Who Shaves the Barber?

Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.

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. It will be fascinating to see how morally bankrupt he will become by season's end.

What I Disliked:

Molly surviving after the last episode's cliffhanger felt a little cheap. While this character has improved during the season, it would have been interesting to see how her death would have played out, as opposed to a fakeout in which she sustained non-fatal injuries.

Malvo felt supernatural in this episode to the point of disbelief. While still one of the most intriguing individuals you will see on television, his ability to murder an entire crime syndicate was perhaps the most implausible event in the show so far.

Overall:

Fargo comes through with another high-quality episode, but perhaps the most flawed one so far. However, this episode has more than enough elements to make for a highly enthralling viewing experience.

8/10

King Cadmium.

The scene of Lester finally taking revenge on his bully made me smile all along. As someone who also got bullied in school, it is wonderful to see such a revenge occuring, even if it is just fiction.