The spiritual successor to The X-Files (1993–2002), Fringe (2008–2013), is a science fiction television series that not only includes monsters-of-the-week and creator J.J. Abrams’ signature lost plot threads, but also explores time, supernatural and/or psychedelic experiences, as well as complex storytelling. As one of the last long-form televised series, Fringe did not remain in the set conventions of the narratives that came before it. Instead, the show’s toying with time, reality and characters bled into the narrative itself alienating some viewers and cementing its niche audience following. This presentation will provide an overview of the show's innovative narrative structure and central themes around time, relationships, and outlandish science. If you are joining us from the parallel universe, please bring enough candy to share. 

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Danielle Kopf-Giammanco is the Coordinator for English at the Writing Center at Saarland University and teaches writing. She is also currently working on her PhD dissertation which focuses on American true crime television narratives in the late twentieth century in North American Literary and Cultural Studies.