5x06: Through The Looking Glass And What Walter Found There

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Though the title is an allusion to Lewis Carroll's famous novel, apart from the obvious--both are about the adventures of the title characters after stepping into an alternate universe--the parallels end there. Alice finds her mirror universe by accident; Walter Bishop, with the help of "Donald," created his. Alice wanders around meeting the Red Queen and the White Queen and having madcap adventures; Walter is there on a serious mission. He's looking for something he has hidden there, something he needs to complete his plan to save the world.


Whatever we might have believed, whatever we might have wanted, it becomes increasingly clear during season five that for the writers, Fringe is a redemption story, specifically the fall from grace and the redemption of one man: Walter Bishop.

Writer: David Fury
Director: Jon Cassar
Originally aired: 09 Nov 12

Synopsis: Peter and Olivia mourn the loss of their daughter. Walter de-ambers tape eight and takes off on his own to find the next piece of the plan to save the universe. Astrid, Olivia, and Peter take off to find him. When Walter is discovered by the Loyalists, Peter's Observer Brain Hack starts paying dividends and aids in their escape.

Most Memorable Quote:
OBSERVER #2 (to Peter): I know what you have done. You have made a grave mistake. You do not realize what is happening to you.

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