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The Six Ungraspables

  • Episode aired May 13, 2014
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
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Adam Goldberg, Martin Freeman, and Russell Harvard in Fargo (2014)
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When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.

  • Director
    • Colin Bucksey
  • Writer
    • Noah Hawley
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Allison Tolman
    • Colin Hanks
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    8.4/10
    10K
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    • Director
      • Colin Bucksey
    • Writer
      • Noah Hawley
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Allison Tolman
      • Colin Hanks
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Lorne Malvo
    Allison Tolman
    Allison Tolman
    • Molly Solverson
    Colin Hanks
    Colin Hanks
    • Gus Grimly
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Lester Nygaard
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Bill Oswalt
    Adam Goldberg
    Adam Goldberg
    • Mr. Numbers
    Russell Harvard
    Russell Harvard
    • Mr. Wrench
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • Don Chumph
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Greta Grimly
    Shawn Doyle
    Shawn Doyle
    • Vern Thurman
    Julie Ann Emery
    Julie Ann Emery
    • Ida Thurman
    Kelly Bashar
    Kelly Bashar
    • Pearl Nygaard
    • (as Kelly Holden Bashar)
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Wally Semenchko
    Gary Valentine
    Gary Valentine
    • Deputy Knudsen
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Stavros Milos
    Greg Lawson
    Greg Lawson
    • Grover Briansdottir
    Gordon S. Miller
    • Dmitri Milos
    Chantal Perron
    Chantal Perron
    • Cindy
    • Director
      • Colin Bucksey
    • Writer
      • Noah Hawley
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    8mgidb

    One dump society.

    Calm events with a slow pace nice and tight coherent scenario
    8kingcadmium

    Fargo: S1E5 "The Six Ungraspables" Review - King Cadmium

    When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some sound advice from his neighbour, and Malvo gets what he wants.

    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.

    What I Disliked:

    Similar to the premiere, there is a plot hole regarding the information Lester knows about Malvo, somehow knowing his name despite never receiving this information. I doubt he would have asked Malvo his name in the premiere, considering how their interaction went.

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

    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.

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    • Trivia
      The store Lester (Martin Freeman) bought his shotgun from was open during store hours at Camper's Village in Calgary, Alberta. Customers got to watch takes of the scene as they shopped.
    • Goofs
      In jail when Mr. Numbers and Mr. Wrench demand the name of the man who killed Hess, Lester finally tells them the name: Lorne Malvo. But it's not explained how Lester learned his name or alias.

      A lack of explanation does not constitute a Goof.
    • Quotes

      Ari Ziskind: A rich man opens the paper one day. He sees the world is full of misery. He says, "I have money. I can help." So he gives away all of his money. But it's not enough. The people are still suffering. One day, the man sees another article. He decides he was foolish to think just giving money was enough. So he goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, I want to donate a kidney." The doctors do the surgery. It's a complete success. After, he knows he should feel good, but he doesn't, for people are still suffering. So he goes back to the doctor. He says, "Doctor, this time, I want to give it all." The doctor says, "What does that mean, 'give it all'?" He says, "This time, I want to donate my liver, but not just my liver. I want to donate my heart, but not just my heart. I want to donate my corneas, but not just my corneas. I want to give it all away. Everything I am. All that I have." The doctor says, "A kidney is one thing, but you can't give away your whole body piece by piece. That's suicide." And he sends the man home. But the man cannot live knowing that the people are suffering and he could help. So he gives the one thing he has left: his life.

      Gus Grimly: And does it work? Does it stop the suffering?

      Ari Ziskind: You live in the world. What do you think?

      Gus Grimly: So he killed himself for nothing?

      Ari Ziskind: Did he?

      Gus Grimly: Well, I mean...

      [sighs]

      Gus Grimly: You're saying... what are you saying?

      Ari Ziskind: Only a fool thinks he can solve the world's problems.

      Gus Grimly: Yeah, but you gotta try, don't you?

    • Connections
      References Bonanza (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Wildwood Flower
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      Composed by J.P. Webster

      Lyrics by Maud Irving

      Performed by The Carter Family

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • High River, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MGM Television
      • FX Productions
      • The Littlefield Company
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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