The Fringe Podcast Rewatch

We are now, in every sense (technically, literally, etc.), on the ultimate penultimate episode of Fringe as we bring you "Liberty" AND soon to be death of the podcast. We are joined by special guest Marianne once again as we discuss this amazing episode of the series and its parallels to previous seasons and episodes. We also share some great feedback from Cortexifans including Rory, Anna (not Torv and also not The Numbers Lady), Erin, and ShelkyBean (The Numbers Lady)! Next up is the series finale of Fringe, "An Enemy of Fate," when it will just be the two...

We are truly nearing the end, cortexifans - so much so that you could make the argument that, even though this isn't the penultimate episode of our podcast, we are covering the penultimate episode of the series given the fact that 5.12 and 5.13 aired together the same night as a two-hour finale. We talk about this incredibly important episode and all of the answers that it finally gives us alongside Fringe Connections creator Michael London, and we also share some, as always, incredible feedback from listeners such as Anna (not Torv), Rory, Geoff (xforce11), and ShelkyBean! Next up is "Liberty"...

While Chris sadly couldn't make it to this episode, Darrell is joined by special guest Adam to discuss this emotionally heavy episode of Fringe as it winds down to its climax. With only three episodes remaining, Captain Windmark narrows in on the team after discovering that Michael (the titular Anomaly XB-6783746) is part of their plan to defeat the Observers, and the result is nothing short of, well… mindblowing. You can also expect to, as always, hear some truly awesome feedback from Cortexifans such as Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), Rory, and ShelkyBean! Time is running out to submit fe...

Since the final season couldn't offer us a nineteenth episode due to being a 13-episode order, we get our whacky, out-of-the-box episode in the form of episode 9. After dropping acid that is the titular Black Blotter, Walter goes on a trippy journey into his past and revisits some old demons, including one in the form of his former lab assistant Carla Warren who expired in a fire (see what we did there?). Missnet joins us to discuss this fun and whacky (although also surprisingly rather dark) episode of Fringe in which Michael is finally found and taken in by...

Join us in welcoming Isla to the show for the first time covering this incredibly emotional gutpunch of an episode of Fringe! The three of us agree that while the episode has its weak spots, there are two scenes in particular that are very memorable, one of which being the beautiful tearjerker of a final scene. We also share some amazing listener feedback from Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, Pavla, Anna (not Torv), Erin, and Peter Defender! Next up is this season's whacky episode "Black Blotter" when we will be joined by Missnett! Be sure to reach out with your thoughts...

We are joined by Ynza for this episode of the podcast as we discuss this awesome episode of Fringe! Ynza opens up about the unique ways that Fringe has impacted her as a trans woman, and we enthusiastically share excitement about Blair Brown being back in full force in this episode as well as how great Josh Jackson's performance is playing a new version of Peter. We also share some great feedback from Cortexifans including Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), Rory, ShelkyBean, and Isla! Next up is "The Human Kind" when we will be joined by the aforementioned Isla...

We are joined by Anna (not Torv) as we take a journey through the looking glass with Walter. What will we find there? We share our thoughts on this trippy episode and also share some awesome feedback from Rory, Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, Isla, Erin, and Sarah! Join us next time as we discuss "Five-Twenty-Ten" with Ynza! We would love to hear your thoughts on that episode and/or Fringe in general, so reach out to us with your thoughts via one of the contact methods below!

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We are joined by Cory for this episode as we unpack yet another phenomenal, game-changing episode of Fringe! We talk about how much we love how emotionally poignant this aftermath of an episode is and how it is a great character study not only of the classic Fringe theme of what lengths someone will go to for love but also how people can experience the same tragedy but then react and grieve differently. We also share some truly excellent feedback from cortexifans like Anna (not Torv - who will be our guest host next episode), Geoff (xforce11), Ynza, Rory...

This is such a pivotal episode of the season that pretty much sets the tone and the direction of the rest of the season, and we are so excited to be joined by frequent feedbacker Erin this week to take it on! We talk about how much we love this episode and touch upon scenes such as the reunion with Broyles and the beautiful, heartfelt conversation between Etta and Olivia. We also share some amazing listener feedback from Anna (not Torv), Rory, Ynza, and ShelkyBean. Next up is "An Origin Story" when we will once again be joined by...

