The Fringe Division investigates a series of bizarre global events known as —from people melting in mid-air to the use of engineered parasites. These events are orchestrated by a rogue scientific group called ZFT ( Zerstörung durch Fortschritte der Technologie ), led by the brilliant biochemist David Robert Jones .
: The division is formed after Olivia's partner, John Scott, is exposed to a chemical agent during a pilot episode investigation at Boston's Logan Airport. Structural Elements: Glyphs and Cyphers fringe season 1 index new
Season 1 also establishes the show’s unique "fringe science" philosophy. The series operates on the fringe of plausibility, positing that the impossible is merely science that has not yet been understood. The reboot of the "null hypothesis" in the season finale is a perfect example of this. The show treats science not as a rigid set of laws, but as a fluid, malleable force. The Fringe Division investigates a series of bizarre