Making Angels

Making Angels



Season 4, Episode 11
Aired: February 3rd, 2012
Written By: Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, Jeff Pinkner
Directed By: Charles Beeson

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SYNOPSIS

In this episode, the alternate Agent Farnsworth grants herself permission to cross over to the prime universe in order to visit Astrid and learn about her past after her father's death. In the investigation, a former MIT professor uses his talents, along with borrowed technology, to intercede in the lives of those destined for a life of suffering. Meanwhile, the Observers monitor the entire affair and learn of the failed intervention of one of their own.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

E-M-P-A-T-H

Alt Astrid had a troubled relationship with her late father and wondered if their relationship would've been stronger if she was better able to express and understand emotions.

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THE OBSERVER

Observers are featured in this episode. One can also be seen watching the incident in the parking garage.

Observer

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

The Mallum family in 'Forced Perspective' lives next to a thrift store named Anges de la Pitié, French for 'angels of pity', foreshadowing Neil's perception of himself as a savior to those who would soon experience suffering in 'Making Angels'.

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Next Episode Clue

The sign for "Quimby Ale" outside of the liquor store in 'Making Angels' foreshadows the importance of the shop at the corner of Cyprus and Quimby in 'Welcome to Westfield'.

Next episode clue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Walter called Alt Astrid 'Astro'.
  • Walter starts to like Fauxlivia.
  • This is the first episode where the Observer is identified by his name, September.

VIDEOS

Featurettes
Interviews
  • Fans Ask - The cast impersonates their coworkers.

JJ ABRAMS EASTER EGGS

  • The killer had TSA badge 0047. (J.J.)

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: Making Angels

THE REDVERSE

  • They don't have Logan International Airport in Boston.
  • They don't have TSA.

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter had a dream about eggs, asked Alt Astrid if she wanted to share some scrambled eggs with him, asked if both Astrid and Alt Astrid would like to eat eggs with chives with him, asked for some vanilla ice cream, ate Red Vines, and had a bobbin.
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Walter's Food: Red Vines
Red Vines
Walter's Food: Bobbin
Bobbin

NAMES FOR ASTRID

Walter called Astrid 'Astro', 'Asterix', and 'Aspirin'.

NOTABLE QUOTES

Fauxlivia:
"Oh. Isn't this a party? Hey, girls."
Walter:
"Mata Hari. Deceived and betrayed anyone yet today? It is almost lunchtime, after all."
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Walter:
"You may possess positive qualities that I previously overlooked."
Fauxlivia:
"Are you flirting with me?"
Walter:
"In your dreams."

CONNECTION CHART

A visualization of all the ways this episode connects to other episodes. Scroll down to see the actual connections.
Connection chart: Making Angels

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

S2E15 - Peter

  • December (about the time-viewing device in "Making Angels"):
    "You're right. It's September's."
    March:
    "He must have lost it in 1985 the night he didn't save the boy."

    In the season 4 timeline, Walter tried to save/kidnap Peter just like he did in "Peter", but September never saved them from the icy lake.

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S4E05 - Novation

  • December (in "Making Angels"):
    "You're right. It's September's."
    March:
    "He must have lost it in 1985 the night he didn't save the boy."

    In "Novation" Peter realized that the Observer's lack of action that night is what changed everything.

    Walter (in "Novation"):
    "That lake where we crossed over was frozen. The ice broke. We fell through. I tried to hold on to him... but he drowned."
    Peter:
    "The Observer didn't pull us out of the lake that night? Well, that must be it, Walter. It all makes sense now. That has to be what happened. I was supposed to die that night in both universes, but when I didn't, I became a paradox, and now, for the two worlds to heal, I had to be deleted."
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S4E16 - Nothing As It Seems

  • Olivia (to Fauxlivia about Peter in "Making Angels"):
    "Yeah, I imagine he's just your type."
    Fauxlivia:
    "Actually, no. Turns out I like the nice guys."

    Fauxlivia shows particular interest in Lincoln.

    Peter (to Lincoln in "Nothing as it Seems"):
    "You're a good guy."
    Lincoln:
    "Yeah. I'm a good guy."
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S5E12 - Liberty

  • Olivia (to Fauxlivia about Peter in "Making Angels"):
    "Yeah, I imagine he's just your type."
    Fauxlivia:
    "Actually, no. Turns out I like the nice guys."

    In "Liberty" Fauxlivia and Lincoln were married and had a family. (Image 1)

Connection: Fauxlivia's family
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S5E12 - Liberty
Fauxlivia's family
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