Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
- FBI Agent Pepper
- (as Keegan Michael Key)
- Young Man
- (as Andrew McKenzie)
- Young Woman
- (as Amanda Guenther)
- FBI Supervisor
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe music used at the end is taken from Carter Burwell's score for Fargo (1996). In both cases, it's played over the main characters watching television as life returns to normal.
- GoofsWhen Lester tries to order a beer at Lou's, Lou tells him "Sorry, family place". However in an earlier episode beer can be seen on the menu board hanging on the wall behind the counter.
- Quotes
Lester Nygaard: You know, I'm not sure what it is that you've had against me since day one. But I am not the person you think I am, this... this kind of monster.
Molly Solverson: There was a fella once, running for a train. And he's carrying a pair of gloves, this man. He drops a glove on the platform, but he doesn't notice. And then later on, inside the train, he's sitting by the window and he realizes that he's just got this one glove left. But the train's already started pulling out of the station, right? So what does he do?
[Lester shrugs, shakes his head]
Molly Solverson: He opens the window and he drops the other glove onto the platform. That way, whoever finds the first glove can just have the pair.
Lester Nygaard: [confused] So... what are you telling me?
[pause]
Molly Solverson: Goodbye, Mr. Nygaard.
Lester Nygaard: ...Goodbye, Deputy.
- ConnectionsFeatures Deal or No Deal (2005)
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 saw him become the most interesting character on this show, even more so than Malvo. As he became the antagonist in his own story, it was great to see him one-up Malvo, the man who sent him on his dark path of destruction.
What I Disliked:
Numerous characters never received any closure. Chaz, Kitty, Gordo, Mr Wrench, The Hess Family, and Stavros instantly came to mind, as these characters never appear or are even mentioned in this finale.
Malvo's demise was anti-climatic and ultimately forgettable. While I'm not against Gus killing him, it would have been interesting to see him face some form of punishment rather than receiving a citation for bravery.
Overall:
Fargo's finale is not without its flaws, nor is it a highlight of this fantastic season, but this was still a high-quality conclusion that mostly satisfies. You would be hard-pressed to find many shows more tautly written and produced in its premiere season.
8/10
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- kingcadmium
- Mar 3, 2022
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
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- Filming locations
- 1130 10 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada(Nygaard Insurance)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 4 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
- 16:9 HD