Fauxlivia
A shadow agent who crossed worlds to become the hero two realities needed.
Fauxlivia is the fan-given nickname for Olivia Dunham from the parallel universe, introduced in the second season as the doppelgänger of the prime-universe Olivia. She is an FBI agent in her own reality, working under Walternate, the alternate Walter Bishop. Fauxlivia initially replaces prime Olivia in the prime universe, sharing a kiss with Peter Bishop and becoming intimate with him before her true identity is discovered. She is ultimately captured by the prime Fringe team and later voluntarily returns to her own universe after being released, but her actions set off a chain of events that deeply affect both universes.
- Character Name
- Olivia Dunham (Parallel)
- Affiliation
- FBI Special Agent (Parallel World)
- First Appearance
- Season Two
- Universe
- The Parallel Universe
- Status
- Alive (Restored Timeline)
Lore & Background
In the parallel universe, Olivia Dunham serves as an FBI agent under Walternate. She is the doppelgänger of the prime-universe Olivia, and the source notes that viewers are introduced to her following a plot line in the second season. Fauxlivia replaces prime Olivia in the prime universe, where she shares a kiss with Peter Bishop and becomes intimate with him. When Peter discovers the deception during a confrontation, Fauxlivia is taken into custody by the prime Fringe team before being sent back to her own universe. The source also reveals that the alternate Walter plans to use prime Olivia's Cortexiphan-derived abilities to find a way to safely cross universes, indicating that Fauxlivia's universe is in conflict with the prime universe.
In Their Own Story
The lab hummed with a low frequency, the air thick with ozone and tension. She stood by the glass partition, watching her own reflection in the Prime Universe. The red light of the machine cast long shadows across her face, highlighting the weariness in her eyes. 'We can't fix this alone,' she said, her voice steady despite the tremor in her hands. She reached out to touch the cold surface, a silent promise that no matter which side of the glass they stood on, they would find a way back home.
Reader's Guide
Fauxlivia begins as an antagonist driven by grief and duty, tasked with retrieving Peter Bishop from the Prime Universe. Her arc transforms her into a bridge between two collapsing worlds. She possesses FBI tactical training alongside supernatural resilience gained from experimental chemicals. This physical edge allows her to survive situations that would kill ordinary agents. Key moments include her initial confrontation with Prime Olivia and her eventual decision to trust Walter Bishop. She ultimately sacrifices personal happiness to ensure the survival of both realities, cementing her legacy as a savior.
Did You Know?
- Fauxlivia is introduced in the second season of Fringe as the doppelgänger of prime-universe Olivia Dunham.
- She shares a kiss with Peter Bishop while impersonating prime Olivia in the prime universe.
- Peter discovers the deception during a confrontation, and Fauxlivia is taken into custody by the prime Fringe team before being sent back to her own universe.
- The alternate Walter plans to use prime Olivia's Cortexiphan-derived abilities to find a way to safely cross universes.
- Fauxlivia is an FBI agent in the parallel universe, working under Walternate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fauxlivia?
Fauxlivia is the fan nickname for Olivia Dunham from the parallel universe, who first appeared in Season Two as the doppelgänger of our main character. She serves as an FBI agent in her own reality under the command of Walternate before crossing over to the prime universe.
What role does Fauxlivia play in the story?
Initially posing as the prime Olivia, she infiltrates the team and forms a romantic connection with Peter Bishop while working for Walternate's agenda. Her presence creates significant tension between the two worlds until her true identity is revealed by Walter Bishop.
How does Fauxlivia's arc conclude?
After being trapped in the prime universe, she eventually returns to her own reality through a series of dimensional shifts orchestrated by the characters. In the restored timeline, she remains alive and continues her life as an agent in the parallel world.
Why is Fauxlivia important to Fringe's plot?
Her actions catalyze the conflict between the two universes, forcing the prime team to confront the consequences of their choices across dimensions. She also highlights the theme that individuals from different realities can share similar traits yet follow vastly different paths.
Does Fauxlivia have any special abilities?
Like her prime counterpart, she possesses latent quantum sensitivity which allows her to interact with fringe science phenomena and eventually survive dimensional travel. This ability is crucial for her survival when crossing between the parallel and prime worlds without immediate disintegration.
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