The Heap

Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.

What I Liked:

The cinematography is solid, and each scene perfectly implements its beautiful and mesmerizing music score. On top of that, each actor gives a strong performance, with Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman being the clear standouts.

Malvo is one of the most intriguing individuals you will see on television, with Thornton's portrayal being nothing short of superb, along with Freeman's portrayal of Lester.

Lester's transformation sees him become arguably the most interesting character on this show, even more so than Malvo. One year has passed, and he is now the Insurance Salesman of the Year. It will be interesting to see what happens now that he's spotted Malvo in Las Vegas.

What I Disliked:

Chaz is still in prison one year later, even though his fingerprints weren't on any of the items in evidence, and Lester's were. Forensics would have discovered this long before the time jump.

Given this is a setup episode, there are some uninteresting portions, mainly the scenes between Gus and Molly.

Overall:

Though not the best this show has offered so far, this is still a great setup episode. Fargo has been a highly enthralling show to watch so far.

8/10

King Cadmium.