FOX have decided that five seasons of Fringe is enough for them. The TV Show which premiered on the Fox Broadcasting network on September 9, 2008 will conclude on January 18, 2013, with a two-hour series finale.
Is this the end?
But is this really the end for Peter, Olivia, Walter and Astrid? We’ve seen it happen before where another network has picked up a show after it has finished. It happened with Supernatural, they began on the WB Network but are now part of the CW Network’s lineup. Futurama has a similar story with Fox, the original broadcaster cancelling the show, only for it to get revived again for Comedy Central. So why not a sixth season of the show? It is a huge hit with fans from all over the world, and I’m sure there’s still a market out there for it.
Hope.
Well, it could become a reality. There have been some talks of another network picking it up. There are rumours that it all depends on whether or not the cast still want to do it, and apparently Anna Torv is all for it! I guess it depends on Joshua Jackson and John Noble. John is 64 years old now and has been having some health problems recently.
Could the show work without Peter and Walter Bishop? How would it work without them? They are Fringe division. Having said that, they have created other universes and traveled through time.
How could it work?
There could be a season focusing on the young Walter Bishop and William Bell.
Could future seasons (if they happen) be shifted to focus on Etta Bishop? She was certainly loved by the fans. Besides, there’s 20 years of story there.
They’ve created parallel universes and traveled through time, so why not? The original cast could make guest appearances.
There’s plenty of scope for the show and I would love to see this show get another 5 seasons. What do you guys think? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. The fans petitioned and campaigned for this fifth season. So why not do the same thing for further seasons?
I think it’s a great idea. Anna Torv as Agent Olivia Dunham is perfect! It suits her perfectly as the female lead character. She is the reason I watch Fringe (also actor John Noble).
If John Noble and/or Josh Jackson decide not to continuing in Fringe, what about the ‘soul magnet’ transfer to another body (like Doctor Who).
It would be great to see Etta (Georgina Haig) back, teaming with her mother Olivia in Fringe Division. That would make a dynamic duo!
I am looking forward to that!
Cheers!
Tina
I like the way you think :D
I would tend to agree with your sintiments, except for the fact that in time period the Season 5 left off at, Etta was only 3 or 4 years old.
Anna Torv is the one who has always stated that 5 seasons is enough, and she has made it very clear that this short season 5 is a good way to end things.
And it is time to move on, Anna Torv is to good to be stucked in this role.
I am certain that Anna Torv is getting a lot of job offers for roles that have far better writing than what she gets as Olivia for the past seasons.
BTW I am also certain that Anna Torv does not share information with papz on the set and certainly not this one.
The answer is no. Without the Bishops, there is no Fringe. They were the reason I was drawn to this show from the beginning and the moment they are gone, it’s over. Fringe was never Olivia’s story, it was about Walter, Peter and Olivia.
This season is their chance to end this show with dignity and if Anna Torv isn’t ready to move on, I guess it’s possible to make a show in a lesser TV network about a different universe, where an alternate Olivia is an FBI agent that investigates fringe cases. Repetitive, uninteresting, dull.
I hope Josh Jackson and John Noble aren’t up for this. I hope they are smart enough to move on.
From Spain we want the series to continue with any other company.
We also want to Anna Torv as Olivia in the lead role, because without Anna Torv, Fringe is not. In Spain the series follow a large number of people online, it is not issued in any chain and channel + avierto not have many people. It is also no publicity is given to the series.
I love Fringe. I love Anna Torv, I love Olivia
To “FYI” – You don’t know anything factual at all, so please stop talking like you’re Anna’s best friend. Can’t we all just enjoy the show for what it is without always having to read this fangirl nonsense? I enjoy this site because usually it avoids all of the Anna Torv vs Joshua Jackson bile out there. Sadly, it looks like it’s starting to leak in here too…
Fringe is not Fringe without the golden trio of Walter, Peter, and Olivia. Without any of them, things get flat. This is not just Anna Torv’s show regardless of the delusional belief of some fangirls.
