assumed she was like Swedish or some shit like that lol

[@SABERTUUTH]

The relationships is what made Fringe for me.

[@CommanderCronus]

FOX put a number of clues as well as direct references in this series to acknowledge that it was the successor series to the X-files.

[@bornonthesideofahill]

I also just noticed there are also some twin peaks references I didn’t catch the first time around.

[@WhosCallingPlease]

The first couple seasons are actually stellar. Walter's character alone is worth watching for. But once they start bringing in the doppelgangers it goes downhill pretty fast.

[@Chromexus]

I became convinced of Fringe's greatness during season 1 when the focus of the film became clear- childhood trauma- and many "one off" shows were stunning. One with the great character actor Steven Root ( and his real-life wife) was one of the greatest- and most heartbreaking- tv shows I saw. A man invents a time force field but why- finding the reason is heartbreaking . Jasinka Nichole elevated her assignments, particularly with the dual "multiverse" role. And Peter Weller's guest turn was awesome.

[@ZeroTheHeroGOAT]

I probably watched a loose episode here and there on TV years ago, and didn't really pay much attention. Recently I've started binge watching the show and just wow how glad I am that I found it. I recommend it highly!

[@fgrady1]

I’m rewatching it this week! SO good!

[@shainewhite2781]

Fringe was my sister's favorite sci-fi action adventure horror thriller series. It's Twilight Zone meets The X FILES. They used to show this every Friday night. Too bad it was cancelled after 5 seasons.

[@kathleenkinney275]

i feel like this show is incredibly underrated, i absolutely loved the fuck out of this show when i watched it

[@Lance37a]

I love in one of the last shows Walter calls her Astrid instead of Astro or some other name which he was doing for the whole series.

[@edwarddavid7893]

Just watch the first episode (pilot). Production values are insane and it will get you hooked.

[@DeezMatterz]

Nice... aptly and plainly touted. Perhaps my personal fav Sci-Fi show of all, it's got everything from the Range and Scope to the depth to extent, in a near perfecting fashion that ticks every Facet Box, wether Cast, Story, Originality, Longevity....err, you get the Picture, right? Brilliant

[@davidagiel8130]

I never watched it back in the day, just binged watched it, definitely worth it. It was at that strange time in TV, between Blueberry phasing out and Apple IPhone phasing in, when TV shows went from over 20 episodes a season to 13. I still want to see Walter’s universe.

[@CinemaFan777]

I loved it until they went with the la resistance storyline in the final season.

[@barryhercules6486]

Right I'm going to watch it now. The show keeps being recommended after all this time. Wasn't aware back then of how highly regarded it was. Also it takes time, sometimes years after for a True Classic to stand the test of Time. I sense the show must be great based on the sheer amount of praise it gets.

[@cryptosporidium1203]

How was it?

[@barryhercules6486]

@@cryptosporidium1203 I'm SO preoccupied, I still haven't got round to it yet. - I'm terrible!

[@cryptosporidium1203]

@@barryhercules6486 You're missing out my guy

[@MauiMark1]

After watching the review I wanted to rewatch the show. Started and found the ads far to intrusive. I’d rather pull out the Blu-Rays.

[@cypher20]

i can safely say that this was one of the best sci fi shows, and was certainly ahead of its time. i really wish it could have gotten more attention, since it really deserves it. such a unique premise and interesting and mind boggling storyline made it very fun to watch, and it had a good ending.

[@ICEMAVERICK-ec7jv]

I’m so glad Fringe is getting more exposure. I bought the series when it was on sale in iTunes for $19.99

[@fireblade295]

Who stars in Fringe? Yes. Why should I watch Fringe? Yes. What happened after Fringe ended? Sadness and boredom. Should I watch Fringe? Yes, yes, yes, yes.

[@jfoquendo]

Truly one of the most viewed shows ive ever watched utterly addictive the cast and they sinergy is nothing short of perfect i am on my 5th time around since it aired and will watch it countless more times !

[@floreaciprian9742]

Great video mate, but i just gotta add something. Apart from the small detective game with the symbols that you mentioned, there is also the Observer game. There is an Observer in each and every episode of the series. Sometimes you see the hat, part of his bald head, his briefcase, somewhere lost in the crowd and i clearly remember 1 episode where the action was filmed basically from the middle of a crowd and the closest person in an observer, but he;s hard to notice because your attention is totally focused on the main characters

[@HugoStiglitz88]

0:21 dude is that Lost? That looks like Richard Alpert, one of the best characters ever. Love that guy. I'm pretty sure that's his wife that died

[@Halfwit_The_Brave]

One of the best tv shows I’ve over seen. Top 20 for sure, more than likely top 10. Brilliant story arc, clever use of humor, very emotional at times (many times). It’s smart, it’s silly, it’s funny, it’s brilliant. I wish the last season was longer, but it does the job. 9/10

[@ironmonkeyfist74]

I've been rewatching and am so happy...😊

[@into_the_void]

My favourite sci fi show.. Walter bishop is one of the best characters ever created and acted.

[@didgorirising8553]

Love this Show definitely in my top 5. Top 2 for its Genre. Walter Bishop (John Noble) Rocks!!!!

