Ep 1. Olivia

As the third season of Fringe kicks off, the opening episode is titled "Olivia". The episode begins with Olivia Dunham waking up unable to recall her own name. She finds herself at an unknown hotel and quickly discovers her room is covered with photographs – all of her. She sets off to explore this new place, hesitant and confused, Olivia begins to realize that she is not in the world she knows.

Meanwhile, Peter and Walter Bishop become desperate to find a way to bring her back. We see Olivia's team work without her as they try to solve a catastrophic event in which a shape-shifter gets inside an airport and kills some people, then disappears into thin air. Agent Phillip Broyles then calls Peter to tell him they've located Olivia – in a different version of the world. In this alternative universe, Olivia is an agent of The Other Side, the Bureau's rival, and is deeply entrenched in their mission to track down and destroy our universe's universe's Olivia and her team.

Peter, surprised, decides to gather up his team and go through to the other side to retrieve Olivia. Phillip shares with Peter that he has assembled a team of good guys from the other side of the universe, including a leader named Alt-Broyles (Lance Reddick) that could help Peter and his team. Olivia is now working for Alt-Broyles, who has some information that is crucial for their mission. However, to get the information, they need to bring back Olivia from the Other Side, and that is a tricky business.

As Fringe continues to explore the alternative universe of the show, we find out more about their version of Olivia, who is a badass agent for the Other Side. She's brave, athletic, and determined to protect her people, but she is dealing with a great loss and is trying to fill the void through her work. She meets Peter, but there is no recognition from her side and Peter sees her as a total stranger. Nonetheless, Peter and Alt-Broyles start planning their mission as they need to get Olivia back before the Other Side realizes what is happening.

The episode takes fans on a wild ride as Fringe explores this alternative universe in-depth and introduces new characters to the mix. Fans of the show are treated to a show of loyalty, courage, and trust that team Olivia displays. With lots of action, suspense, drama, and humor in tow, the episode leaves the audience craving for more. Fans are also particularly excited about the surprising twist and how it broadens the possibilities for future episodes.

In conclusion, "Olivia" is a thrilling start for the third season of Fringe that keeps its audience hooked and engaged throughout. Fans understand the magnitude of Peter's mission and the fact that it will not be an easy one. The show successfully introduces new characters to the narrative while balancing the character arcs of its core cast. With the twists and turns Fringe brings to the table, this episode is a must-watch for fans of science fiction and drama.