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Season 5 – Fargo

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Season 5 – Fargo

2023

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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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A back-to-basics caper populated by the likes of a mesmerizing Juno Temple and a thick slice of Hamm, Fargo's fifth season is a superb return to peak form.

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A.A. Dowd

Primetimer

Season 5 restores the dark-comic tone — that existential screwball, a play on Joel and Ethan’s — but still succumbs to some of the same problems, like Hawley’s increasing preference for loudly stated themes and clashing acting styles.

Feb 28, 2024

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Esther Zuckerman

The Atlantic

Much of the pleasure of this Fargo season has come from watching her MacGyver herself out of peril with wicked smarts. But despite Dot’s savviness, the viewer is never quite convinced that she’s out of trouble.

Jan 18, 2024

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

There are moments when Season 5 of Fargo seems to be trying almost too hard to be weird and great, but that's a fine ambition to have. There are also moments of absolutely inspired lunacy.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 28, 2023

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Nelson Acosta

Koimoi

Season 5 feels more like an event than just one more season of the show. In an age when the avalanche of content seems infinite, it feels great that the show takes its time to come up with the best possible story before coming back to our screens.

Jul 3, 2024

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Kathryn Reklis

The Christian Century

Fargo understands this rage more fully, partially because it understands that the battle for patriarchal power is far from over...

May 7, 2024

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

This iteration blissfully delivers the desired off-beat humor and distinctive, inimitable violence.

Feb 27, 2024

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Nonya B

I was really disappointed with how this series has declined. On closer examination of the characters there is not one white male character that is a decent human being apart from the protagonist husband who is a clueless idiot patsy. The moral the series makers are trying to convey is VERY heavy handed. And is along the lines of " men are evil apart from black men" The expansion of the protagonists character is not very fleshed out, she seems to have skills and strength far beyond her past and her slight frame can explain. Overall a bit of a damp squib of an end to a decent concept. It seems logical to assume Amazon thought the same as they cancelled this show after this.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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DMC M

John Hamm was crazy in this

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Christine N

Fantastic season. Amazing television. The character development was a joy to watch. But maybe you have to be a woman, right?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Donald D

I tried, I really tried but after a while the Home Alone appreciation society got to me yes the husband is weak and mum is strong. Yes yes yes that’s been done to death. The 4th season was weak this 5th is the same regurgitating badly written trash. Bye.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/25

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Brian D

85%. 4/16/25. Hadn't seen audience rating. Juno Temple is great in this show. Enjoyed the storyline and the mystery of why the men were coming for Dorothy early and why she didn't want to tell the cops. She's a total badass. Hamm's character was funny too being a corrupt kind of hick sheriff. Probably not quite as good as season 1 and 2, but still very good. Has some slower moments and episodes which pulls down the rating a bit. 4/5 rewatch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Tim G

13:45 into 2nd episode and I just can't take it. Am I the only person that thinks Jennifer Jason Leigh is impossible to watch? Her performances (this one no different, and I tried) are so trite and over the top. I'm going to keep watching the show, just going to fast forward through her scenes.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Juno Temple

Dorothy "Dot" Lyon

Jon Hamm

Roy Tillman

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lorraine Lyon

David Rysdahl

Wayne Lyon

Joe Keery

Gator Tillman

Lamorne Morris

North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

Episode 1

Aired Nov 21, 2023

The Tragedy of the Commons

A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 21, 2023

Trials and Tribulations

Roy attempts to reset the natural order of things; Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.

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Episode 3

Aired Nov 28, 2023

The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

Dot and Wayne protect their home; Roy neutralizes an obstacle; Witt suspects foul play; Gator makes a move.

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Episode 4

Aired Dec 5, 2023

Insolubilia

Munch makes a bold move; Indira and Witt have questions; Wayne takes a fall; Gator disappoints.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 12, 2023

The Tiger

Dot creates diversions; Roy meets his match; Indira helps a new friend.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 19, 2023

The Tender Trap

Lorraine calls things off; Gator asks questions; Wayne makes a surprising discovery; Indira offers a new perspective.

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Episode 7

Aired Dec 26, 2023

Linda

Dot takes a fantastic journey.

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Episode 8

Aired Jan 2, 2024

Blanket

Roy's campaign continues; Indira takes a stand; Witt tries to help.

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Episode 9

Aired Jan 9, 2024

The Useless Hand

The tide turns.

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Episode 10

Aired Jan 16, 2024

Bisquik

Lorraine makes a visit; Dot prepares biscuits.

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