When I heard about a TV series based on the spectacular 1996 Coen- brothers flick, Fargo, I laughed it off. Thinking how a series would grab hold of such a movie and rehash it without setting off blunder bells everywhere. I was wrong.
This TV series has got me hooked. It has captured the essence of the original movie and has modified it so that it isn't stale viewing. The storyline is also quite different and yet very engrossing. The series also spotlessly translates the vernacular and life of Minnesota on the screen.
However, what really struck me about this series is the cast. Martin Freeman does a brilliant job playing a timid salesman, struggling to attain some respectability in his life. Thornton is excellent as a calculating serial killer who seems to have his own moral compass. I liked every scene that Thronton was a part of; the chilling aura he exudes is quite palpable. Tolman also had quite a lot to offer to the role of the affable Molly Solverson whose lack of confidence belies a brilliant mind at work.
Additionally, from what I heard in this episode, I can safely say that the music of this series will be impeccable.
Finally, good job Noah Hawley and FXX for bringing such excellence to TV. I was almost sorry when another great anthology, True Detective, ended (at least Season 1) a while back. Thankfully, now I can look forward to some more awesome min-series TV.
This TV series has got me hooked. It has captured the essence of the original movie and has modified it so that it isn't stale viewing. The storyline is also quite different and yet very engrossing. The series also spotlessly translates the vernacular and life of Minnesota on the screen.
However, what really struck me about this series is the cast. Martin Freeman does a brilliant job playing a timid salesman, struggling to attain some respectability in his life. Thornton is excellent as a calculating serial killer who seems to have his own moral compass. I liked every scene that Thronton was a part of; the chilling aura he exudes is quite palpable. Tolman also had quite a lot to offer to the role of the affable Molly Solverson whose lack of confidence belies a brilliant mind at work.
Additionally, from what I heard in this episode, I can safely say that the music of this series will be impeccable.
Finally, good job Noah Hawley and FXX for bringing such excellence to TV. I was almost sorry when another great anthology, True Detective, ended (at least Season 1) a while back. Thankfully, now I can look forward to some more awesome min-series TV.