Snakehead

Episode aired Dec 3, 2009
TV-14
42m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

2.2K

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Drama Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

Walter examines some bodies that have been infected with unusual worms. Olivia and Peter run an investigation after speaking with a survivor. Meanwhile Walter demands more independence from ... Read allWalter examines some bodies that have been infected with unusual worms. Olivia and Peter run an investigation after speaking with a survivor. Meanwhile Walter demands more independence from Peter.Walter examines some bodies that have been infected with unusual worms. Olivia and Peter run an investigation after speaking with a survivor. Meanwhile Walter demands more independence from Peter.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

2.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
At 23:59 the observer is seen walking down Ping Street as the Asian thug receives a call from the shopkeeper Astrid and Walter just spoke to about hookworms.

Goofs
When Walter describes his health status after the encounter with the worm, he mentions his "white blood count" being "through the roof". In fact, a very high (through-the-roof) white blood count (above normal) would be a sign of infection.

Quotes
Dr. Walter Bishop: My name is Walter. The Number 5 bus hasn't stopped here for over two hours. Not that it matters. I used up all my bus fare to dial seven wrong numbers. I can't remember Peter's number. I know it's got three fives, a one, a zero, and two sevens... but for the life of me, I can't remember the correct sequence.

Soundtracks
Fringe Main Title Theme
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by J.J. Abrams

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Featured review

8/10

The Parasitic Worms

When a group of Chinese clandestine is found dead at the seacoast, the fringe division is summoned to investigate. They find a huge worm and one a Chinese woman alive that explains that the group received pills for seasickness, but she had not swallowed hers. Dr. Bishop investigates the worm and concludes it has medicinal purpose. Therefore, the Triad gang is using the illegal immigrants to breed the parasitic worms and produce a drug for treatment of millionaires.

"Snakehead" is another episode of "Fringe" in "X=Files" style. The story if entertaining and the worms are really creepy but the writer was not inspired. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Snakehead"