Although Chris didn't join us this week (he had some behind-the-scenes undercover work to do with Anil), Darrell and repeat guest and frequent feedbacker ShelkyBean are here to share their thoughts on this episode of Fringe! Also sharing their thoughts on "The Recordist" are some phenomenal Fringe feedbackers like Rory, Anna (not Torv), Erin, and Geoff (xorce11)! Next up is the incredibly pivotal episode "The Bullet That Saved the World" when we will be joined by Erin! We only have ten episodes of Fringe left to cover, so if you would like to be featured in our feedback section...

Join us this week as we, along with special guest Danielle (DillyDilly), discuss "In Absentia" - an episode that shows us somewhat of a dark turn for Etta as she captures and tortures a Loyalist. We see Olivia's empathy and compassion shine through brighter than ever, and this is also the episode that kickstarts this season's treasure (scavenger?) hunt. In addition to our thoughts, we hear from some wonderful Fringey feedbackers (hey, alliteration!) such as Isla, Charlie (not Francis) from Virginia, Roberta, Erin, Isla, Anna (not Torv), Pavla, Geoff (xorce11), ShelkyBean, and Ynza! Next up, we will be covering "...

We are now, technically speaking, OFFICIALLY into season 5, cortexifans, and we are so excited! We are joined by Geoff (xforce11), a familiar voice to the podcast as he has not only co-hosted before but is also a frequent contributor to our feedback section, and he offers some incredibly great insight into some of the music that is heard in the episode. We, of course, touch upon the beautiful ending and how it's an iconic Fringe scene, and we share some incredible feedback from listeners including Isla, Rory, Michael (of Fringe Connections), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, and Erin! Join us...

Welcome back, cortexifans, to our fifth and final season! We are kicking things off a tad unconventionally by starting off season 5… with a season 4 episode! "Letters of Transit" was Fringe's whacky, out of the box 19th episode of season 4 and truly behaves as the backdoor premiere to season 5 which is why we ultimately decided to watch it and cover it that way. We are joined by Damon as we cover this bold introduction to the Observer invasion, and we share our thoughts as well as those from listeners such as Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), and ShelkyBean! Join us ne...

We are ringing in 2026 with our discussion of the Fringe season 4 finale! We discuss the powerful character moments and great performances from some of the cast in this episode and how, were it not for 4.19 and the closing scene of this finale, this would have been a mostly satisfying series finale, but we love season 5, so we are really glad that that wasn't the case. We also share some great feedback from Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer), Isla, and Geoff (xforce11). We are taking a bit of a break before we enter the...

We are discussing part of the Fringe season 4 finale this episode which sees the return of William Bell! We talk about how much we love Walter's and Astrid's connection in this episode and were initially shocked by the cliffhanger. We also share some great feedback from listeners waffling on - listeners such as ShelkyBean, Geoff (xorce11), Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer). Next up is the second half of the finale, so be sure to reach out to us with your thoughts!

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Having skipped "Letters of Transit" for now because we're treating it as the season 5 premiere, we are taking on "Worlds Apart" in this episode as Jones' plan to collapse the universes and create a new one comes to an apocalyptic climax. We discuss the wonderful character moments in this episode, especially the great conversations between the two Walters and the two Olivias, and we get some phenomenal feedback from feedbackers like ShelkyBean, Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer). Next up is the first half of the season 4 finale - "Worlds Apart"...

We are joined by a very special consultant of our own this week, returning guest Marianne! We discuss this episode and various aspects that we really like, especially the great character development that we get from characters such as Foelivia (even though she isn't really a foe anymore), Walter, and Colonel Broyles, and we share some great thoughts from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, and Laura! Remember that we are strategically skipping "Letters of Transit" for now and treating it as the backdoor season 5 premiere that it is...

Join us this week (once again just the two of us, no special guest) as we talk about "Everything in Its Right Place" - finally an episode centered on Lincoln! We discuss how the theme of the episode is centered around Lincoln searching for belonging, a struggle that he has been experiencing for several episodes now. We also touch upon aspects of the episode such as the healing between the two universes and the differences between the two Lincolns, and we, as always, share some wonderful feedback from several listeners. Stay tuned to hear from Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or...

