Fargo

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 15, 2014
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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Critic Reviews

  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Ross Langager
    Apr 15, 2014
    50
    Hawley’s film noir plot is reasonably Coen-esque in its twists and misunderstandings and character-motivated actions. But it can’t match the extremely particular style of the inimitable and unpredictable Coens, a target Hawley apparently chose for himself and misses by a country mile.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Apr 15, 2014
    50
    All of these characters and all of these stories frequently add up to something handsome, funny, and weird. But Fargo is missing the spark of originality that would make it great.
  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jun 25, 2014
    40
    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.

Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best TV Season of 2014
10
#10 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
6
#6 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1249 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,191 out of 1249
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 1249
  3. Negative: 34 out of 1249
  1. silasbodnick
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    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 allWe'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.… Full Review »
  2. lenny68
    Apr 16, 2014
    8
    After Breaking Bad came to an end I thought it would be a long wait before TV dished up something as captivating. I was wrong.

    Although    After Breaking Bad came to an end I thought it would be a long wait before TV dished up something as captivating. I was wrong.

    Although it's too early to say for sure, on the strength of the first episode I think this could be a hell of a ride. Here's hoping.    … Full Review »
  3. LamontRaymond
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    That was probably one of the best pilots I've ever seen. Even with the weight of expectations based on the success of the film, the creatorsThat was probably one of the best pilots I've ever seen. Even with the weight of expectations based on the success of the film, the creators reinvented the series while keeping the tone of flavor for that part of the country. Billy Bob is an inspired choice. I can't believe they covered as much ground as they did in the very first episode. Reminds me of the final half season of Breaking Bad. No messing around. I can't wait to watch the rest of this series.… Full Review »
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