The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "The Ghost Network," the third episode of the Fox series, "Fringe."

A psychic man's visions lead to a string of unsettling phenomena as the "Fringe" mythos deepens.

Agent Olivia Dunham's latest investigation unfolds after an apparent attack on a city bus. The bus' passengers are dead, embedded in a transparent, crystal-like substance.

As Dunham assembles the pieces behind another "pattern" puzzle, she learns the incident was orchestrated to steal a backpack carried by an undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent riding with the passengers. This leads to significant questions. Why such an elaborate attack, and for what? Is this public display of science gone mad a signal?

Once again Massive Dynamics is looking shady. They possess the science to make such an attack possible. It's a gas formula that?solidifies?when exposed to air.

Prior to the attack, Roy (Zak Orth) seeks guidance at a church confessional. He is plagued by numerous stark visions, including one where a man aboard a bus puts on a gas mask and tosses a gas grenade. He believes the visions are flashes from God. But this is "Fringe," and sinister science propels events.

Roy is soon in the hands of Dunham and her team. We learn his psychic flashes are part of an old government program called The Ghost Network. Walter Bishop was part of the research behind its development. During college, Roy submitted to these early experiments. Nothing emerged from the testing though. Only recently did the experiment bear fruit. According to the network's science, there are wave spectrums beyond human perception that can carry discreet communications. As others behind "the pattern" use the network for clandestine chats, all through thought, Roy unwitting finds himself a conduit.

With another bizarre brain surgery, Walter coaxes a link between Roy and the shadowy men behind "the pattern." As Roy overhears thoughts and begins speaking in Latin, they learn the dead DEA agent had a small circular object hidden beneath the skin of her palm. Another DEA agent has removed it and is now attempting to transfer it to someone linked to "the pattern." Agent Dunham intervenes, but the rogue agent is killed, and the mystery man attempting to secure the object commits suicide to avoid capture.

Later, Agent Phillip Broyles turns the object over to Nina Sharp of Massive Dynamics. He is apparently at a loss to its purpose. Sharp takes it to a lab, revealing not only does Massive Dynamics knows its purpose (to break an encryption), but the body of John Scott is undergoing some high-tech manipulation.

Massive Dynamics clearly has it's own prodigious agenda, and is free to make brazen moves without significant deterrents. Whether they prefer a black or white hat remains to be seen.

What Worked

Actors John Noble and Joshua Jackson steal the show again. The lovable mad scientist routine is an easy fit for Noble. His child-like enthusiasm for his experiments and erratic and amusing outbursts add a nice contrast to the dark world bearing down on the show's protagonists. Jackson counters with fast gibes, skepticism, and a brooding undercurrent. Add in Dunham as the role of referee, and you have the foundations for a formable trio.

The mystery men behind "the pattern" speak Latin and appear to meet in a church basement. Interesting. A mix of science and religion could be on the horizon. Time to recruit Robert Langdon!

There is a lot brewing behind the scenes of "Fringe," and the perplexing events are enjoyable brain food. However, it may be good fun now, but hopefully the show's creators have answers as our ultimate reward.

What Didn't Work

Though the episode was interesting throughout, a bit more fireworks to close the mystery would have made a nice cap. I'd like to see Dunham take down an opponent hard. Let's reinforce her confidence!

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

"Fringe" stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble and Lance Reddick. "The Ghost Network" was written by David H. Goodman and J.R. Orci, and was directed by Frederick E.O. Toye. "Fringe" airs on FOX Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Bryant Griffin is the Lead Designer and a Staff Writer of Airlock Alpha, writing out of the Tampa, Fla. He can be reached at bgriffin@airlockalpha.com.

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