http://cache.io9.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png http://io9.com/tag/john noble http://io9.com/tag/john noble

Once again, John Noble stole an episode of Fringe despite being largely sidelined. He only had a handful of scenes as Walter, and he was mostly stuck at HQ as Walternate. But there's no doubt who the most magnetic character on this show is. Both Walters revealed something about themselves and made some tough choices, in an episode that contrasted the love of shapeshifters with the love of doppelgangers. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5878148&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe has one of the best casts on television, anchored by the amazing John Noble. Last night, Noble played three versions of Walter Bishop in a single episode, with amazing fluidity and absolute demarcation. It was a virtuoso performance that reminded us just how much we love Fringe. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5876190&view=rss&microfeed=true

Walter Bishop takes matters into his own hands, in this totally horrifying moment from last night's episode of Fringe. We've been told a few times that Walter is losing his marbles, but this absolutely terrifying scene proves that actions speak louder than words. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5847902&view=rss&microfeed=true

Doctor Who ends its sixth season with a bang this weekend — but can the Doctor possibly survive? Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg's Terra Nova plunges the Shannon family into a prehistoric jungle of death. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5843758&view=rss&microfeed=true

It's finally coming back! Fringe, the show that started as a bland X-Files clone and became a quirkily brilliant epic about interdimensional war, is finally on its way back to your television screens on Friday. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5842571&view=rss&microfeed=true

The fall season is in full swing this week, with tons of TV shows returning — including the season premieres of Fringe, The Big Bang Theory, Community, Supernatural and several other shows. But there are also a number of series premieres, including Person of Interest, the creepy new show from Jonathan Nolan and J.J. Abrams. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5841582&view=rss&microfeed=true

Your favorite fish-faced Star Wars creature is living large, in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Captain Ackbar plays a key role in the new battle-heavy season opener. And we've got a thrilling new clip from the episode! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5839196&view=rss&microfeed=true

The indispensable Neil Patrick Harris appears on two different cartoons this week, as a handsome prince and a deadly supervillain — and he sings power ballads both times! Plus there are season finales of Torchwood, True Blood and Futurama. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5837375&view=rss&microfeed=true

Looks like Walter Bishop is in really bad shape in the season premiere of Fringe, judging from this grievous new photo from the fourth season opener of Fringe, "Neither Here Nor There." The new official photos also show Astrid in action, and a familiar ally back on the team. The studio also released some gorgeous new promotional images. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5837319&view=rss&microfeed=true

The man behind Walter Bishop, John Noble, proves that the real world is just as demented as Fringe's bizarre science, as he hosts a new show featuring "twisted but true" stories. MTV gives us C.O.P.S. with zombies and werewolves. And meanwhile, the Doctor ventures into a child's scary bedroom, on Doctor Who. And both True Blood and Torchwood race towards their huge season finales. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5835248&view=rss&microfeed=true

File this new TV show under "best thing ever." John Noble (who plays Fringe's mad scientist, Walter Bishop) is hosting a new series that explores "real-life stories of the dark side of science." Watch the first trailer now! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5830016&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe returns for a miraculous fourth season next month, and we'll finally get to discover just what kind of world(s) our characters are living in now. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5829195&view=rss&microfeed=true

In another universe, much like our own, last night's episode of Fringe probably served as the series finale, given how close the show came to cancellation. And in many ways, this would have been a fitting end to the series. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5799571&view=rss&microfeed=true

Last night's Fringe was full of unspeakably random plot twists, but also full of beautiful character moments — especially this one, where Walter tries to bond with Olivia over being non-neurotypical. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5797310&view=rss&microfeed=true

Wow. Fringe's war between universes turned bloody last night. Both Walters decided to make some major sacrifices, and both Olivias faced some tough choices. Fringe is once again an epic drama. Spoilers ahead... More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5795013&view=rss&microfeed=true

Now that Fringe is miraculously renewed for a fourth phenomenal season, the show is back to blowing our minds. I counted four clever misdirections in last night's episode. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5786001&view=rss&microfeed=true

William Bell's final message to Walter Bishop, earlier this year, was "Don't be afraid to cross the line." And now it seems like Bell has been taking his own advice, being all too willing to cross some huge ethical boundaries. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5783616&view=rss&microfeed=true

Here's the scene where Anna Torv really proves what a versatile actor she is — first she registers a ton of different emotions as Peter shows her his secret. And then she turns into a whole new person. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5781919&view=rss&microfeed=true

Last night's Fringe episode may have pulled off something that's never been done before: a lengthy flashback about events that nobody remembers. We weren't delving into the memories of any particular character, because they've all blotted it from their minds. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5770955&view=rss&microfeed=true

