One Night in October
| "One Night in October" | |
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| Fringe episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Brad Anderson |
| Written by |
Alison Schapker Monica Owusu-Breen |
| Production code | 3X7002 |
| Original air date | September 30, 2011 |
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"One Night in October" is the second episode of the fourth season of the Fox science fiction drama television series Fringe, and the series' 67th episode overall. The episode was co-written by Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Schapker, while Brad Anderson served as director.
In the episode, Olivia is informed by Broyles (Lance Reddick) that the Fringe division of the parallel universe has requested their help to locate a serial killer named John McClennan (John Pyper-Ferguson). With their own universe's John, a university professor, they try to locate the other John with his knowledge of himself while also trying to prevent him of being aware of the alternate universe itself as they cross over. The episode received acclaim from critics who highlighted the performance of Anna Torv's double duty, guest star John Pyper-Ferguson, as well as the exploration of the parallel universe and the use of love and sentimentality that leads to different lifestyle choices.
Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) is informed by Broyles (Lance Reddick) that the Fringe division of the parallel universe has requested their help to locate John McClennan (John Pyper-Ferguson), a highly intelligent serial killer who has taken more than 20 victims, drilled into their skull, and killed them by freezing their brains from the inside. The parallel Fringe division wants Olivia to bring the prime universe's version of John, a professor of forensic psychology who specializes in serial-killer profiling, to examine the last known residence of the Parallel John and try to deduce where he may be. Still cautious of the parallel Fringe's intentions, Olivia agrees to help. She meets with the Prime John, explaining their need, but without revealing the existence of the parallel universe. He offers to help, and willingly takes a tranquilizer that puts him to sleep during the transport to the parallel universe through the Machine Room bridge.
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