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Aired Friday 9:00 PM Sep 28, 2012 on FOX

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Fringe's Season 5 Premiere: The Future Is Dandy(lion)

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Fringe's Season 5 Premiere: The Future Is Dandy(lion)

Fringe returned for its final round with our old friends in a new place, but what does that mean for the season?

By Tim Surette, Sep 29, 2012

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In the year 2036, Peter, Astrid, Walter, and Etta set out to find Olivia and free her from amber. Once they do, they discover she holds the key to finding the plans for a weapon to defeat the Observers... but Walter is captured and interrogated for the same information.

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9.5

By Rolamb, Mar 19, 2013

Every once and a while I want to see the end of this episode again. Seeing Walter in a bit of despair and then hope when he sees the flower, the colouring of that stage, the music, it makes me tear up again and again. It was a fantastic opening of a grand season. For that scene alone he should have had a golden globe (or at least a nomination).
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Set the pace

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By RuanHuman, Oct 09, 2012

It felt strange at first because the changes are so drastic. I missed agent Broyles and monster of the week... but It's a good start to what looks like it's going to be a great final season!
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Great Season Premiere!!

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By SarmenMichael, Oct 07, 2012

Let me start by saying, when it comes to Fringe I am bias and I have no problem admitting that.

Saying that I gave this episode a 10 out of 10.

Seeing Peter and Olivia reunited again always makes me happy. It has already been established nothing can keep them apart. Not even erasing Peter from existence. Olivia meeting adult Ette for the first time was such a touching moment. How would you feel in a situation like that?? Your mind would be racing...

I love Walter so much. Even though I want Winmark to die for what he did to Walter, it might have been necessary as Walter was becoming the man he didn't want to become due to Etta and Simon Foster replacing the brain matter Bell had removed from Walter's brain.

The writers of this show and the science advisors of this show should also have huge recognition as in my opinion they are awesome and seem to not only make the science believable but the also satisfy with some answers but always leaving you thinking what road the next episode could take. I love trying to guess what would happen next and being surprised every time.

Anyway, I'm babbling too much.

Just watch Fringe and Enjoy it. It's the best.moreless
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Walter's brain

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By Lccf, Oct 04, 2012

May I say, without sounding cruel, that I'm actually glad Walter is brain-damaged once more? I mean, one of the concerns I had before this episode is that I couldn't stand the creepy, badass Walter from "Letters of Transit" for 13 episodes. Given what he's capable of, Walter is likable only if he reverts to his usual goofiness. The Walter we know and love is not aware he has no pants !!! ( Hit the "thumbs up" if you agree ! ) So, Windmark, I'd like to thank you for bringing our beloved Walter back ... you have now my permission to die.

Other highlights of the episode :

- Markham ! What a pervert ! That was a nice idea ... Let's hope some people from the past keep popping up in unexpected places.

- The talk between Peter and Olivia : we've known that all along, but man, Joshua Jackson can act !!!

- The opening and closing scenes : nothing less than poetry, and that music was really good.

So, all in all, a good season opener : not exactly mind-blowing, but it serves its purpose : now I want to see more of the adventures of the Bishop family ( and yes, I include "Afro" in that, somehow ) in 2036 !moreless
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John Noble should win an Emmy

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By SophieLouiseT, Oct 01, 2012

I am at a loss as to why this incredible actor has not won an Emmy for his performance as Walter. The final scene of this premiere was so wonderful that I found myself deeply moved that it will soon be over. John Noble managed to portray pain, sadness, hope and ecstasy by just staring out a car window; what an acting giant! It is such a shame that the show has not been noticed by the awards' world; in me a small flame (dandelion!) hopes, this will be the year it finally receives recognition.moreless
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Cast & Crew: STARS

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Anna Torv	Olivia Dunham
Joshua Jackson	Peter Bishop
Jasika Nicole	Astrid Farnsworth
John Noble	Dr. Walter Bishop

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Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

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Giacomo Baessato	Guard	Guest Star
David Bloom	Neo-Observer	Guest Star
Jennifer Cheon	Triage Nurse	Guest Star
Georgina Haig	Henrietta "Etta" Bishop	Recurring Role
Clark Middleton	Edward Markam	Recurring Role
Michael Kopsa	Captain Windmark	Recurring Role

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- At about 13 minutes in, the bookstore owner cocks the shotgun without touching the grip.
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- Trivia: The glyph code for this episode is DOUBT.
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- Walter: We should be on our way by now to find Olivia.
  Peter: Nobody wants to find Olivia more than I do, but you're going to need some pants, Walter.
  Walter: I'm aware I'm not wearing pants, Peter. I'm not an idiot.
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- Widmark: You miss music.
  Walter: There's not a lot of it here.
  Widmark: We tolerate it. But it's merely tones, rhythms, and harmonic vibrations. I don't understand.
  Walter: Mostly it amazes me. Music helps you shift perspective, to see things differently if you need to.
  Widmark: See things? Like hope?
  Walter: Yes. Very much like that.
  Widmark: But there is no hope... for you. Nothing grows from scorched earth.
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- Peter: (sabotaging a machine) It's always the red wire. (nothing happens) Unless it's the white wire.
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- For the fifth season credits, the alternate credits from season 4's "Letters of Transit" are used. The credits are on dark blue and show the words Community, Joy, Individuality, Education, Imagination, Private Thought, Due Process, Ownership, Free Will, and Freedom. Over the last few words in the background is a prison camp with hundreds of men kept within.
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- Music: Only You (Yazoo)
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- International Airdates:
  Canada: September 28, 2012 on Citytv
  UK: October 24, 2012 on Sky1
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- The episode of Maverick that Markham is watching is "Duel at Sundown," guest-starring Clint Eastwood.
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