Fargo

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 15, 2014
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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
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  1. CelticView
    Jun 23, 2014
    3
    On first viewing I thought, this is great. However, it is not great, and for me it does not work as a Black Comedy. As the series has progressed, the storyline has become gradually just plain stupid - not believable (not even suspended disbelief plausible) - I even find it annoying to watch now. For me, most of the central characters have unravelled as the story and the scenarios haveOn first viewing I thought, this is great. However, it is not great, and for me it does not work as a Black Comedy. As the series has progressed, the storyline has become gradually just plain stupid - not believable (not even suspended disbelief plausible) - I even find it annoying to watch now. For me, most of the central characters have unravelled as the story and the scenarios have disintegrated into an pile of rubble attempting to disguise itself as quirky. The historical captions at the start of each episode are now the only black comedy component left of this failing output...… Expand
  2. aliciamarie999
    May 21, 2014
    2
    Sat through two episodes before giving up on this series. The characters had zero appeal and it seems to be making fun of Minnesota natives by stereotyping them, instead a making them believable. Not worth it.
  3. DemonSoul
    Aug 26, 2014
    3
    I'm not sure why this is enjoyable if you have already seen the movie. If that's the case we all know what happens. Was tedious trying to watch a story I knew in advance. Acting is good and its well written, but the movie was already very good and watching this results in diminishing returns no matter how well its done.
  4. Pookster
    Apr 17, 2014
    2
    Holy cow is this show wretched bad, some of these 10s must be show staffers. My wife got up and left the room after 20 mins, while I plowed through to the bitter end. I heard from my dad the next day, who said he made it to the 3rd commercial break. I'm from MN, but spent 15 years on the E.Coast, and am back in MN now. So I have both the perspective of being a local, as well as havingHoly cow is this show wretched bad, some of these 10s must be show staffers. My wife got up and left the room after 20 mins, while I plowed through to the bitter end. I heard from my dad the next day, who said he made it to the 3rd commercial break. I'm from MN, but spent 15 years on the E.Coast, and am back in MN now. So I have both the perspective of being a local, as well as having lived elsewhere and been privy to how others view us. The movie DID capture something about MN. When a beloved local theatre guy played the local sweeping the snow off his driveway, it was idiotic that the director forced him to use a broom (we don't sweep snow, we shovel it), but the dialogue ("kinda different") and accent were spot on. Marge too. Not so with this show, it's crap. The purported MN accents are bizarre and lame, all the "heck", "darn" & "uff da" (uff da, really???) dialogue is cheap & superficial. Saying things passive-aggressively and being non-committal, that's how Minnesotans talk. Fargo the TV show misses the mark completely, such a let down from a great movie.… Expand
  5. mani8kgm
    Sep 11, 2014
    0
    Tiresome, slow and not at all exciting. What a waste of time. Will not be waiting for Season 2! Probably one of the worst I've ever watched- for all it's good reviews. Oh well!
  6. Pottershands
    Jun 5, 2014
    0
    The story is the Wicked/BIZARRE Truth, and some great actors, BUT I’m left totally ripped off of my time trying to watch this mixed up bogus filming filled mostly with COMMERCIALS>> and the stupid REPEATS of all the has happened since DAY ONE
    (as their LAME WAY they are using such to fill in the gaps… as they insult your intelligence with such SLOW-POKE story telling THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN    The story is the Wicked/BIZARRE Truth, and some great actors, BUT I’m left totally ripped off of my time trying to watch this mixed up bogus filming filled mostly with COMMERCIALS>> and the stupid REPEATS of all the has happened since DAY ONE
    (as their LAME WAY they are using such to fill in the gaps… as they insult your intelligence with such SLOW-POKE story telling THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN WAY BETTER COMPLETED AS JUST ONE 2 HOUR MOVIE!!) *** NO ONE APPRECIATES WAITING SO LONG TO FIGURE OUT THIS STORY IN THEIR “MOVE A CRUMB STEP FORWARD ONLY TO GET 3-5 STEPS BACK” IN BETWEEN A TON OF COMMERCIALS! EVEN THE COMMERCIALS ARE ALL THE SAME >> AND BORING AS CAN BE!
    I love Billy Bob as a supreme actor, but with this bs, now i worry about his Acting career…settling for such a BORING show.

    This version of FARGO will never reach the level of the movie FARGO, and no way does it even come close to “BREAKING BAD” did, which Breaking Bad controlled me and everyones stay home and TV watching schedules for something AMAZING to give up an hour for!
    What a waste FARGO!    … Expand
  7. Mike_M
    Apr 23, 2014
    1
    What a miserable attempt at revisiting the charm and filmmaking skill of the movie Fargo. Don't waste a minute of your life on this. It's so awful in so many ways that I'm shocked the Coen bros. were a part of this.
  8. Amigian
    Jun 16, 2015
    0
    Fargo, great movie eh,? Witty, well acted, choose your superlatives...If you have not seen it go do so now! As for the TV show, well, did you diligently keep on watching South Park while others tuned out over a decade ago? Do you use sandpaper in the lavatory? I could tell you how great Billy Bob Thornton is, but through my eyes he is still living down Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town, whichFargo, great movie eh,? Witty, well acted, choose your superlatives...If you have not seen it go do so now! As for the TV show, well, did you diligently keep on watching South Park while others tuned out over a decade ago? Do you use sandpaper in the lavatory? I could tell you how great Billy Bob Thornton is, but through my eyes he is still living down Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town, which btw, I would still recommend over this show. If you think I'm not funny, try watching the show!… Expand
  9. Docruid
    Jan 18, 2016
    3
    I am shocked by all the good reviews of this show. With the exception of Billy Bob Thornton's character, everyone in the show is stupid and most have the emotional maturity of a spoiler 10th grader. If I were from MN, I would be insulted by the way this movie portrays everyone as simple-minded. The movie (which I loved) made gentle fun of the MN accents but the show is mean-spirited.I am shocked by all the good reviews of this show. With the exception of Billy Bob Thornton's character, everyone in the show is stupid and most have the emotional maturity of a spoiler 10th grader. If I were from MN, I would be insulted by the way this movie portrays everyone as simple-minded. The movie (which I loved) made gentle fun of the MN accents but the show is mean-spirited.

    By contrast, Billy Bob Thornton is omnipotent. While he's fun to watch, there's also not much suspense if you know he can talk his way out of any situation.

    Several of the reviews say that the cop, Molly, is a smart cop foiled by a stupid boss. While her boss is unbelievably stupid, Molly is frustratingly stupid. She harasses her main suspect, collecting "evidence" that would be thrown out of any court. She fails to say the obvious. She dismisses her boss' theory, even though it is technically accurate. In the movie, Francis McDormand's character follows the evidence systematically. By contrast, Molly is like a bull in a china shop. She develops a theory, considers no alternatives, and has no regard for procedures.

    In short, the show is stylish but stupid.    … Expand
  10. MyOpinion500
    Jun 22, 2017
    0
    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 at all...keeping the audience hanging in suspense. Also, she said she was going to take her son to theI 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

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    80
    The setting is convincingly snowy and wintry (it was filmed in Calgary, Canada), the writing is clever, and the actors are outstanding.
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  3. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Garrett
    Apr 15, 2014
    80
    At times, however, Hawley goes a little too heavy on the quirk, and Thornton, who last regularly appeared on TV in the John Ritter political comedy “Hearts Afire” in the early 1990s, overly indulges in that smirk. Bits between mob enforcers Mr. Numbers (Adam Goldberg) and Mr. Wrench (Russell Harvard) also wear out their welcome. The overall quality of TV's Fargo is high.
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