FARGO, SEASON ONE FINALE

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Fargo is the best series on cable right now. Casting Billy Bob Thorton as a stone-cold hitman was brilliant casting. But casting Allison Tolman as Deputy Sheriff Molly Solverson (an echo of the great role of Frances McDormand as a pregnant Minnesota police chief in the movie version) was an act of genius. Martin Freeman, of Sherlock and The Hobbit fame, starts out as a mousey insurance agent but evolves into something very creepy. Every episode of Fargo had a surprise (which I loved!). Tonight’s finale on FX is 90-minutes. I’ll be staying up to watch it in Real Time. If you haven’t been watching Fargo you’ve been missing a great program. GRADE: A

16 thoughts on “FARGO, SEASON ONE FINALE

  1. Jeff Meyerson

    Absolutely cannot wait for this one. Martin Freeman deserves an award for his portrayal of the weaselly Lester. This has gone from a “why are they doing this?” to my favorite show.

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  2. Bill Crider

    I agree about the casting and the surprises. I hope the wrap-up can live up to the rest of the show. I was a little taken aback by the huge coincidence of the Las Vegas encounter, but the writing has generally been top-notch.

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    1. george Post author

      Bill, every time I’ve been to Vegas I’ve unexpectedly met people I know. You’re right about the top-notch writing!

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  3. Patti Abbott

    By far my favorite show. And so beautifully filmed and directed. Noah Hawley just caught the ball and scored.

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    1. george Post author

      Patti, I heard an interview on FRESH AIR yesterday with Noah Hawley. He made it sound like FARGO was going to end tonight. No sequel, no series.

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  4. Richard R.

    Hmmm, Jeff’s comment makes it clear I’m not intelligent. Sigh. I couldn’t even make it through half of the film. There must be something on TV that is for my taste, but I haven’t found it, I guess. I’m glad you all are enjoying it, though. Hope the final episode is great. Has it been extended, or is it a single season program?

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  5. Cap'n Bob

    When my first wife and I eloped to Lake Tahoe we ran into her father, whom I’d never met. I never saw him again.

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