TV has produced numerous acclaimed most underrated projects in the sci-fi genre. Nevertheless, the show in question lasted for five seasons, a feat for any TV series nowadays, and was quite successful during its run (regarding its duration and quality).

Some of the best sci-fi shows of all time include well-known titles such as Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, Doctor Who, and so on. These series have been relentlessly praised by critics and fans alike and have been used as inspiration for other sci-fi stories. However, another fantastic sci-fi project is well under the radar, despite producing 100 great episodes.

Fringe Was A Great Sci-Fi Show Throughout And Never Had A Bad Season

Fringe Ran For 5 Seasons & 100 Episodes

The Fox sci-fi series Fringe, created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, premiered in September 2008 and ran for five seasons and 100 episodes, ending in January 2013. It follows three characters — Olivia Dunham (an FBI agent), Walter Bishop (a genius, mad scientist), and Peter Bishop (an intelligent, sarcastic jack-of-all-trades and Walter's estranged son). The three of them, plus Astrid Farnsworth (another FBI agent and Walter's assistant), make up the Fringe Division, a t Federal Task Force. Throughout Fringe's run, the characters worked together to solve episodic and overarching unusual mysteries that were all thrilling, surprising, and entertaining.

Fringe was still a consistent series, which is impressive due to its long duration.

While some episodes of Fringe weren't as fun as others, given that it featured traditional episodic storytelling and a monster-of-the-week formula, all were better than most sci-fi shows' entire runs. Fringe was still a consistent series, which is impressive due to its long duration. It's undoubtedly worth watching, especially for those craving their next sci-fi fix.

Some Fringe Episodes Were Better Than Others, But The Show Remained Consistent

Many Of Fringe's Best Episodes Came In Season 2

As mentioned above, some of Fringe's episodes were weirder than others. However, the Fox show's top episodes were unbelievably good and should be among the best stories in the history of sci-fi TV. Plus, it helps that the most renowned Fringe episodes are quite diverse and spread throughout the series' five seasons. While season 2 is inarguably the best, each one contains exciting and shocking plots.

Fringe's highest-rated episode on IMDb is "Peter" from season 2, but many agree that "White Tulip," which premiered just a couple of weeks later, is the show's best. Other episodes with great, memorable moments include the series finale and the two-part season 2 finale. Overall, though, Fringe is simply a masterpiece and deserves a lot more recognition in the sci-fi world.

Source: IMDb