"The X-Files" with a J.J. Abrams twist, mind-bending sci-fi "Fringe" originally aired on Fox from 2008-2013 and is now streaming across the globe. Here's how to watch "Fringe" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
All 100 episodes of "Fringe" are streaming now.
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• U.S. — Max
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"Fringe" followed FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) as she formed the Fringe Division alongside brilliant-but-troubled scientist Walter Bishop (John Noble) and Bishop’s son Peter. Answering to director Phillip Broyles (Lance Reddick), they were assisted by junior agent Astrid Farnsworth (Jasika Nicole).
Comparisons to the adventures of Mulder and Scully were apt, as early days of the show saw procedural episodes in which the team investigated seemingly paranormal phenomena, usually related to the existence of parallel universes and often orchestrated by rogue scientist organisation ZFT, headed up by Jared Harris’ David Robert Jones.
The show was created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci following their time working on "Lost", and the show serves almost as a spiritual successor to the island mystery, sharing a similar tone, score and visual style, alongside Abrahms' classic ‘puzzle-box’ method of storytelling.
To say more would be to spoil sci-fi gem, but there’s a reason that over five seasons waiting for you. Read on to find out how to watch "Fringe" online and from anywhere.
Watch "Fringe" for free in the U.K.
How to watch 'Fringe' in the U.K.
Watch 'Fringe' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Fringe" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and watch "Fringe".
Watch "Fringe" around the world
How to watch 'Fringe' in the U.S.
You can watch "Fringe" in the US via the Max streaming service.
Max prices start at $9.99 per month going up $20.99 per month. Alternatively, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers.
If you are a Brit travelling in the States, you can catch "Fringe" by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and heading to ITVX.
Can I watch 'Fringe' in Canada?
Surprisingly, there's currently no way of watching "Fringe" in Canada.
If you are a Brit in the Great White North on work or for vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'Fringe' in Australia
Aussies can watch "Fringe" on the Foxtel Now platform. Prices start from AU$35 per month, but also include live TV channels. There's also a 10-day free trial, which might see you through all 5 seasons if you're committed.
If you are a Brit abroad in Oz, you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
All you need to know about 'Fringe'
Who was in the cast of 'Fringe'?
- Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham
- Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop
- John Noble as Dr. Walter Bishop
- Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles
- Kirk Acevedo as Charlie Francis
- Blair Brown as Nina Sharp
- Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth
- Seth Gabel as Lincoln Lee
- Clark Middleton as Edward Markham
- Ari Graynor as Rachel Dunham
- Lily Pilblad as Ella Blake
- David Call as Nick Lane
- Leonard Nimoy as Dr. William Bell
- Michael Gaston as Sanford Harris
- Jared Harris as David Robert Jones
- Chance Kelly as Mitchell Loeb
- Ryan McDonald as Brandon Fayette
- Kevin Corrigan as Sam Weiss
- Karen Holness as Diane Broyles
- Sebastian Roché as Thomas Jerome Newton
- Orla Brady as Elizabeth Bishop
- Philip Winchester as Frank Stanton
- Michelle Krusiec as Nadine Park
- Georgina Haig as Henrietta "Etta" Bishop
- Michael Kopsa as Captain Windmark
What can new viewers expect from 'Fringe'?
The official synopsis from ITVX reads: "A science-fiction thriller series about an unlikely trio who uncover a deadly mystery involving unbelievable events, "Fringe" delves beneath the surface as they realise that they may be part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between the possible and the impossible."
'Fringe' season guide
"Fringe" had a total of 100 episodes across 5 seasons. Depending on your streaming service, some two-parters my be listed as one bumper episode
- Season 1 (2008-2009): 20 episodes
- Season 2 (2009-2010: 23 episodes
- Season 3 (2010-2011): 22 episodes
- Season 4 (2011-2012): 22 episodes
- Season 5 (2012-2013): 13 episodes
Why was "Fringe" cancelled?
High production costs and declining viewership, largely due to Fox moving the show to the "Friday night death slot" led to "Fringe" coming to an end after 5 seasons. Having decided to conclude the show after season 4, the writers were allowed a shorter fifth season in order to give the show a satisfactory conclusion.
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