Fargo - TV Series

Im with Daniel on this. I loved it. Really looking forward to the next episode.

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Got impatient so watched the second episode not on my UK TV Another great episode, loved the two characters inspired from the original film, funny how they took the idea of Buscemi's character not speaking, to being literally not able to. Awesome to see Glenn Howerton and it'll be interesting to see how his story now develops.

Also notice how those two guys are dressed like the main characters from Midnight Cowboy, I thought that was pretty cool.

I'm holding off and just watching it when on at the weekends. Means i'll probably have to stay away from this thread.

I like the way the characters are developing. I like the way deputy Molly has Marge Gunderson's tenaciousness. I like the Coenesque feel of some of the scenes, the way they have things happening in the background that're never commented on such as the butchering going on at the window of the supermarket office and the feel of the post office depot.

I can only echo what you have said. This has a massive Coen Brothers feel too it so far, not just Fargo, but all of their movies. The supermarket king reminded me of Nathan Arizona and the whole blackmail thing with Billy Bob Thornton is obviously similar to The Man Who Wasn't There, with his overall character similar to Anton Chigurh.

Just watched the first episode and I found it very promising for the rest of the series. Freeman and Thornton are fantastic.

Only two episodes in, but I'm loving this show so far. Once everything's said and done, I can see myself being a bigger fan of the show than the movie.

I agree, this has all the feel of the movie with a new set of characters that are instantly enjoyable to watch and feel for

I'm three or so episodes in and I'm finding it a bit of a disappointment, I'm afraid. I enjoyed the first one and thought it set up the rest of the series prominently but it just seems to have got slower and slower.

I have been drifting in and out at times, though, so perhaps I ought to give it another watch sometime.

Just watched the fifth episode. I'm enjoying it, but I hope it begins to feel its groove (or at least improve its groove) soon.

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I'm starting to really feel as if this is picking up some steam. Feels like tendrils are starting to lace together, and I had a few "aha!" moments during this past episode on Tuesday. Plus, I am thoroughly enjoying some of my favorite actors in this show -- Oliver Platt and Colin Hanks and Martin Freeman and, of course, Mr. Thornton.

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great show! I went in with minimal expectations and came away feeling woooooooo. I'm a tad behind cos of the UK showing, think I'm on ep 4. The one where Malvo finds out where Gus lives. Thornton is creepy as hell and Freeman shows us a completely different side.

I'm actually liking this more than the movie, which felt far too dull at times yet I haven't dislikes a single episode of this. Keep it coming!

Best debut shows, True Detective and Fargo!

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This past episode was one of the best yet, especially the last 20 minutes or so in the blizzard.

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Yep last episode was brilliant, that and the first are my favourites I think.

Kind of related, have you guys all seen this:



BBT comes across as a complete c*nt, I don't know what's going on, but my god it is hilarious. The monster magazine part had laughing so much, it's like some random conversation his Fargo character would have.

Caught up in one big rush over the last two days or so. Really love it. Not really seeing the slow down that was mentioned. I guess the pace of the first episode is pretty insane, but I've found it totally compelling through.

I think it's pretty much perfectly taken the film's universe and expanded it, without losing the feel. And the way it's tied back into the film here and there is really elegant.

Really love it. Bummed to go from "6 episodes in the bank" to "waiting for a new one each week."

And, on a more general note, I really like that we're seeing more experimental shows like this, that may just end up standing alone as mini-series', or be expanded or turned into an anthology as they go. It's a nice way to get around the demand for narrative momentum that I wrote about in the essay about character arcs awhile back. It also has the benefit of (I think) attracting higher-caliber acting talent, knowing they don't necessarily have to commit to a long-running series.

Watched ep 7 "Who shaves the barber". This really is inspired tv.

I have loved this series so far but I am currently a few episodes behind.

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Well, then stay out of this thread for a bit, because last night's episode was...eventful.


Speculation: lots of characters could end up in lots of places, but the one prediction I feel strongest about is Lester getting a comeuppance. Not being able to outrun your actions is a recurring theme for the Coens, and the show feels like it's seized on it in ways both large and small.

Will do until im catched up

My favorite episode so fsr. I love how we continue to get easter eggs from the movie but they also manage to subvert our expectstions all the time. I agree with Yoda about Lester. No way he is off free and clear. Malvo Im not so sure about but I hate the smug bastard. So you know I am hoping for some justice there. Not optimistic though.

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