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      Season 1 – Fargo

      2014 Crime Drama List
      97% 140 Reviews Tomatometer 97% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score In this anthology series inspired by the 1996 film, each season follows a mostly new cast of characters who get involved with murder investigations in different Midwestern towns, with seemingly unrelated crimes sometimes being connected in some way. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 01 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      Based on the film of the same name in atmosphere, style and location only, Fargo presents more quirky characters and a new storyline that is expertly executed with dark humor and odd twists.

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      Jeff G Profoundly good. Billy Bob has one of the best roles of all time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Audience Member Instant classic! Lester, have you been a bad boy? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Sam B Very entertaining! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/24 Full Review Monica M The best thing about getting into a show late is that you can just devour episodes. I was hooked by the end of the first episode and it only got better from there. Solid performances from everyone, especially Billy Bob Thornton, who just stole every scene he was in. Brilliant writing as well and it manages to balance quite a large cast while still having very distinct characters and without feeling like anyone gets lost in the shuffle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review Max W I loved Billy Bob Thornton's performance as the weird and psychopathic but nonetheless stylish hitman. Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard was also phenomenal Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review cédric f A perfect season, a perfect tone direct from the movie, a perfect cast and a perfect writing. Gosh, that's juste perfect. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Apr 15, 2014 The Crocodile's Dilemma A manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 22, 2014 The Rooster Prince Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders; Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 29, 2014 A Muddy Road Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation; Molly sets a trap; Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions. Details Episode 4 Aired May 6, 2014 Eating the Blame Malvo embraces his alter ego when Gus tries to right a wrong; Lester finds himself in a surprising situation; Molly uncovers a promising lead. Details Episode 5 Aired May 13, 2014 The Six Ungraspables Lester has a close call; Molly makes an unorthodox decision; Gus weighs some neighborly advice; Malvo gets what he wants. Details Episode 6 Aired May 20, 2014 Buridan's Ass Malvo executes his master plan; Lester attempts to craft a plan of his own; Gus and Molly team up in Duluth. Details Episode 7 Aired May 27, 2014 Who Shaves the Barber? Malvo seeks answers while Lester finagles a few of his own; Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 3, 2014 The Heap Molly faces pressure to close the case; Lester starts to feel like a new man. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 10, 2014 A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage Lester has an unexpected encounter; Malvo changes course; a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 17, 2014 Morton's Fork Molly takes the lead; Gus pursues a hunch; Lester manipulates a situation; Malvo finds a new target. Details

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      Geordie Gray The Australian The first season in particular is brilliant with Martin Freeman as the gutless Lester Nygaard who is bullied by everyone. Nov 6, 2023 Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail What you expect is an homage to the story, and it isn't there. What you get is an homage to the tone and setting of the movie, and that's why Fargo works as fine TV. Jun 29, 2020 Full Review Doreen St. Felix New Yorker Noah Hawley's adaptation converts the drollery of the Coen brothers film into a mood much more noirish and grotesque... May 9, 2020 Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica Thematically, existentialism is brought up again and again. Jul 27, 2021 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Fargo is an attempt to adapt the sensibilities and quirks of its movie counterpart, while creating some sort of fresh dramatic tension that makes the show worth watching. Rated: B+ Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Gem Seddon SFX Magazine The cast is simply excellent. Who knew that Peter Stormare's assassin could be outdone by Billy Bob Thornton? He steals every scene he's in during the first season. Nov 16, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Noah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, J. Geyer Kosinski
      Network
      FX
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 15, 2014