8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fringe (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show consistently explores complex ethical dilemmas related to science, government, and humanity's future without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology or offering ideologically-driven solutions, leading to a neutral rating.
Fringe features visible diversity within its cast, including significant roles for minority characters, but these do not appear to be explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on its science fiction themes and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Fringe is a science fiction series primarily focused on parallel universes, fringe science, and the relationships within its main heterosexual cast. The show does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in a significant capacity, resulting in a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The series 'Fringe' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While shapeshifting characters occasionally adopt different gender presentations as disguises, these instances are plot devices related to infiltration and deception, not explorations of gender identity or the transsexual experience. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fringe is an original science fiction series with characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for their portrayal in the series.
Fringe is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there were no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.2
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