Fringe

If you're a fan of thrilling science fiction shows but haven't come across "Fringe," you're in for a treat. This show, created by JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, is about a team of FBI investigators who explore strange scientific phenomena, challenging your grasp on reality. It originally ran from 2008 to 2013 and is set in a world where parallel universes and unpredicted singularities of quantum physics are a norm.

John Noble, as Dr. Walter Bishop, delivers an exceptional performance, oscillating between the brilliance and madness of his character with an engaging ease. Anna Torv and Joshua Jackson, who play FBI agent Olivia Dunham and Peter Bishop, respectively, also bring compelling depth to their characters, contributing significantly to the show's emotional tether. "Fringe" has a series of complex plotlines that require attention to detail, but the effort is well worth it.

However, "Fringe" didn't quite nail it when it comes to its handling of scientific concepts. Often, these are wildly exaggerated or entirely fictional, but if you can suspend your disbelief, the scientific jargon serves as an inventive background catalyst for character development and plot progression. Fans of "The X-Files" or "Lost" would find "Fringe" thoroughly enjoyable.