Ep 13. A Better Human Being
- TV14
- February 17, 2012
- 44 min
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7.9 (1,952)
In Fringe season 4 episode 13, titled "A Better Human Being," the Fringe team investigates a series of bizarre events that seem to point towards someone with extraordinary mental abilities. When a man is found with the ability to control electricity, Walter is convinced that these abilities can be amplified in human beings in order to create a better human being. However, his pursuit of this goal has dangerous consequences as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of improving humanity.
As the team delves deeper into their investigations, they begin to uncover a sinister plot involving a pharmaceutical company and a group of people with heightened mental abilities. As they race to stop the pharmaceutical company from exploiting these abilities, Walter's obsession with creating a better human being threatens to tear the Fringe team apart.
Meanwhile, Peter struggles with his own feelings of being an outsider and his growing attraction to Olivia. As the events of the episode unfold, Peter must confront his own fears and doubts and find a way to trust in himself and connect with those around him.
Overall, "A Better Human Being" is a thrilling and thought-provoking episode that explores the limits of human potential and the dangerous consequences of unchecked ambition. With plenty of action, suspense, and emotional drama, it is sure to keep Fringe fans on the edge of their seats, while also raising important questions about science, ethics, and what it means to be human.