Fringe

While the FOX drama Fringe was initially compared to The X-Files, it has proven to be a unique exploration of the unexplainable in its own right. FBI Agent Olivia Dunham is assigned to a special unit that investigates peculiar phenomenon but whereas The X-Files was an exploration of paranormal activity bordering on the supernatural, Fringe is grounded in the exploration of “fringe science”—scientific inquiry in an established field of study which departs significantly from mainstream or orthodox theories. Dunham is joined by Walter Bishop, a former scientist employed by the government who has spent the past seventeen years in a mental institution, and his estranged-but-likewise-genius son, Peter. While Fringe may be considered “science fiction,” its plots of possibilities, and questions of moral responsibilities in regards to scientific experimentation and research, actually transforms the series into a cautionary tale for our times.

The DC Comics of Fringe Examination of the DC Comics series of graphic novels based on the FOX drama Fringe and how they offer insight into the psyche, motivations and personal storylines of the characters.

Fringe and The Harvard Psychedelic Club Comparison of Walter Bishop and William Bell from the FOX drama Fringe and Timothy Leary, among others, as portrayed in the book The Harvard Psychedelic Club.

Fringe Science: Explorations of the Sci-Fi Drama Review of the book Fringe Science: Parallel Universes, White Tulips, and Mad Scientists, which offers insights and observations on the FOX drama Fringe.

PaleyFest DVD Series: Fringe Recap and highlights of the PaleyFest panel discussion on the FOX drama Fringe in April 2009, with Joshua Jackson, John Noble and Anna Torv, amongst others, in attendance.