The final scene where September warns Walter that "They are coming" is a perfect cliffhanger. It effectively shifts the show's genre from investigative sci-fi to a survival/resistance drama for the final season. Final Verdict Rating: 4.5/5 Pros:
The episode centers on the final confrontation with , who has returned with a god complex. His plan is genuinely apocalyptic: he intends to collapse the two universes to create a "brave new world" where he can play creator. It's a classic sci-fi trope executed with the emotional weight that Fringe is known for, specifically focusing on the bond between the Bishop family and Olivia Dunham. The Turning Point: Olivia’s Sacrifice Fringe_4x22_Il_Coraggio_Di_Un_Nuovo_Mondo_Secon...
This moment is masterfully tense. Watching Walter make the choice to shoot Olivia in the head to save the world is a brutal reminder of his "old" personality's ruthlessness. However, the immediate "revival" via the Cortexiphan healing her brain feels slightly like a deus ex machina , though it fits the established lore of the drug. Key Character Arcs The final scene where September warns Walter that