It is NOT Fringe is anyone is not present, and I will not support some Fringe knockoff.
Wyman is moving on to a new pilot project and a planned end is in sight. Do you want good memories of this show, or to watch it milked into a former shadow of itself? I want a good story that goes out with a bang.
No. With where they’ve gone with the storyline this season, while I hate what is happening to the characters, the writing and the acting has been upped dramatically, and I’m hopeful with where this story could be headed. I don’t want this show dragged out to the point where it loses it’s grit, marvel and heart.
For those in Spain and elsewhere who don’t want the show to end– you can just rewatch it from the beginning, as it will be in syndication (one of the reasons Fringe got a 5th season– because they wanted a nice round number– 100 episodes– for re-airing on another network). I say end the show while it’s at its best, then just re-air it on Sci-Fi and whatever other networks around the globe.
There’s also always that chance that we see the actors on another JJ Abrams related project (you keep seeing “Lost” folk everywhere, don’t you? Well)…
Both Anna Torv and John Noble have said in the past that 5 seasons are enough. Everybody is ready to move on. I am as glad as the rest of the fans and the cast to get these last 13 episodes to wrap up the story. I am going to miss them.
Dblmars says:
I have been a fan of the show from the first episode, and as sad as I am to see the show end; there is something to be said for them leaving at the top of their game.
Now on the other hand, the cast has been quoted as being receptive to doing movies sometime in the future. That is what I hope for, with a movie budget and everybody associated with the show rested, and ready to reprise their roles. The thing to keep mindful of is not allow to much time to pass between the final episode and the movies beginning production
(no more than a 1 year’s time).
Guys any hope for a movie is completely misguided. Fringe does NOT have the ratings for a movie. As much as I love it and as much as this season has been awesome, they haven’t picked up any viewers nor will they. There is no chance for another season or a movie, as cool as it would be. Fringe is lucky to have this many seasons ratings wise it never should have made it past season 2. Fox had a soft spot for the show and it has a loyal fanbase, but it is tiny. Look at the ratings. They would lose 10s of millions on a movie. I just don’t see how you could justify making it.
Also the episodes without Peter were aweful. He is what makes this show not Anna. Sorry guys, no movie, no pickup. Supernatural in its 8th seasons on a small network gets better ratings than fringe did in its prime.
Agree with you on the movie probably not happening (& if they end the show the way I think they might end it, that will pretty much kill any hopes for a movie). Disagree with you about Peter being the show. Peter, Olivia & Walter are what make the show. We’ve already seen how different the show would be without Peter. I do believe the same would be said if Olivia or Walter’s characters were gone as well.
Olivia, Walter and Peter, the 3 of them make Fringe. It doesn’t need to be a p*ssing contest people. :)
I wish people didn’t state their opinions as facts. If Josh is the reason you watch this show well good for you but that doesn’t mean it is like that for everyone else. For me John and Anna make this show not Josh. Having said that, Fringe without any one of them just wouldn’t have the same feel and that is something I don’t want to watch.
The finale has already been written. Season 5 is the end.
I am a Fringe fan and have watched the show faithfully since the first season. As much as I love Fringe, I would have to say no. Unless all the original cast members remain a part of the show, and as long as there is still an interesting story to tell, than Fringe should continue. A new Fringe with different characters or with even ONE of the original cast missing would not be Fringe.
Now, a Fringe spinoff might be acceptable if it were as intelligently written, directed, cast, and produced (including music) as the Fringe we now love.
There is nothing wrong with a good spinoff. My favorite actor is Anna Torv. Hope she doesn’t fall for taking a role as Dexter’s new psycho wife or something weird like that, Fringe meets Dexter. I disagree with the idea that a movie wouldn’t work. Fringe is in a super flow. Great story telling. I will definitely re-watch it several times and perhaps with a bit of Walter Bishops helper herbs.
I think it`s not a good idea, i love fringe , and i am gonna miss it , but they say that this is the end, so let`s finish this.
