Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo is an American television anthology[1] dark comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley based on the 1996 film of the same name written and directed by the Coen brothers. The series premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX.[1] Series premise In 2006, a drifter named Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) arrives in Bemidji, Minnesota and influences the population with his malice and violence, including put-upon insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman). Cast Main cast Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard Allison Tolman as Molly Solverson Colin Hanks as Deputy Gus Grimly Recurring cast Bob Odenkirk as Bill Olson Kate Walsh as Gina Hess Adam Goldberg as Mr. Numbers Russell Harvard as Mr. Wrench Oliver Platt as Stavros Milos Glenn Howerton as Don Chumph Jordan Peele as Webb Pepper[2] Keegan-Michael Key as Bill Budge[2] Joey King as Greta Grimly Julie Ann Emery as Ida Thurman Tom Musgrave as Bo Munk Production In 2012, it was announced that FX was developing a new television series based on the Academy Award-winning film Fargo with the Coen brothers as executive producers.[3] It was later announced that adaptation would be a 10-episode limited series.[4] On August 2, 2013, it was announced that Billy Bob Thornton had signed on to star in the series. On September 27, 2013, Martin Freeman also signed on to star.[5] On October 3, 2013, it was announced that Colin Hanks was cast in the role ofDuluth Police Deputy Gus Grimly.[6] Production began in fall 2013 with filming taking place in and around Calgary, Alberta.[7] Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers(millions) 1 « The Crocodile’s Dilemma » Adam Bernstein Noah Hawley April 15, 2014 2.65[8] Lorne Malvo wrecks a car after a herd of deer crosses his path on a rural highway. A nearly naked man bolts from the trunk into the snowy woods nearby. In town, Lester Nygaard meets Sam Hess, a former high school bully, who causes him to break his nose after reacting to a fake punch. At the hospital, Nygaard and Malvo, suffering a head wound from the crash, sit beside each other. Nygaard relates the story to Malvo, who suggests killing Hess to prevent a future incident. Nygaard neither approves nor condemns the idea, but Malvo later kills Hess. Meanwhile, Officers Thurman and Solverson investigate both the car wreck and Hess’s death. They learn Nygaard spoke to someone at the hospital with injuries similar to those from the wreck about Hess. Thurman goes to question Nygaard, who has killed his nagging wife, and Malvo kills Thurman, but not before he radios for help. Malvo disappears and Nygaard knocks himself out to make the deaths look like a home invasion. 2 « The Rooster Prince »[9] Adam Bernstein Noah Hawley April 22, 2014 TBA 3 « A Muddy Road »[10] Randall Einhorn Noah Hawley April 29, 2014 TBA 4 « Eating the Blame »[11] Randall Einhorn Noah Hawley May 6, 2014 TBA 5 « The Six Ungraspables »[12] Colin Bucksey Noah Hawley May 13, 2014 TBA Reception Fargo has received general acclaim from television critics, and currently has a Metacritic score of 87 out of 100 based on 38 reviews, indicating « universal acclaim ».[13] The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes currently reports 100% « certified fresh » approval rating with an average rating of 8.5/10 based on 33 reviews. The website consensus reads « Based on the film of the same name in atmosphere, style, and location only, Fargo presents more quirky characters and a new storyline that is expertly executed with dark humor and odd twists.[14] IGN reviewer Roth Cornet gave the series premiere a 9 out of 10 « Amazing » rating, saying that « with rich and zany characters, darkly comedic violence, and a tantalizing mystery on tap, Fargo is well-worth watching. »[15] International broadcast The series is simulcast in Canada, and debuted on FX Canada on April 15, 2014.[16] It will premiere in the UK on Channel 4 on April 20, 2014.[17] In Australia, it will premiere on May 1, 2014, on SBS One.[18] Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04 Fargo (2014) S01E04
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