Fringe

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Season 5
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 9, 2008
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Sep 26, 2012
    50
    The cast is so uniformly excellent that one's seduced into following the narrative despite the show's rather glaring narrative flaws.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 195 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 161 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 195
  3. Negative: 16 out of 195
  1. alex95
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
    A Show that has explored everything that has to be explored, Fringe continues to surprise me at the highest level continuing to be one of theA Show that has explored everything that has to be explored, Fringe continues to surprise me at the highest level continuing to be one of the best dramas on TV right now and one the sci-fi thrillers to be remembered for a long long time.… Full Review »
  2. Acriminal
    Oct 13, 2012
    0
    This show has gotten SO bad. The writing is absurd. I'm forced to watch because I've followed it thus far and don't like to leave anythingThis show has gotten SO bad. The writing is absurd. I'm forced to watch because I've followed it thus far and don't like to leave anything unfinished in a state of limbo. John Noble is this show's only redeeming quality. I can't wait until this last season is done.… Full Review »
  3. MarcDoyle
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The premiere episode is outstanding. I was particularly blown away by the scene in which Walter finds the CD and plays "Only You" by Yaz. Such a powerful moment after he had been tortured and deprived of music for so long. Etta is a terrific addition to the series as Peter and Olivia's daughter. I can't wait to see where they take this season.… Full Review »
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