Fringe tracing another storytelling without any of the cast(anna, john or josh) it`s no good for me , i think.
They are a part of a all.
If we didn`t had anna or john instead of josh in season four , it have been the same result.
I would like to see them separately in new projects, also georgina haig.
If Fringe ends at Season 5, I will find the producers and shoot them ;D
No I’m just kidding, but seriously, it’s one of the very few shows I bother to watch because it is simply magnificent. The concept is amazing, the characters are biblical, the acting and visual effects are extreme to the point that this show could become the next Supernatural (The other show I bother to watch ^c^;).
DO NOT END FRINGE HERE PLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE :c
xD
I get where yoour coming from and if a network does pick up season 6 and they can make a compelling screenplay then that’s great but the past five seasons have been terrific, I hope that it isn’t dried up but if it is then I wouldn’t wish to see it go down hill.
But I agree that five isn’t enough.
Whether we like it or not, all good thinks come to an end…eventually. If they stop at season 5 or 9, will it matter? We will watch it for another few years and then we will be dealing with the same question..do we want this production to be stopped now or to be continued? Well, my opinion is …why delay something inevitable?
Of course Fringe should continue. It is a worldwide watched serie and we (the fans) want more. There is plenty of story to go on!
I ONLY JUST STARTED WATCHING THE SHOW IN NOVEMBER OF 2012… I LOVE IT AND HAVE MADE MY WHOLE FAMILY BECAOME ADDICTED WERE UP TO DATE AND I WANT MORE :( KEEP FRINGE GOING
Hubby and I love Fringe and would love to see it continued whatever station picks it up – we would watch it. However, we feel like a lot of others do that without all of the main characters, Olivia, Peter, Walter and Astrid and even Boyles, that the show wouldn’t be the same; it’s all or nothing.
However, if the show doesn’t continue, we would watch Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson and John Noble with whatever show they end up on because I’m sure we will see all of them again on some other shows.
i got into Fringe a few weeks ago and addicted doesnt come close to how i am with this show! i demand more!!!!
Just like alot of good shows, FOX always seems to lose the good ones. At least give us one more season to fill in the holes,like William Bell.
YES! They have to make another few seasons. I have watched fringe from the beginning and love it. The best show on tv. Walter could make special appearances as he is my fav character I just love his quirky and ecsentric behaviour lol. WE WANT MORE! From bonny Scotland.
I love fringe and I want it to air for more seasons so we can see Etta grow up! It would be wrong for them to leave us wondering what happened. I have watched it since seaskn one, and have loved every mintue of it. There are very few shows that hook you from the first episode. Please Please bring fringe back! Oliva,Peter,Walter,Astrid and the rest of the crew are awsome and cativate us all!
Yes this should happen I love this show
Should have an 1970′s or 1980′s spinoff like Season 2 Episode 16, but with the actor who played the young Spock out of the star trek movie and a spunky young walter doing acid and the experiments they talked about.
Hi, I’m from Portugal and we all love Fringe. We hope that the tvshow will not end. Maybe for the 6th season the the story will be focus on Etta and Olivia. If Joshua Jackson will not continue on the show, the story would be like this: Etta is adult and Peter is dead. Etta wants to know more about her grandparent. Olivia will remember somehow Walter’s sacrifice and they will try to rescue him back. OR: Young Walter recieved something ( from him on the future, 2106) that pay his attention. So he thougt that thing came from somewere else. Than he built the Universe Window…….
I would really love to see more fringe! As for walter not being able to do it, last nights final episode leaves all sorts of posibilities for the future! perhaps the entire next season could have peter seeking a way to connect with his father after walter’s sacrifice. Also, it sure did seem like the show was going to go another direction way back in season one and two, there were questions raised that have not yet been adressed.