[@TomasGuitar]

I just realized how great of a cast this show had

[@theAstarrr]

Yes, push through season 1 and the first half of 2, focusing on character development. Be prepared for constant gross deaths. 3 is the peak for most. Then let your expectations down for season 4, as it goes slower but is still awesome. Let them down more for 5 and you'll have a good time

[@Disambiguation144]

Such a great show. Fringe is outstanding. Thanks for the upload! Cheers from Ohio

[@h00b00]

Binged watched it during the lockdown and have to say it was awesome albeit a little too filler heavy. I would have been annoyed had I watched it on TV but it's perfect for streaming. At least they were good fillers unlike the stupid flashbacks of Lost! Lost left such a bad taste that I felt like not even watching the pilot after seeing JJ's name in the intro sequence. Yes, it had the typical JJ-ism: intriguing first season, excellent characters/relationships and a plot full of McGuffins (esp. the last season) but it all tied up pretty well (unlike lost; fuck that show). John Noble was incredible!

[@AdrianMartan]

I didn't watch series Fringe until 2022. I was bored after watching great 3 seasons of Westworld and all episodes of series The 100. I decided to give Fringe a chance. A lot of time has passed but series Fringe is worth watching even now. One of the best shows ever. Now I'm looking forward to watching the fourth season of the Westworld series but the Fringe crew will stay in my heart forever. I miss the character Walter Bishop.

[@chloelittle7036]

I always wanted to watch this growing up because my dad loved procedural cbs shows, but he never let me and it's been on my mind for so many years, I feel like I owe it to myself to watch it now that I'm an adult 😂

[@Kier4n99]

Well a few years too late, but this show was my favourite for a long time

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Anyone know where I can stream this?

[@DougUnfunny]

It was good til the last season which felt rushed. They seem like they had jammed 2 seasons archs into 1 which was a disaster. I think fox gave them a heads up that they were gonna cancel and the writers just thrown everything in last minute to wrap up the series.

[@pdzombie1906]

An Abrams production ending poorly, who could've known?

[@cypher20]

still, they sticked the landing and ended the show on a great note which is rare to see. and you have to give them credit for doing something so risky and innovative in the last season.

[@DougUnfunny]

@John Fischer I know how game of thrones ended doesn't make it better just cause one show does worst.

[@FlyByNick]

Definitely one of my favorite series of all time.

[@12Casual]

Rewachting Fringe right now! totally unrelated: has anyone found out where to listen to more of that outro music?

[@claudebaron9525]

That is one of the best series I’ve ever seen, absolutely minds blowing, if your not a person with a restricted minds and admit that anything is possible even the weirdest things just because we don’t understand it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist kinda things, you will get hook on this for sure, and they have all ingredients, form the most extreme serious situations to the funniest, the actor playing Walter should be praised for this roles he’s the special thing good series or movies often missed, it’s really sad that it has only 5 seasons, I would give this a 10 out of 10 love it ! 😍😍

[@Ryan-the-Rocketeer]

Love that episode where the theif gets stuck in the bank vault door.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

anna torv is amazing as tess in the last of us!! barely new it was her

[@Endoe.McKronic]

I found a old Hard drive with the season 2 on it. I watched one episode and decided to just delete it to make more room on my drive...

[@janurbanek8577]

I saw the video a while back and thought I need to rewatch the series after few years. I still havent, which is sad. But, life happens to all of us. It is truly the masterpiece. Fuck LOST, Heroes, Dexter. Tru Blood, even Breaking Bad and X-files. Fringe is that one series that will make you think at the same time as nail bite for every character. Not in two episodes ahead, but in the long run. The main trio is marvelous. And I actualy named my black cat Walter - because John Noble as both Walter Bishop/Walternate are aced by him. Top notch acting. There was o other choice, trust me. And he is still to this date my fav TV series character of all time. Cortexiphan kids.. Use it well.

[@ericmason349]

I forgot how much I liked this series and i am not sure if I saw it to the end. Another series that was streamed on Netflix is Dark Matter which was pretty cool

[@knightwolf4407]

Dark matter is an excellent show.

[@cliveroberts8760]

Such a great show it was sad they couldnt keep it going but they ended it pretty nicely. Maybe thats what made it so great, the fact that they had to wrap it up. I actually just downloaded the entire series on piratbay.

[@starrius]

Have to say this was show I loved at the time and then somehow forgot about it. Thanks time to crank out it to watch again

[@huntress1013]

I liked the show up the point where Peter dissapears. Fringe had some good moments. In it first season it was trying too hard to be like The X-Files but after that it got pretty good also John Noble was a lot of fun as Walther and then there was of course Leonard Nimoy. I don't even remember how the show ended but then again J. J. Abrams was never great in telling a good story to the end.

[@schwarzkopfG]

How can you forget the ending mate haha, it was insanly good. I have to admit, season 5 was rushed and it was my least favorite season, but the ending mate.. it was bomb as fuck. Cried like a little baby

[@andyhx2]

@@schwarzkopfG It was nice and emotional but I think it made little sense, in a way that when Walter erases Observers from the future, September won't save Peter in the past, when he is drowning at the lake - yeah, you might say, but he also won't interupt Walternate from finding cure so Walter will not have to kidnap him - that is the point - Walter should never end up with Olivia because in this time line there was no reason for Walter to take him away from Walternate universe and Etta will never be born.

[@jankreft6753]

Watching this video, I really want to rewatch the show 🙈

[@Lyndiloo]

I loved the first few seasons, but I couldn't keep track of the doppelgangers.

[@GrandmaKeith]

Fringe is now showing every weekend on the HLN channel

[@LLPOF]

There is Breaking Bad, and then there is Fringe. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't binge these. I have spoken.

[@FrancoisSchnell]

It aged very well, Just starting and enjoying it :)

[@shainal.joseph5374]

Rewatching now!! Fav SciFi show.