3x03: The Plateau

[kerithwyn]

One of my absolute favorite episodes. Beware of flailing in comments, imminently.





Writer: Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-Breen
Director: Brad Anderson
Originally aired: 7 October 2010

Synopsis:
Timing is everything as fatal chain reactions are deliberately set in motion. The alternate Fringe Division investigates a human drug trial that intellectually enables its patients. Secretary Bishop shares his strategic plan with Colonel Broyles about the importance of Olivia. Confusing visions surface in Olivia's mind as she adapts to Bolivia's life.

Most Memorable Quote:

PETER (as a vision): You know why you didn't die today, right? Because you didn't know the protocol. If you'd stopped for oxygen, you'd be dead right now. But you did something that he couldn't factor in, you kept running. You know why you did that. It's the same reason you thought you saw Walter in the hospital. It's the same reason why you think you're seeing me now. You're not from this world, Olivia. You're not her.

OLIVIA: You're not real.

PETER (as a vision): Real is just a matter of perception. I am here. And I'm a part of you that you have to hold onto. You can't forget who you are Olivia. You can't forget where you're from. You can't forget this. (a gentle kiss)

Links:
Episode transcript
AV Club
Polite Dissent
Pop Culture Nexus


Fanfiction:
Quantum Entanglement by rainer -- my headcanon for head!Peter.
Going to Miss Over There by Jaune Chat -- [Explicit] my headcanon for other things. :D
Fringe fics on AO3 that reference this episode

Comments

[corwinofamber]

The Fringe writers are having fun showing us the differences between Blueverse and Redverse, but they don't always think their choices through. Those zeppelins look really cool in a Toto we aren't in Kansas anymore kind of way but realistically, in what technologically advanced society would they be a viable alternative to airplanes?

One in which getting from point A to Point B as fast as possible isn't as important? They like to stop and smell the flowers on the Other Side, there are so few these days...

ETA: Zeppelins are also very energy efficient.