I hope there will be a season 6 , or at least another series with this crew , i really miss them
Am from Kurdistan of Iaq I watched evey episodes of the series its like a dream coming true in every episode I watched . with all my heart I wish to see another season with all the cast and crew as before, and hope that john nobel get well too.
i’m a big fringe fan, but 5 seasons are enough.
img miss olivia
I love this show! The cast should have the opportunity to create another 5 seasons. This is a unique show that you become addicted to and feel like another member of fringe division. :)
This cannot be the end of Olivia, Peter, Walter, Astrid, and Etta !
It’s Fringe weirder things have happened (: you left me still wondering!
running a fringe show without olivia walter and peter is like running 24 without jack bauer.
I agree with Jay’s comment. They should bring Fringe back. With Peter looking for a way to bring Walter back. Absolute brilliant idea. Could’nt have said it better myself. To many questions left unanswered.
It’s over for good.
It is an amazing series, I’ve watched it since season one, and I’ve loved it ever since. It has everything in it, Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, and Comedy. I hope that they’ll make at least another 5 seasons.
Too much of a good thing is bad. I think it ended well, and to pursue another series could very well change the perception people had, and will have of the series. Too many series have failed to live up to the standards of the previous series, and could not continue to captivate the audience. I think that Fringe warrants to be rememered as a great series, instead of one that started great and ended with a catastrophe.
I hope, its not gonna be next season, its good with end like this.
I dont wanna have this memory destroyed and dont want to wait 6 mo for the next season :)
me gustaria que esta serie continuara hay muchos fanaticos de esta.pude continuar con la secuencia de los demas personajes no necesariamente del dr bitchop.
That was a great ending. I totally want to watch next season, as You sugested – about some earlier or generally other events. I think it would work without Walter, But I love Olivia and idea of cortexiphan – how many posibilities it gave! I also like VFX, it is the best made, edited and the most unique series I’ve ever seen. Also it has many unusual ideas, devices, scripts. I couldn;t imagine television without appropriate successor.
would love for another network to take this over and run with it there is plenty of scope for adding series after series, i do hope they keep this going it was a great show loved Olivia in it Top Bird !
Hi from Argentina! This show is (don’t want to say “was”) something different.. I’m watching several us tv series, like TWD, Falling skies, etc.. And none of them are up to when compared with Fringe.
Of course I would love to see a Season 6 or some kind of Fringe continuation with some of the same cast, but I would definitely love to see a completely new series with all the cast from Fringe. Not to mention that it should go around sci-fi, allien or paranormal stuff.
Well, I have to say that I really enjoy reading your comments and I love when the cast tweets something, like Josh usually does.
Have a nice day!
I did love every minute of it but I think it’s time to let go.
You cannot push it further without losing aim. I agree with Kaskak who said “Too much of a good think is bad”. I would love to see something similar with such good plot and actors in the near future!
Kudos to all who made it possible!
I really would like to see the next season, it would be just great, but personally I believe that it cannot exist any Fringe season without the legendary Fringe Division composed by John Noble as Walter Bishop, Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop, Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham and Jasika Nicole as Astrid. I really love John Noble, he’s just a great actor, invaluable, without him it would not be the same show, for sure. Joshua Jackson is also a talented actor, without Peter the show would not be our loved Fringe anymore. Of course I love Anna Torv, she’s a very good actress, perfectly cut for the Olivia’s role.
I dont think it would be worth calling the show fringe if they change the cast like that it could be a spine off if any thing of the show but called something ells but no the show would not be the same if it was all different cast.
I absolutely love this show! But, if Walter Bishop( John Noble ) isn’t in it, then why watch it! It’s all about Walter!
Hope he gets well, very soon!
Absolutely Make 5 or 10 more seasons !!! the show is amazing and i for one never missed one episode! as far as the cast… well Etta was pretty good with exception of being teenager dumb too often which was irritating at times, the writers of the show could fix that though
Cringe the end of Fringe!
I could not believe my ears when a friend told me of the end fringe. I’ve watched every episode since the pilot.
