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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 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 The 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

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Daniel J A strong first season! I felt like a few threads were a little forced, but overall a great homage to the movie and a work that stands on its own two feet. Great acting! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Nadya T I think it wasn’t very much to my taste and to much violence wich is very disturbing Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Frans B Refreshing new take on the original movie and story. New twists and turns. Top class cast that excels in character and phenomenal cinematography. Very well written and directed. Works perfectly and with more focus on the dark humor and unexpected twists. Masterpiece television Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Audience Member Billy Bob Thornton está impecável,assim como Martin Freeman,aqui no Brasil essa série é pouquíssimo conhecida uma trama extremamente bem desenvolvida com personagens cativantes e atuações incríveis,atores que realmente atuam levando tudo a sério. Lorne Malvo é o astro dessa temporada. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Brian D 85%. 12/7/24. This one is loosely similar to the book, but rather than the man's husband getting abducted for the paid kidnapping, he gets fed up with his wife and kills her, then calls Billy Bob Thorton to help get rid of her and it all escalates from there. Lester is a complete coward, he ends up remarrying and gets his second wife killed also. He eventually dies, falling through thin ice. Very entertaining and like the setting a lot. The blizzard episode was crazy. 4/5 rewatch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Renata G My favourite season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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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