The first few episodes were utterly confusing until we realised that the events at the end of Season Three had logically (insofar causality weirdness can ever be logical) knocked-on into Season Four. There is still a fair bit of jumping about between universes but the entente-cordiale brings a new, cosier dimension to the relationship. Of course there has to be a baddie and the reincarnation of an adversary from an earlier season (Season Two I think) fills the void left by Walternate & the shape-shifters while the previously mostly-benign Observers take on a far more sinister edge.
The masterful writing and plot & character development continue to be the real stars with the mad-science gluing the narrative together. It is not possible to describe any of the plot without spoilers but suffice to say that a certain amount of concentration is required and even the few stand-alone episodes reveal a new intriguing twist so an unencumbered memory is essential. There is one episode towards the end of this season that seems to be totally unrelated to anything else but, surprise, surprise it does eventually make sense and sets the scene for Season Five (again, like Season Four, rumoured to be the last).
The cast continue to be superb but, again, John Noble shines brighter than the rest - he should definitely be in the running for an award of some sort. Fringe persists as one of the most original and downright strange series ever to grace our screens. Excellent, mind-bending stuff.
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Genre | Sci-fi |
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Contributor | Anna Torv, Jasika Nicole, Lance Reddick, Joshua Jackson, Various Others, Brad Anderson, Jeannot Szwarc, Joe Chappelle, Fred Toye See more |
Language | English |
Number of discs | 6 |
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Who are you? After sacrificing himself to save both worlds, Peter mysteriously returns to ours. But he has been forgotten - by Olivia, by Walter, by everyone. It's as if he never existed. At the same time, shapeshifters controlled by an unknown master begin an onslaught of destruction, and now the two former enemy universes must cooperate to defy a common foe. Fringe's thrilling 22-episode fourth season continues the inspired series' synthesis of astounding phenomena, baffling secrets and dramatic, character-driven stories. And in this season, events may prove that the most powerful force in our universe - or theirs - is not a doomsday device, not a paranormal force, but human love.
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- Language : English
- Product dimensions : 1.4 x 13.5 x 17 cm; 80 Grams
- Item Model Number : R-117306-9
- Director : Fred Toye, Various Others, Brad Anderson, Joe Chappelle, Jeannot Szwarc
- Media Format : DVD
- Run time : 15 hours and 17 minutes
- Release date : 31 October 2012
- Actors : Anna Torv, Jasika Nicole, Lance Reddick, Joshua Jackson
- Studio : Roadshow
- ASIN : B077698DG7
- Country of origin : Australia
- Number of discs : 6
- Best Sellers Rank: 22,356 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Willy Eckerslike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Staggeringly original, wonderfully strange.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2012Verified Purchase
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Mathsman
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit of a mixed bag
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2013Verified Purchase
After thoroughly enjoying the first three seasons of Fringe I was really looking forward to S4. Having just seen the finale and reflected on the series as a whole, I have to say I was left just a little disappointed in the variability of the episodes. Sure, there were some great 'Fringe' moments and the character of Walter continues to delight but I just got the feeling that that it was a series waiting for the axe to fall, not knowing whether to wrap the storyline up or to set it up for a further series. I guess it must be difficult for the show's writers not knowing whether they are going to get a green light for another series or whether they have to write episodes to tie up all the outstanding loose ends. A lot of the 'science' in Fringe always has to be taken with a pinch of salt but in S4 I was left incredulous at some of the events that occurred and the explanations given! Don't get me wrong, I really love Fringe as a show and therefore I still enjoyed watching S4. I just felt it was not 'up there' with the earlier series. I will still buy S5 when it becomes available (I have invested too much in the show not to) and I'll still be really disappointed when the show eventually ends!
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Lowenhaus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Television at its very best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2014Verified Purchase
Fringe is a brilliant combination of thought provoking science fiction, convoluted thriller and multi-layered family drama. The cast is uniformly excellent and, although John Noble's portrayal of the brilliant, eccentric and more than a little mad scientist, Walter Bishop, is one of televison's greatest creations, the show wouldn't work if Anna Torv's, often quietly understated Olivia didn't command the centre, providing a unwavering focal point around which the action and the other characters evolve and unfold.
And what a fascinating array of characters they are. No-one is exactly what they seem. Heroes succumb to their weaknesses. Villains shock with unexpected displays of compassion. Everyone has their own loyalties and agenda. Everyone is flawed. The list of guest stars reads like a who's who of American character actors and I don't remember a single performance during the entire series that doesn't bring something memorable to the role.
This is television at its very best; intelligent, complex, suspenseful, allegorical, epic, passionate, painful, uplifting, unremittingly human and wonderfully entertaining.
And what a fascinating array of characters they are. No-one is exactly what they seem. Heroes succumb to their weaknesses. Villains shock with unexpected displays of compassion. Everyone has their own loyalties and agenda. Everyone is flawed. The list of guest stars reads like a who's who of American character actors and I don't remember a single performance during the entire series that doesn't bring something memorable to the role.
This is television at its very best; intelligent, complex, suspenseful, allegorical, epic, passionate, painful, uplifting, unremittingly human and wonderfully entertaining.

Simon E
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2012Verified Purchase
Having recently watched the first three series, we bought the fourth and weren't disappointed. It is an excellent series which manages to run a number of complex story lines even within episodes. It's moved far beyond comparisons with the X-Files (which it was compared to at first) and has created its own 'mythology'. It benefits from some fine acting especially as many characters have their 'counterparts' which requires the actors to portray them in a substantially different way (John Noble is brilliant as Walter!). I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys sci-fi, good acting and a programme that actually makes you think. By the way, Amazon price and delivery were excellent!.

EJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fringe Season 4 - best series yet?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2012Verified Purchase
If you've enjoyed seasons 1 -3 of this excellent show, then Season 4 won't disappoint. There are plenty of white-knuckle moments and some excellent character-building scenes too. With Season 5 taking such a radical turn, this kind of feels like the last of the 'old Fringe' - but like another of my favourites, 'Spooks', 'Fringe' has never been afraid to take risks and it really pays off in Season 4 in my opinion. The quality of the Blu-Ray version is excellent and even though it isn't 3-D, at times it almost feels as if it is!
In short, I thoroughly recommend it!
In short, I thoroughly recommend it!