The Abducted

The Abducted



Season 3, Episode 07
Aired: November 18th, 2010
Written By: David Wilcox, Graham Roland
Directed By: Chuck Russell

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SYNOPSIS

When a serial kidnapper strikes again the emotional case hits home for Colonel Broyles, sending a determined Olivia to uncover additional details about the abductions. In the meantime, Olivia fights on and reunites with Henry to enlist his services on an intense and covert mission to return home.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

E-S-C-A-P-E

Olivia tried to escape from the Redverse back to the Blueverse by breaking into the Liberty Island facility and using the sensory deprivation tank.

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen outside the diner where Olivia and Henry meet.

Observer

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

The skull and crossbones chatroom icon in "6955 kHz" foreshadows the abduction of Max, who had a skull and crossbones flag in his room, in "The Abducted." Also, the chatroom's emphasis on the word "TEAMWORK" foreshadows the reveal that the child abductions are actually the work of two men, not just one.

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Next Episode Clue

A sign outside of Astoria Holy Witness Church in 'The Abducted' says "He That Enters Here Shall Be SAVED!". The bond formed between Olivia and Alt Broyles while working this case is ultimately what saves Olivia from death and allows her to return to her universe in 'Entrada'.

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FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: The Abducted

THE REDVERSE

  • There's a New Yonkers in New York. (Image 1)
  • The Peter Bishop act of 1991 says that every kidnapping is treated like a possible Fringe event.
  • Red Vines are a new candy. (Image 2)
  • Their F.B.I. ceased to exist more than a decade ago.
  • A voice on the radio in Henry's cab can be heard saying "Leading politicians from two of the three major parties favor the..." suggesting that American politics in the Redverse has three major parties as opposed to just two in the Blueverse.
  • The movie Casablanca may not exist in the Redverse because Fauxlivia was totally unfamiliar with it.
  • They have a 'Quarantine Zone' board game ("Can you escape before it's too late?"). (Image 3)
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Redverse: <b>Image 1:</b> New Yonkers
Image 1: New Yonkers
Redverse: <b>Image 2:</b> Red Vines
Image 2: Red Vines
Redverse: <b>Image 3:</b> 'Quarantine Zone' board game
Image 3: 'Quarantine Zone' board game

NOTABLE QUOTES

Walternate:
"There is no crime more heinous than the theft of a child."

CONNECTION CHART

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

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

S1E02 - The Same Old Story

  • In "The Abducted" Olivia, as she regains more and more of her real memories, recalls the case in "The Same Old Story" where a man drained hormones from pituitary glands to restore youthfulness.
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S1E16 - Unleashed

  • Olivia noticed the book "Burlap Bear Goes To The Woods" in Max's room in "The Abducted". This is the same book Rachel read to Ella in "Unleashed". (Image 1, 2)
Connection: Burlap Bear
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S3E07 - The Abducted
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S4E19 - Letters of Transit

  • The opening scenes of "Letters of Transit" reference Casablanca (a man named Rick owning an upscale nightclub). Peter and Fauxlivia watched Casablanca together in "The Abducted". (Image 1)
Connection: Casablanca
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