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Fargo 

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Various chronicles of deception, intrigue and murder in and around frozen Minnesota. Yet all of these tales mysteriously lead back one way or another to Fargo, North Dakota.

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Noah Hawley
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2017   2015   2014   Unknown  
Top Rated TV #34 | Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 56 wins & 210 nominations. See more awards »

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Series cast summary:
Allison Tolman ...  Molly Solverson 11 episodes, 2014-2015
Billy Bob Thornton ...  Lorne Malvo / ... 11 episodes, 2014-2017
Colin Hanks ...  Gus Grimly 11 episodes, 2014-2015
Martin Freeman ...  Lester Nygaard / ... 11 episodes, 2014-2015
Russell Harvard ...  Mr. Wrench 11 episodes, 2014-2017
Kirsten Dunst ...  Peggy Blumquist 10 episodes, 2015
Ewan McGregor ...  Emmit Stussy / ... 10 episodes, 2017
Patrick Wilson ...  Lou Solverson 10 episodes, 2015
Carrie Coon ...  Gloria Burgle 10 episodes, 2017
Jesse Plemons ...  Ed Blumquist 10 episodes, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Winstead ...  Nikki Swango 10 episodes, 2017
David Thewlis ...  V.M. Varga / ... 10 episodes, 2017
Ted Danson ...  Hank Larsson 10 episodes, 2015
Bokeem Woodbine ...  Mike Milligan 10 episodes, 2015
Brad Mann ...  Gale Kitchen 10 episodes, 2015
Francesco Acquaroli Francesco Acquaroli ...  Ebal Violante 10 episodes
Andrew Bird ...  Thurman Smutney 10 episodes
Gaetano Bruno Gaetano Bruno ...  Constant Calamita 10 episodes
Jessie Buckley ...  Oraetta Mayflower 10 episodes
Emyri Crutchfield ...  Ethelrida Pearl Smutney 10 episodes
Matthew Elam Matthew Elam ...  Lemuel 10 episodes
Salvatore Esposito ...  Gaetano Fadda 10 episodes
Jeremie Harris ...  Leon Bittle 10 episodes
Corey Hendrix ...  Omie Sparkman 10 episodes
Jack Huston ...  Odis Weff 10 episodes
James Vincent Meredith ...  Opal Rackley 10 episodes
Timothy Olyphant ...  Dick 'Deafy' Wickware 10 episodes
Chris Rock ...  Loy Cannon 10 episodes
Jason Schwartzman ...  Josto Fadda 10 episodes
Glynn Turman ...  Doctor Senator 10 episodes
Ben Whishaw ...  Rabbi Milligan 10 episodes
Anji White Anji White ...  Dibrell Smutney 10 episodes
Jean Smart ...  Floyd Gerhardt 9 episodes, 2015
Bob Odenkirk ...  Bill Oswalt 9 episodes, 2014
Keith Carradine ...  Lou Solverson 9 episodes, 2014-2015
Cristin Milioti ...  Betsy Solverson 9 episodes, 2015
Joey King ...  Greta Grimly 9 episodes, 2014-2015
Zahn McClarnon ...  Hanzee Dent 10 episodes, 2015
Angus Sampson ...  Bear Gerhardt 9 episodes, 2015
Michael Stuhlbarg ...  Sy Feltz 8 episodes, 2017
Andy Yu ...  Meemo 8 episodes, 2017
Emily Haine ...  Noreen Vanderslice 8 episodes, 2015
Jeffrey Donovan ...  Dodd Gerhardt 10 episodes, 2015
Olivia Sandoval ...  Winnie Lopez 7 episodes, 2017
Rachel Keller ...  Simone Gerhardt 8 episodes, 2015
Graham Verchere ...  Nathan Burgle 7 episodes, 2017
Raven Stewart Raven Stewart ...  Molly Solverson 7 episodes, 2015
Goran Bogdan ...  Yuri Gurka 6 episodes, 2017
Joshua Close ...  Chaz Nygaard 6 episodes, 2014
Mark Forward ...  Donny Mashman 6 episodes, 2017
Gary Valentine ...  Deputy Knudsen 6 episodes, 2014
Michael Hogan ...  Otto Gerhardt 6 episodes, 2015
Wilma Pelly ...  Native American Housekeeper 6 episodes, 2015
Shea Whigham ...  Moe Dammick 5 episodes, 2017
Adam Goldberg ...  Mr. Numbers 5 episodes, 2014
Glenn Howerton ...  Don Chumph 5 episodes, 2014
Brad Garrett ...  Joe Bulo 6 episodes, 2015
Nick Offerman ...  Karl Weathers 5 episodes, 2015
Elizabeth Marvel ...  Constance Heck 6 episodes, 2015
Keir O'Donnell ...  Ben Schmidt 5 episodes, 2015
Tom Musgrave ...  Bo Munk 5 episodes, 2014
Barry Flatman ...  Wally Semenchko 5 episodes, 2014
Rachel Blanchard ...  Kitty Nygaard 5 episodes, 2014
Susan Park ...  Linda Park 5 episodes, 2014
Oliver Platt ...  Stavros Milos 5 episodes, 2014
Zina Lee ...  Madeline 5 episodes, 2017
Allan Dobrescu ...  Charlie Gerhardt 6 episodes, 2015
Dan Beirne ...  Sonny Greer 5 episodes, 2015
Todd Mann ...  Wayne Kitchen 5 episodes, 2015
Nick Di Brizzi Jr. ...  Paolo Endrizzi 5 episodes
Kate Walsh ...  Gina Hess 4 episodes, 2014
Hamish Linklater ...  Larue Dollard 4 episodes, 2017
Linda Kash ...  Stella Stussy 4 episodes, 2017
Mary McDonnell ...  Ruby Goldfarb 4 episodes, 2017
Julie Ann Emery ...  Ida Thurman 4 episodes, 2014
Keegan-Michael Key ...  FBI Agent Pepper 4 episodes, 2014
Peter Breitmayer ...  Ben Schmidt 4 episodes, 2014
Jordan Peele ...  FBI Agent Budge 4 episodes, 2014
Gordon S. Miller Gordon S. Miller ...  Dmitri Milos 4 episodes, 2014
Caitlynne Medrek ...  Grace Stussy 4 episodes, 2017
Spencer Drever ...  Gordo Nygaard 4 episodes, 2014
Chantal Perron ...  Cindy 4 episodes, 2014
Amber Midthunder ...  Swanee Capps 4 episodes
Scott Hylands ...  Ennis Stussy 3 episodes, 2017
Mike Bradecich ...  Skip Sprang 3 episodes, 2015
Ryan O'Nan ...  Ricky G 3 episodes, 2015
Ivan Sherry ...  Scotty Pullover 3 episodes, 2017
Adam Arkin ...  Hamish Broker 3 episodes, 2015
Atticus Mitchell ...  Mickey Hess 3 episodes, 2014
Liam Green ...  Moe Hess 3 episodes, 2014
Niko Koupantsis ...  Dennis 3 episodes, 2017
Steve Belford ...  Emmit Acting Double 3 episodes, 2017
Maggie Sullivun ...  Momma 3 episodes, 2017
Matt Cooke Matt Cooke ...  Ollie Stein 3 episodes, 2015
Eric Keenleyside ...  Bud Jorgenlen 3 episodes, 2015
Kate Corbett ...  Gloria Wuddle 3 episodes, 2015
Scoot McNairy ...  Maurice LeFay 2 episodes, 2017
Ray Wise ...  Paul Marrane 2 episodes, 2017
Terry Kinney ...  Chief Gibson 2 episodes, 2015
Shawn Doyle ...  Vern Thurman 2 episodes, 2014
Stephen Root ...  Burt Canton 2 episodes, 2014
Brian Markinson ...  Bruce Gold 2 episodes, 2014
Helena Mattsson ...  Jemma Stalone 2 episodes, 2014
DJ Qualls ...  Golem 2 episodes, 2017
Kelly Holden Bashar ...  Pearl Nygaard 2 episodes, 2014
Kieran Culkin ...  Rye Gerhardt 6 episodes, 2015
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The all new "true crime" case of Fargo's new chapter travels back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota, where a young State Police Officer Lou Solverson, recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang and a major Mob syndicate. Helping him piece things together is his father-in-law, Sheriff Hank Larsson. The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes Karl Weathers, the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Joe Bulo, the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate. The new face of corporate crime, Joe's bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is Mike Milligan. Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling - but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by ... Written by FX Networks

