Fargo: Season 1

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FX | Season Premiere Date: April 15, 2014

Starring: Jean Smart, Ted Danson, Kirsten Dunst

Summary: The series based on the Coen brothers’ Oscar-winning film begins with the arrival of Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) to Minnesota town. Lorne's actions brings major changes to the lives of insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman); Officer Molly Solverson (Alison Tolman), the daughter of former chief (Keith Carradine); and singleThe series based on the Coen brothers’ Oscar-winning film begins with the arrival of Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) to Minnesota town. Lorne's actions brings major changes to the lives of insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman); Officer Molly Solverson (Alison Tolman), the daughter of former chief (Keith Carradine); and single father Duluth Deputy Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks). Other people in town include grocery chain owner Stavros Milos (Oliver Platt), widow Gina Hess (Kate Walsh), and Deputy Bill Oswalt (Bob Odenkirk).… Expand

Creator: Noah Hawley

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Morton's Fork
Air Date: June 17, 2014
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S1:E9. A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage
Air Date: June 10, 2014
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S1:E8. The Heap
Air Date: June 3, 2014

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The Daily Beast Kevin Fallon

Apr 11, 2014

A perfectly mixed cocktail equally parts menacing and suspenseful, washed down with surprising notes of hilarious satire and pulpy violence, FX’s version of Fargo is most certainly not a pale imitation of the gruesome dark comedy. Read full review

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Vicki Hyman

Apr 15, 2014

For fans of the original movie, there are a number of callbacks to savor.... We're looking forward plenty of long, cold winters. Read full review

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Ellen Gray

Apr 15, 2014

This Fargo, built to last for 10 [hours], allows the drifting menace of Thornton's character to take us for a much twistier slay ride. Read full review

Lori Rackl

Apr 14, 2014

The show’s pace is slow in spots, but the dark humor and twisted tone make it oddly compelling. Read full review

Tom Long

Apr 9, 2014

The tone wavers here and there--a pair of teen brothers are too broadly drawn--but holds true for the most part. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Apr 15, 2014

The pilot can be alienating, and not in a good way. It's often too schematic, too obvious.... The next three episodes get incrementally weirder, stronger, and more original, to the point that you forget to measure this Fargo against its namesake, or against any of the Coens' masterworks, and simply enjoy the odd, sour, frightening, occasionally splendid thing in front of you. Read full review

Emily Nussbaum

Jun 25, 2014

Only a fool would deny Fargo’s polish and verve, its stylized razzle-dazzle. But, for me at least, after a year of gulping down chili peppers, it takes more to make a meal. Read full review

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silasbodnick

Apr 16, 2014

We've been talking about this for years now, but it's a sad state of affairs when the first episode of a TV season is better than 90% of all movies released in a given year. This is truly superb stuff. Brilliant casting, serious as a heart attack, and yet has the light comedic touches ofWe've been talking about this for years now, but it's a sad state of affairs when the first episode of a TV season is better than 90% of all movies released in a given year. This is truly superb stuff. Brilliant casting, serious as a heart attack, and yet has the light comedic touches of the film. They certainly didn't waste any time getting into the nasty bits.… Expand

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Smee

Apr 16, 2014

Most realistic police story ever.Who wrote this awesome story? .it's strange writers were able to expand dark nature of humans and choices they made and put it in to a TV show.This is way better than true detective and in the same league of Sherlock.When you watch it you don't feel like they acting.

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shishir2730

May 8, 2014

FARGO is now 4 episodes old and I am already into it, completely hooked up. The story is intense and brilliant. It will end up being one of the best shows ever. Malvo will be crowned as one of the best villain ever. For people who has not started watching this amazing show, buy yourself someFARGO is now 4 episodes old and I am already into it, completely hooked up. The story is intense and brilliant. It will end up being one of the best shows ever. Malvo will be crowned as one of the best villain ever. For people who has not started watching this amazing show, buy yourself some time and watch this.… Expand

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brockcheese

Feb 12, 2021

This first season is a great expansion on the movies and a promise of what's to become one of the greatest shows ever made. The comedy of seeing a crime show with the mannerisms of the midwest remains amusing.

