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Fringe, Ep. 5.12-13, “Liberty”/”An Enemy of Fate”: Heavy-handed finale delivers with character, if not plot

Fringe, Season 5, Episode 12: “Liberty” Written by Alison Schapker Directed by P. J. Pesce Fringe, Season 5, Episode 13: “An Enemy of Fate” Written by J. H. Wyman Directed by J. H. Wyman Aired Fridays at 9pm (ET) on FOX This week, on Fringe: Olivia goes for a final jaunt Over There, Michael goes …

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Fringe, Ep. 5.05, “An Origin Story”: As ever, the Bishops don’t handle loss well

Fringe Review, Season 5, Episode 5: “An Origin Story” Written by J. H. Wyman Directed by P. J. Pesce Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on FOX This week, on Fringe: Walter and Olivia grieve, Astrid once again does (almost) nothing, and Peter tries to ‘splode a dimension The surprising death of Etta last week takes …

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Fringe, Ep. 5.04, “The Bullet That Saved the World”: Tragic twist ups stakes, finality of season

Fringe Review, Season 5, Episode 4: “The Bullet That Saved the World” Written by Alison Schapker Directed by David Straiton Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on FOX This week, on Fringe: Broyles returns, Walter loves Detective Comics, and Olivia gets her necklace back With Fringe rocketing towards its series finale (only nine episodes left), something …

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Fringe, Ep. 4.13, “A Better Human Being”: Visual flair and a serene Olivia make for a strong episode

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 13: “A Better Human Being” Written by Alison Schapker and Monica Owusu-Breen (teleplay), Glen Whitman and Robert Chiappetta (story) Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Sean hears voices, Nina plays innocent, and Olivia remembers Genre fiction is full of cautionary tales …

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Fringe, Ep. 4.12, “Welcome to Westfield”: Terrific bottle episode lets cast shine

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 12: “Welcome to Westfield” Written by J. R. Orci and Graham Roland Directed by David Straiton Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Olivia dreams, Peter progresses on The Machine, and Walter just has to have his rhubarb pie As T.S. Eliot wrote, “Immature poets imitate; …

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Fringe, Ep. 4.11, “Making Angels”: Uneven episode helped by long-overdue focus on Astrid

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 11: “Making Angels” Written by Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, and Jeff Pinkner Directed by Charles Beeson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: AUstrid and Astrid bond, Fauxlivia thaws Walter, and the Observers are not happy Nicknames for this episode- Olivia/Fauxlivia, Astrid/AUstrid After seasons of …

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Fringe, Ep. 4.09, “Enemy of My Enemy”: Strong villain lends seasonal direction

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 9: “Enemy of My Enemy” Written by Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Schapker Directed by Joe Chappelle Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Both Universes unite against a common enemy, Asptrid thinks Peter’s cool, and Walter gets a surprise visitor. **Quick rundown of current Fringe nicknames: …

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Fringe Ep. 4.06, “And Those We Left Behind”: Guest stars lift series to season high

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 6: “And Those We Left Behind” Written by Robert Chiappetta & Glen Whitman Directed by Brad Anderson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Walter gains respect for Peter, Olivia is perceptive, and Peter Groundhogs Days it up. After last week’s less than winning investigation of …

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Fringe Ep. 4.05, “Novation”: Too much talk bogs down Peter’s much anticipated return

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 5: “Novation” Written by J. R. Orci and Graham Roland Directed by Paul Holahan Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe:  Walter reminisces, Peter LoJacks a shapeshifter, and Olivia experiences déjà vu. The first four episodes of this season have been leading to this point, Peter’s …

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Fringe, Ep. 4.03: “Alone in the World”

Fringe Review, Season 4, Episode 3: “Alone in the World” Written by David Fury Directed by Miguel Sapochnik Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Fox This week, on Fringe: Peter makes himself heard, Walter makes a friend, Olivia wants a flamethrower, and things get freaky for Lincoln Fringe does an excellent job of balancing its …

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