The Friday Night schedule means that
I have watch the show online because
It conflicts with work. Even with that i’ve
Kep with the show. I think is the most original show andbest written show ever. I’d love to see the effects of Olivia’s Cortexiphan on Etta.
We’ve seen hints in thirty year old Etta. A whole season can handirit.maybe Olivia will cross over to ask. walternet for help.John Noble could make one or two appaeraces. Let’s keep our show alive. The show actually. Bring real fringe science to mainstream by inspiring young minds.,even wthout Cortexiphan.
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Do a spinoff with Zachary Quinto as the young William Bell :D
I don’t know. The storeline had pretty interesting climax’s like ( the machine creating a bridge between universe’s, The observer’s being more evolved then the world, invading.
I guess what I’m trying to say is how can you top that.
Also tho I am Curious to see what happen’s to walter when he travels threw the wormhole to the future with the boy.
would he try to go back to his timeline, perhaps showing up where the walter at the reseted timeline died?
Hi, I’m a huge fringe fan so I hope that fringe is continued because I would be over the moon , fringe is truely amazing its like nothing I’ve ever watched before I have no words to describe how much I love watching fringe…if the series is continued with walter bishop, peter bishop, olivia dunham,astrid,lenken lee, phillip broyals , etta as well as the ultimate universe it would be awesome because with out them fringe would not be fringe, these people fit in the scenes perfectly they make fringe what it is and it would not be the same with out them.
It wont be the same without Peter, I want more seasons but with Peter and Olivia :’( I miss them and their cases
Fringe was a great ride, I loved it. But I’m afraid that, like our favorite trio, we must be courageous and say goodbye! Their timeline had ended. Time to look for a new series :)
Although… Maybe…. naw, just kidding it’s over
unless…
UNLESS…………
UUUUNLEESSSSS…………
That’s it! Astro, you’re a genius! Upon watching the last episode of the last season, one must quickly go back to the very first episode of the very first season! This will create a all-time-consuming black hole in the fabric of your life. You will never have to say goodbye to Peter, Olivia and Walter as the four of you will exist in a pocket universe inside your apartment. Until you die of starvation and only the three of them remain in your apartment. Now that you, the observer, are gone they are finally free to go wherever they want… in this timeline at least… muhahahahaha MUHAHAHAHAHAA
well, no-one can deny Peter’s last reaction screams for more
I just finished season 5 of Fringe and it felt rushed. I think if they created more seasons they could go back and fix a lot of time gaps. Fringe has been my all time favorit show in since the first season was aired. As a fan I support the show 100% hoping the franchise will continue. The cast was very strong and John Nobel did an amazing job as Walter Bishop.
I felt that the fifth season was rushed. Also that I 6th season would be successful! As long as the main cast had guest appearances I would be fine with it. The show could focus on Olivia Etta and Astrid and Peter getting Walter back from the future.FRINGE is my favorite show of all time and I would be fine with whatever happpens as long as the show goes on!
I can’t get this show out of my head and miss Walter the most. The real life actors have suggested there could be a movie and we can
hope for that. John Noble’s acting was incredibleas Walter. Its like magic knowing someone could be that brilliant to make anything happen. Science is magic! The ratings were not high for Star Trek either and look how many iterations that franchise has managed. Give us more!
I really hope there will be a movie or another season (maybe focus on Etta and here fringe division)
J.J. Abrams please make the right decision!
I love this show and I can’t get enough of the intelligence behind this and the romance between Peter and Olivia. And can’t get enough of Walter. I could watch the show for as long as there is to watch. Im sure anyone who watches it once will get drawn to it too like i did. :)
I´m divided on another season/approach.
It was good that they ended it with the fifth season, because it would have dragged the story too long and maybe made it worse.
On the other hand I will say this: Give a new story/approach a damn chance! Really.
Why do everyone EXPECT a worse fringe series? There are a lot of holes, which can be closed with a new approach. What happens, when Walter and the boy arrives in the future? I don´t think it is a stable world, because you don´t have to temper with shutting the human emotions down by some norwegian scientist.