Nothing is as it seems this week because it's just the two of us - no special guest! We discuss the return of Porcupine Man from "The Transformation" and how we feel about how he is handled. We agree that it isn't necessarily a highlight episode and we point to a scene especially that seems a bit contrived. We also voice some frustrations about the leaps in logic that this episode makes, but don't worry, this is still Fringe, though, so we definitely also have plenty of good things to say! We also share some excellent feedback (both written...

We hope that you have fearless… auditory passages (?) because we are here to share a short story about love along with frequent feedbacker Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer). This was such a fun episode to record especially since we love some aspects of this episode and not so much others. We love that we get some counterbalancing feedback from Geoff (xforce11) as well as some feedback from Rory, Anna (not Torv), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Porcupine Man from "The Transformation" returns next time for "Nothing as It Seems," so be sure to reach out wi...

We are joined by Jerame for this episode as we discuss one of the best, most pivotal episodes of Fringe! Join us as we talk about what we love about this episode (especially the fact that we finally, after 75 episodes, find out "who or what" the Observers are) but also a couple of things that have us feeling just a tad frustrated. We also share some great feedback from listeners such as Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, Patty from Canadia, Erin, and Anna (not Torv)! Next up is our discussion on "A Short...

Join us this week as we talk all about what it means to be a better human being! Pavla and Darrell dive into this episode that has many parallels to the Fringe pilot and "Marionette." We take a look at the developments in the Peter and Olivia relationship, the impact the music has on one particular scene, discuss Walter's behavior toward Peter, and earn some cool stuff about the Czech Republic. 

We also share some truly amazing listener feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Erin, Eric, Anna, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is the e...

We are visiting the small Vermont town of Westfield this week along with Missnett and are so excited to be talking about this amazing episode of Fringe and its similarities to The X-Files, Twin Peaks, and horror. We love how the stakes feel so high and how the Olivia of this timeline is finally starting to get her previous memories back, and we share some great feedback from Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and Patty from Canadia! Next up is "A Better Human Being" when we will be joined by...

We are joined by the GSM Podcasts legend Geoff (xforce11) this week as we discuss this myth-alone episode midway through season 4 - "Making Angels"! We love the interactions between the two Astrids as well as between Foelivia and Walter but also touch upon some minor issues with the writing. We also share some truly amazing listener feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Keilly, ShelkyBean, Patty from Canadia, Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania)! Next up is the excellent myth-alone episode "Welcome to Westfield"! We will be joined by returning guest Missnet, and we still have...

We are looking at this episode of Fringe from a forced perspective, but it's kind of nice that it's just the two of us for once! Even though this episode is mostly a standalone episode, it's still a really beautiful episode with a great wraparound. We share some excellent (as always) feedback from listeners like Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Geoff (xforce11), Keilly, ShelkyBean, and Anna (not Torv)! Next up is "Making Angels," and we still have two season 4 episodes available as co-host opportunities, so please be sure to click here if you would like to...

We are going back to where we've never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4! We talk about how we have been feeling about this season vs. how we felt back in the day, discuss the references to The Wizard of Oz, Walternate's shift in character, and much more! We also share some amazing feedback from listeners like Rob, Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and ShelkyBean! Next up is the direct follow-up "Enemy of...

We are going back to where we've never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4! We talk about how we have been feeling about this season vs. how we felt back in the day, discuss the references to The Wizard of Oz, Walternate's shift in character, and much more! We also share some amazing feedback from listeners like Rob, Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and ShelkyBean! Next up is the direct follow-up "Enemy of...

Helen joins us all the way from Germany this week to discuss this episode of Fringe. Listen in as we discuss the rich character moments from this episode that we love and how Eugene's story and conflict parallels both Olivia and Peter. We also, of course, share some wonderful feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce), Rory (who offers up a short stack of waffles this episode), Linda Is Lost, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and ShelkyBean! Next up, we are back to the main mythology with "Back to Where You've Never Been" when...

We are joined by Erin for this episode as we discuss the episode "And Those We've Left Behind," or, as Darrell calls it, "The Stephen Root Episode." We talk about why this episode remains so memorable to Fringe fans and how the magic of Stephen Root and Rosy Rosemont being a couple in real life adds to the authenticity of their performances in this episode! We also get some great feedback from listeners including Geoff (xforce11), Rory (who is back to waffle on some more!), Nocturnecsh, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Anna (not Torv...