Our favorite remorseful maniac, Walter Bishop, almost completely stole last night's episode of Fringe — except that some very poignant Peter/Olivia moments demanded our attention as well. Here are the 10 greatest Walter Bishop moments from last night's Fringe. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5764909&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe keeps delivering the pain to its characters. This scene was agonizing to watch, especially with the look on Anna Torv's face as she tries to get past this impossible situation, but she can't. Poor Liv. And then it leads to one of the creepiest/tenderest scenes ever, which I honestly don't know what to make of. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5758556&view=rss&microfeed=true

So... Walternate is the villain of Fringe, right? Well, you might not think so after watching tonight's episode. We've seen "Immortality," and it's another classic Fringe episode. Tonight's episode contains some shocking revelations — but it also will change how you view some of Fringe's main characters. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5758132&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe doesn't do anything normally, so it makes sense that television's best freak show would do love triangles in a skewed, horrifying fashion. Last night, we learned a lot more about the show's central romantic dilemma... and it all spelled more heartache for Olivia Dunham. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5752561&view=rss&microfeed=true

Walter Bishop becomes an animal-human hybrid, in this ludicrous scene from last night's Fringe. But he's not the only one confronting a monstrous side of himself — last night's episode found a scary new spin on the theme of dopplegangers. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5746508&view=rss&microfeed=true

Walter Bishop got rooked last night. Of course, to be fair, he was dealing with the greatest poker face in the universe. In fact, it's official: Sawyer is no longer the greatest con artist in the J.J. Abrams-verse. Spoilers ahead! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5740420&view=rss&microfeed=true

We've seen tomorrow night's all-new episode of Fringe, and we're happy to say the show's continuing its winning streak. John Noble is still bringing the finest comic timing and raw pain to television, and Anna Torv's never been better. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5739174&view=rss&microfeed=true

It all comes to a head in Thursday's new episode of Fringe. Watch the episode's exciting fake-movie trailer — approved for audiences in both universes — below. This is going to be intense. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5702677&view=rss&microfeed=true

There's just one problem with swapping the Olivia Dunhams of two universes and embedding the "wrong" Olivia with the Fringe team of your alternate universe: She'll kick so much ass, everybody will come to love and trust her. Spoilers ahead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5694052&view=rss&microfeed=true

Last night, a big piece of Fauxlivia's secret mission was revealed on Fringe — and the show's mythology got a lot deeper. Too bad the episode itself was a little underwhelming. Spoilers ahead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5688108&view=rss&microfeed=true

Our month of painful Fringe withdrawal ended last night with yet another outstanding episode. Is there any doubt left that this show is on its way to being one of the genre's all-time classics? Spoilers ahead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5682739&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe took on a heavy legacy when it decided to name an episode after one of Philip K. Dick's greatest novels. But last night's spectacular episode actually delivered something approaching a PKD-level of insanity and neuron disruption. Spoilers ahead. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5664526&view=rss&microfeed=true

Sure, Walter Bishop's crazy ass managed to vanquish Reed Richards AND Victor Frankenstein... but today he faces a professional! Doctor fricken Evil! We're turning up the heat on io9's Mad Scientist Smackdown! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5645229&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe has already proven that it's willing to take its alternate-universe concept in shocking directions. But the first two episodes of season three have so many mind-blowing, thought-provoking, can't-believe-they-went-there moments, you'll have to watch them twice. Here's our spoiler-free preview. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5640296&view=rss&microfeed=true

Remember when we threatened to BURN THIS PLACE TO THE GROUND if John Noble was Emmy-snubbed? It's time to rally people. When will Hollywood start recognizing people with genuine talent? Walter Bishop is the best character on prime time. [Emmys] More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5583482&view=rss&microfeed=true

Scifi has traditionally been ignored by the TV Academy — which'll be handing out nominations on July 8th — but Noble did such deft, powerful work last season as Fringe's Walter Bishop that to overlook him would be a crime. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5557391&view=rss&microfeed=true

Fringe season two didn't end with a gonzo shock like the undamaged Twin Towers at the end of season one. But that's okay, because it gave us a zillion things to think about, especially in its final moments. Spoilers ahead... More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5544932&view=rss&microfeed=true

J.J. Abrams has unleashed two television shows about faith and science and strange reflections of reality. Fringe will never be as popular as Lost, but it has the potential to be far greater, as it proved last night. Spoilers below... More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5539226&view=rss&microfeed=true

In mad scientist Walter Bishop's storytale version of reality, Walter's a lovable inventor who's created everything that little children love: rainbows, bubble gum, hugs... and singing corpses. Of course. Also, check out Gene the Cow's makeover! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5528432&view=rss&microfeed=true

Last night's Fringe dipped about 10 percent in the ratings, which is a damned shame since this episode would have turned anyone into a die-hard fan of the show. Not to mention, leaving you obsessed with Walter Bishop. Spoilers ahead... More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5523268&view=rss&microfeed=true

We forgot everything about last night's Fringe episode as soon as we were done watching it — almost as if Peter Weller had traveled back in time to before it aired. Except for this one wonderful scene. Spoilers ahead... More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5518951&view=rss&microfeed=true