Marionette

Marionette



Season 3, Episode 09
Aired: December 9th, 2010
Written By: Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker
Directed By: Joe Chappelle

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SYNOPSIS

This episode follows a series of organ recipients being tracked down and having their donated organs removed all in a scientist's attempt to resurrect his deceased love interest whose organs were donated to the victims. Meanwhile, Olivia copes with the consequences of being back in the prime universe.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

A-D-A-P-T

After seeing the extent to which Fauxlivia infiltrated her life while she was away, Olivia struggled to adapt to her new circumstances.

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen across from the Malt Shop that Walter and Peter go to for milkshakes.

Observer

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

The electronic billboard outside Springsteen Station in 'Entrada' displays advertising for "Mercy Ballet", foreshadowing the victim of 'Marionette' being strung up like a puppet and made to dance like a ballerina.

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Next Episode Clue

The name of the rail system in 'Marionette' is "Firefly Railway", foreshadowing the title and theme of 'The Firefly'.

Next episode clue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Walter called Astrid 'Esther'.
  • Who did the Observer say was "still alive," Peter or Walter? (Image 1)
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Item of interest: The Observer watching Walter and Peter
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The Observer watching Walter and Peter

VIDEOS

Featurettes
Commentary
  • Home - The cast talks about Olivia's return home.
  • Hope - The cast talks about Colonel Broyles and saving universes.
  • Who Is "He" - The cast talks about who The Observer was referring to when he said "He is still alive."

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: Marionette

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter asked where he could pick up some quality imported pickled herring, tasted supposed human ashes, asked for a strawberry milkshake with extra whipped cream, and went into a malt shop.
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Walter's Food: Supposed human ashes
Supposed human ashes
Walter's Food: Malt Shop
Malt Shop

NAMES FOR ASTRID

Walter called Astrid 'Esther'.

NOTABLE QUOTES

The Observer (on a communication device):
"I have arrived. [...] Yes, I am looking at him as we speak. He is still alive."

CONNECTION CHART

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

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

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S4E08 - Back to Where You've Never Been

  • Alt Elizabeth (to Peter in "Back to Where You've Never Been"):
    "As soon as I looked into your eyes I knew."

    Olivia was upset in "Marionette" that Peter looked into Fauxlivia's eyes and couldn't tell that it wasn't Olivia.

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