The Circles

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Uses

Initially, The Circles were a row of three green dots and one red dot. Throughout the course of the series, the definition has been expanded to include anything that blatantly displays green-green-green-red patterning. A specific recurring theme has not been associated with the color pattern, but the frequent use of the color pattern is conspicuous in nature.

In the The Equation, the same green, green, green, red pattern is represented in blinking lights, putting the subject watching them in a hypnagogic state. In this condition, they can respond to commands but have no knowledge of said actions or the passing of time. This continues until they are "awakened" with a simple touch.

Appearances

On Olivia's uncle's kayak in her dream sequence. (Pilot)	In the lower left corner of viewer used by The Observer. (The Arrival)	On John Mosley's stocking cap. (The Arrival)	Under the hood of Joanne Ostler's car. (The Equation)
Used to induce a hypnagogic state. (The Equation)	On the Observer's communication device. (August)	In the lower left corner of viewer. (August)	Across the bottom of the signage. (Amber 31422)
Amber dispersal device. (6B)

Trivia

In Morse Code the sequence of three dots followed by a dash represents the letter "V."

• In The Ghost Network, Walter plays the beginning of Beethoven's 5th symphony which also can be transcribed as morse code for "V" and sounds like three short notes followed by long one