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In the beginning... (Season 2) See more »

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Trivia

Each episode of the first season has a title that refers to a koan, parable, or philosophical paradox. See more »

Goofs

When Mrs. Nygaard lifts her soup spoon, it's in her left hand; when she lowers it, it's moved to the right. See more »

Quotes

Lester Nygaard: Aw, heck!
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Best new show on TV
1 May 2014 | by qadirmagsiSee all my reviews

Since Breaking Bad ended i have been craving for something as good, so let me share the good news with you guys. This show is it.

Three episodes have aired so far and I am mesmerized. The story, the photography, the surreal landscape, the comedy, the drama, the suspense, its all excellent.

Some of you may feel that I am going overboard with this, but I think this show may surpass even the movie on which it is based, and that is saying something.

The whole cast is doing an amazing job, specially Billy Bob, i mean it seems as if the guy was born to play the role of Lorne Malvo. The quiet menacing look he gives and the relaxed confident way in which he moves about town, slowly pulling all the strings, making everyone dance to his tune. His devil may care attitude, and that smile of his. He deserves an Emmy for sure.

Allison Tolman plays the slightly overweight (but not pregnant) cop and she nails it. Ditto for Martin Freeman as Nester and Colin Hanks as Gus. I have been a fan of Martin since i first saw him in Sherlock. He has that quintessence that has almost vanished from modern Hollywood. He can play the vulnerable every-man very well, but I am feel that his character will grow in this series into something more sinister.

Anyways, enough from me. Just watch this show and judge for yourself. 9/10.

Game of Thrones and Fargo, the best two shows on TV.


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Release Date:

15 April 2014 (Canada) See more »

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada See more »

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