With convoluted plot threads and mysteries galore,Lostmesmerized audiences throughout its six-season run.

WhenLostfinally ended, there was a need for something just as engaging.

This is whenFringenot only stepped in to fill this void but alsoimproved uponLostwith a unique brand of brilliant sci-fi.

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Furthermore, whileLostdragged out its mysteries over many seasons,Fringeprovided more regular payoffs.

The narrativetackles parallel universes, advanced technologies, and the morality of scientific experimentation.

All this happens alongside intermingling character arcs, making the stakes personal.

A mysterious backdrop from the TV show Fringe; a neon blue apple cut in half.

This character turmoil makesFringeemotionally deep, and every revelation is genuinely satisfying.

Lost’s diverse ensemble cast features numerous captivating characters, some beloved by fans while others are less favored.

Admittedly,Lostdid a great job of creating mysteries.

Lost cast

This sci-fi procedural follows the FBI’s secretive Fringe Division and its agents Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, and Peter Bishop. Together, they investigate cases regarding strange events that threaten society, including cases of parallel universes, human experimentation, and other strange phenomena.

However,Fringe’ssmaller-scale approach permitted it to display a level of closure thatLostblatantly missed.

Meanwhile,Fringedives straight into classic sci-fi.

It works both as a complementary piece and a perfect follow-up toLost, offering new twists on old themes.

Scientist Alistair Peck who made himself into a time machine in Fringe during the events of the episode “White Tulip”

WhileFringestill left behind many questions, it was a new take on theLostformula.

Sci-fi and superhero shows with Fringe background

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