Fringe is an underrated but much-loved sci-fi show, and a lot of that can be owed to how great its pilot episode is.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The most significant parallel between the two shows is their deep focus on character dynamics.

Kelcie Mattson is a Senior Features author at Collider. Based in the Midwest, she also contributes Lists, reviews, and television recaps. A lifelong fan of niche sci-fi, epic fantasy, Final Girl ...

Fringe revolved around FBI Agent Olivia Dunham's pursuit to uncover fringe science events, along with father and son duo Walter and Peter Bishop.