Few science fiction series have achieved the cult status of , the mind-bending Fox drama that ran from 2008 to 2013. Created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, the show follows FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, mad scientist Walter Bishop, and his con-artist son Peter as they investigate bizarre anomalies known as “The Pattern.” With five seasons and exactly 100 episodes, Fringe remains a benchmark for serialized storytelling, parallel universe theory, and emotional character arcs.