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Season 1 – Fargo

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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.
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Fargo — Season 1

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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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Geordie Gray The Australian 11/06/2023
The first season in particular is brilliant with Martin Freeman as the gutless Lester Nygaard who is bullied by everyone. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 06/29/2020
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. Go to Full Review Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker 05/09/2020
Noah Hawley's adaptation converts the drollery of the Coen brothers film into a mood much more noirish and grotesque... Go to Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica 07/27/2021
Thematically, existentialism is brought up again and again. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/19/2020
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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. Go to Full Review Gem Seddon SFX Magazine 11/16/2018
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tony F @Batmorph Mar 15 This first season of Fargo, based on the movie, is the one that got me hooked on the rest. The Character arc of Lester Nygaard is as fascinating as it is bizarre to watch. The unique storyline draws you in right from the very start. You could almost call it an alternative version of 'Breaking Bad', Billy Bob Thornton plays this cool, calm, collected, Dark Angel character, Malvo, who could probably outwit James Bond and Jack Reacher, given the chance. Seriously though...it's one to watch! See more David H @DavidHHH Feb 25 Can't believe I didn't see this before. Great stuff - some good characters, wild storyline, pacing ebbs and flows wonderfully. Billy Bob Thornton is amazing and just went up hugely in my estimation. See more Jack F @RT39667463 Feb 23 Well done and highly enjoyable. See more Hzzhz Z. @battlebeastthegoat Jan 28 This series reminded me of the monster the animate series but if you add walter white instead of tenma and make johan have a gun See more Angry man F @Lickahh Jan 18 Never have or probably will see something as good as this show again top tier season See more bob c @RT46426964 Jan 17 Among the best ever TV series See more Read all reviews
Fargo — Season 1

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Billy Bob Thornton

Lorne Malvo

Martin Freeman

Lester Nygaard

Colin Hanks

Gus Grimly

Allison Tolman

Molly Solverson

Adam Goldberg

Mr. Numbers

Russell Harvard

Mr. Wrench

Episodes

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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Fargo — Season 1

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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