There are many possibilities, how to set it up. And IF, I say IF the main cast is available or in “mood” to stick to another approach, it could be very successful.
It all depends on the backstory and I would give it a chance. Afterwards you can always say its bad. But it´s even worse to not try at least, when the story is good ;).
Fringe Season 6 officialy renewed on CBS!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where did you read that? Would like to know the link.
You do know that what happened with supernatural is not the same don’t you? Fringe was cancelled… Supernatural was never cancelled.. Along with many other shows from the WB supernatural was moved to CW because WB and UPN merged and created one network so supernatural was renewed to continue on that network just like other shows like smallville and other WB shows… It could still happen because it has happened with other shows like The Game for example but spn is not at all an example of this..
Perhaps, by changing the timeline the plan no longer exists because it was made because of the observers! So the Bishops might live and they can make a season 6!!!
I´m live in austria and i´m also a big fan of fringe. I hope that an other channel or fox make one or many next seasons of fringe. I think all actors of fringe should play in the next seasons. Because they all made was “Fringe” are
The only limit for more seasons would be lack of imagination. This show could go on forever with the right writers and strong minds! Come on people, open your creative channels. The idea of guest appearances is excellent!
open your mind to the impossible… Walter Bishop
Fringe must go on. In my books it is the best series on tv.
I absolutely love the fringe series here in wales United Kingdom and would love to see another series aired on sky one gutted it ended :( :(
I’m originally from Wales too, where about are you from?
Just do it, we need more Fringe. plssss
This is one of the greatest shows i have ever seen so i vouch for it to continue however the follow up story will be
Please bring upper Fringe. The characters were great
YES PLEASE CONTINUE THERE IS SOOOO MUCH MORE THAT CAN BE TOLD OR EXPLAINED AND TO BE HONEST Y NOT GO FOR THE LONGEST SHOW/SEASONS THIS SERIES HAS OPENED SO MANY DOORS FOR ITSELF TO JUST END IT I MEAN AS LONG AS U FIND ACTORS AND ACTRESSES THAT ARE GOOD LIKE THE ALREADY BRILIANT AND AMAZING CAST THAT HAS MADE THIS SHOW IN THE TOP 4. JUST DO IT! !!!! BUT IF U DONT LET THE “NEW” CAST RUIN IT IF THERE IS TO BE A NEW CAST!!!! DO IT DO IT HAHA
Why is everyone saying it would have to be the TRIO of Walter, Peter, and Olivia?! What about ATRID!! I LOVED Astrid on the show, especially when she played the other version of herself in the alternate universe. The girls got talent! Not to mention she is beautiful, charming, and definitely entertaining all around. I say the whole cast or no cast!
Yes please fringe 5 more seasons I would like to see Etta as a baby and growing up and Peter Olivia astrid and Walter I love this show why is it every time I start a show the tv stations cancel them mabe we should stop tv all together and stick with netflix and Hulu
I am disappointed to learn that Fringe is ending. I really hope that another network will pick up the show. I dont think it would work without the whole original cast staying on.
its really disappointing to hear that there will b no season 6 for fringe……..!!!its has become a craze around d globe…..it feels as if d three are always with us…..such was their impact…..hats off to peter,olivia & walter not forgetting astrid…..the show is gr8…why the hell is any network not picking this show?????
This is the best tv show I have ever watch. It’s always somthing new in every episode and hits spot everytime. It make me eager to watch another episode please have another season you will make my season.
Hello, I’m one of the avid fans of Fringe casts from the Philippines. I really do hope there will be another season for Fringe. Same main casts, Anna Torv, John Noble and my crush Joshua Jackson. They are all incredible. If not, then a movie would also do. :)
Another idea would be Walter in the future with Michael and his great great grand children’s
It would be great if they had more season but must be witht he full Fringe team
I have only recently started watching but already I’m addicted. Five season is just not enough. With so many possibilities, the show must go on!