‘Fringe’ Wins A Second-Season Renewal From Fox

First Published: May 5, 2009 8:40 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Caption Joshua Jackson attends the ‘Fringe’ screening at the ArcLight Cinemas on April 23, 2009 in HollywoodFox is giving its weird-science drama, “Fringe,” the benefit of a second-season renewal.

The network’s announcement makes official what was already clear: “Fringe” premiered last September to become only one of a handful of new series to qualify as a hit.

The mystery thriller stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson and John Noble in a quest against science-based attacks waged on the world.

J.J. Abrams is a co-creator and executive producer of the show. His other credits include the TV series “Lost” and “Alias.” He is also the director of the much-awaited new “Star Trek” film.

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