It's just us this episode as we take on "Novation," Peter's first full episode this season. We reflect on some of the theories that we had back in the day about who was behind the Shapeshifters 2.0 (one of which was surprisingly quite… valid) and how we felt vs. now feel about Peter's (sort of) return to this timeline. We also get some amazing feedback from people like Polla, Vic, Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up, when we discuss "And Those We've Left Behind," we...

Subject 9 is a pivotal episode of Fringe marking Peter's return to the timeline… sort of. We are joined once again this week by the awesome Anna (not Torv) and our discussions touch upon some of the new developments about this timeline revealed in this episode such as different relationships between characters like Olivia and Nina and Walter and Nina (or Viper as you prefer), and we also discuss the incredible performance by the late Chadwick Boseman. Stay tuned for awesome feedback from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Ca...

Although we are discussing the Fringe episode "Alone in the World" this week on the podcast, we are not actually alone because we are joined by Hannah, our resident fungus expert! We talk about what we love about this episode and its themes but also express some disappointment over never seeing Aaron again despite the powerful bond that he forms with Walter. We also share some great feedback from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11, ShelkyBean, Vawn, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), and Anna (not Torv.) Speaking of Anna, she will be joining us next time for our...

We are joined by frequent feedback contributor ShelkyBean one night in April, discussing Fringe episode, "One Night in October" in which the Redverse asks for help from the Blueverse to help them stop a serial killer. We have a wonderful, deep conversation about the rich themes that are explored in this episode such as nature vs. nurture. We also share some amazing feedback from frequent feedback contributors Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and Patty from Canadia. Next up is "Alone in the World" when we will be joined by Hannah! If...

After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back for season 4, cortexifans! Join us for our premiere episode in which we discuss "Neither Here nor There," the episode that finally makes Seth Gabel a series regular and, of course, the first episode set in the new orange/amber timeline. We run through what we like about this premiere and what might have initially frustrated us, and, of course, we share amazing feedback from listeners like you, including Geoff (xforce11), Michael London of Fringe Connections, Patty from Canadia, Pavla, ShelkyBean, Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from...

"For all intents and purposes, that was the day we died." We pick right up where we left off at the end of 3.21 for the season 3 finale of Fringe and are joined by the great David Wu (who also has a Fringetastic surprise to share!) to discuss this emotionally devastating episode with a cliffhanger that will fundamentally change Fringe as we know it for the remainder of its run! We also share some great feedback (as always) from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Drew, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and Patty from Canadia! With...

We are joined by special guest Marianne this week as we discuss "The Last Sam Weiss," the penultimate episode of both this three-episode arc and of the third season. We share what we love about this episode (especially the acting from various cast members as well as the great character development that we get with Walter) but also discuss our disappointment around the enigma that is the titular Sam Weiss not being fully explained, seeming to be a thread that was ultimately dismissed. We also hear some phenomenal feedback from listeners such as Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from...

Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale! We share our thoughts on the episode and how we retroactively see the episode as mostly a setup. We also share some wonderful feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is the penultimate episode of both this arc and this whole season, "The Last Sam Weiss," when we will be joined by Marianne!

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Let's make some LSD! Join us this week as guest Damon is with us to discuss this special season 3 episode of Fringe! We nerd out over the animated portions of the episode, all of the Easter eggs, the complexity of the episode's plot and premise, how a certain Broyles scene now hits us differently, and SO much more! We also, of course, hear from some of our wonderful listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, Michael, and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer). By the way, speaking of Eric, join us next time when we cover...

We are discussing all things bloodlines (or at least baby blood samples) this week on the podcast as we finally return to the Redverse and see the birth of Henry. We are once again joined by the great Michael London of Fringe Connections to take on this episode, and we share our somewhat differing opinions regarding how this episode holds up after the timeline ends up being overwritten. We also get some wonderful feedback from Tony from New Zealand, Dan, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia. Join us next time...

We hope that you will stowaway with us on the Fringe train as we discuss this unique episode of Fringe - unique in that Anna Torv is not playing Olivia Dunham or an Olivia Dunham alternate but rather the man behind the curtain himself - William Bell (or Bellivia or Spolive as you prefer). We also finally get to meet the Blueverse version of Lincoln Lee (or Special Agent Hottie as you prefer), and we discuss what we like and maybe don't like as much on rewatch. You'll also hear some great feedback as always from feedbackers like Geoff...