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RedOwlReviews

Apr 16, 2014

There is something quietly magical about watching FX's Fargo. Despite sharing so many qualities with the 1996 film – the frivolous, ubiquitous small talk; the washed-out sets and arctic blue exteriors; the ironically cinematic score (which works even better on television); the facetious,There is something quietly magical about watching FX's Fargo. Despite sharing so many qualities with the 1996 film – the frivolous, ubiquitous small talk; the washed-out sets and arctic blue exteriors; the ironically cinematic score (which works even better on television); the facetious, heavily accented overuses of "oh yeah," "well heck," and "aw jeez" – this FX original is not Fargo. The characters have been tweaked, reimagined, and shifted to match a more dynamic, open-ended storyline. The infuriatingly clueless and eternally weak Lundegaard is replaced with a more willful and self-aware Nygaard. Comfortable, stable Marge Gunderson becomes aspiring, youthful Molly Solverson. But most significantly, the dysfunctional kidnapper duo is trashed in favor of a drifting assassin, the instigating and innately cynical Lorne Malvo. The inclusion of these different characters provides for a unique dynamic not found in the original.
And yet, this new series manages to emulate the witty and unmistakably signature charm that made the original such a cult hit. 1996 Fargo's appeal was rooted in its unprecedented mix of dark comedy, tragedy, and heroism. Although the FX series doesn't line up perfectly with its muse (nor does it try to), it still succeeds in capturing its situational hilarity, absurd gravity, and profound melancholy through its impressive writing, mindful directing, and laudable acting. Alison Tolman plays her part stunningly, but the best performances come equally from Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman, who could not have been cast any more perfectly. So although FX's Fargo is not entirely Fargo, it's heart and skin is Fargo through and through, and that's what matters the most.

FINAL SCORE: 92.5 (almost perfect -----o--------------- perfect)… Expand

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PhilipBlake

Nov 19, 2019

Fargo season one is just awesome, a real reminiscent of the cult classic Fargo movie in all is glory. Story, Characters and set was only a perfect tribute to the 1994 movie. Billy Bob Thornton is just the best character of the entire franchise (both film and series) and delivers a damnFargo season one is just awesome, a real reminiscent of the cult classic Fargo movie in all is glory. Story, Characters and set was only a perfect tribute to the 1994 movie. Billy Bob Thornton is just the best character of the entire franchise (both film and series) and delivers a damn unforgettable role as the coldest unstoppable killing machine. The overall ambiance absolutely surprisingly feet very well the Fargo universe.… Expand

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MyOpinion500

Jun 22, 2017

I really enjoyed all shows from all 3 seasons. The last episode of season 3.....the last scene with Agent Burgle and the criminal. They left the audience hanging as to what happened to this guy. And it's supposed to be a true story, EXACTLY AS IT HAPPENED. So I didn't like the ending atI really enjoyed all shows from all 3 seasons. The last episode of season 3.....the last scene with Agent Burgle and the criminal. They left the audience hanging as to what happened to this guy. And it's supposed to be a true story, EXACTLY AS IT HAPPENED. So I didn't like the ending at all...keeping the audience hanging in suspense. Also, she said she was going to take her son to the state fair the next day on his birthday. In a prior scene, her son said he was 13 years old...then they show a scene about Stussy getting mudered FIVE YEARS LATER.....then in the last scene, she told the criminal that happened THREE YEARS PRIOR. So that would make her son 21 YEARS OLD. And she's taking him to the state fair for his birthday? That sounds a little strange.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

80
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 21, 2023
Season 4

68
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2020
Season 3

89
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 19, 2017
Season 2

96
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 12, 2015
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 15, 2014
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  S1:E10. Morton's Fork
  Air Date: June 17, 2014
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  S1:E9. A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage
  Air Date: June 10, 2014
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  S1:E8. The Heap
  Air Date: June 3, 2014
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  S1:E7. Who Shaves The Barber?
  Air Date: May 27, 2014
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  S1:E6. Buridan's Ass
  Air Date: May 20, 2014
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  S1:E5. The Six Ungraspables
  Air Date: May 13, 2014
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  S1:E4. Eating the Blame
  Air Date: May 6, 2014
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  S1:E3. A Muddy Road
  Air Date: April 29, 2014
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  S1:E2. The Rooster Prince
  Air Date: April 22, 2014
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  S1:E1. The Crocodile's Dilemma
  Air Date: April 15, 2014