Series synopsis
Fargo is an American crime drama television series that premiered on FX on April 15, 2014. It was created by Noah Hawley. It stars Juno Temple, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Rysdahl.
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Premise
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Premise: Consequence comes knocking.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Juno Temple as Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon
- Patrick Wilson as Lou Solverson
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lorraine Lyon
- David Rysdahl as Wayne Lyon
- Allison Tolman as Molly Solverson
- Colin Hanks as Deputy Gus Grimly
- Joe Keery as Gator Tillman
- Ewan McGregor as Emmit Stussy / Ray Stussy
Supporting cast
- Lamorne Morris as North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr
- Chris Rock as Loy Cannon
- Richa Shukla Moorjani as Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead
- Sam Spruell as Ole Munch
- Ted Danson as Sheriff Hank Larsson
- Sienna King as Scotty Lyon
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Sy Feltz
- Dave Foley as Danish Graves
- Jessie Buckley as Oraetta Mayflower
- Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman
- Kirsten Dunst as Peggy Blumquist
- Carrie Coon as Gloria Burgle
Guest cast
- Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo
- Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard
- Jason Schwartzman as Josto Fadda
- Jeff Clarke as Commissioner Armbruster
- Brad Garrett as Joe Bulo
- Shawn Doyle as Vern Thurman
- Rob Mac as Officer Oscar Hunt
- Frances Fisher as Vivian
- Francesca Eastwood as Vivian Lord (young)
- Thomas Mann as Thaddeus Mobley (as Thomas Randall Mann)
- Mark Cowling as Mueller
- Barbara Wallace as Old Woman
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | April 15, 2014 | June 17, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 12, 2015 | December 14, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | April 19, 2017 | June 21, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 11 | September 27, 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | November 21, 2023 | January 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Greetings from Bemidji Go behind the scenes to uncover the art of casting Bemidji's many colorful residents. |
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| 2 |
Shades of Green This slightly weird and weirdly engaging featurette focuses on Lorne Malvo, creating a hitman steeped in ambiguity and mystery, Thorton's performance, his hair, make-up and costuming, and his presence, spoken and unspoken. Also covered, Adam Goldberg and Russell Harvard's killers, their snowy encounter with Malvo, and the use of the wolf near the end of the season. |
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| 3 |
This Is a True Story Two-part documentary wherein the cast and crew discuss the freedom of television, the surprisingly long history of the project, adapting the Coen Brothers' film (with their blessing), the elements of the script and series that drew them to the show, striking the proper tone, honoring the past while pressing on toward the future, creating new characters to inhabit an already established story, shooting in Calgary, and much more. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Crocodile's Dilemma A meek, mild insurance salesman meets a rootless, manipulative stranger in the hospital, which initiates terrible and gruesome events that will change the salesman's life forever. |
April 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Rooster Prince Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders, but her new boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King. |
April 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
A Muddy Road Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation, Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions. |
April 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Waiting for Dutch In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town. |
October 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
Before the Law The Gerhardts get a surprising offer, and two unlikely murderers do their best to clean up their mess. |
October 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Myth of Sisyphus The Gerhardts' search for Rye intensifies. Lou takes a trip to Fargo. Peggy overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter. |
October 26, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Law of Vacant Places A twisted sibling rivalry leads to murder, mobsters and cutthroat competitive bridge in a small Midwestern town. |
April 19, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Principle of Restricted Choice Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime, Varga makes a move, and Ray and Nikki move on to Plan B. |
April 26, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Law of Non-Contradiction Gloria revisits her stepfather's past to try and find some answers. |
May 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Alternate Economy An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place. |
September 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Land of Taking and Killing The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught. |
September 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Raddoppiarlo Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutnys with their debt. |
October 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Tragedy of the Commons A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind. |
November 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Trials and Tribulations Roy attempts to reset the "natural order of things" and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious. |
November 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions Dot and Wayne protect their home, Roy neutralizes an obstacle, Witt suspects foul play and Gator makes a move. |
November 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2014 |
| Last aired | January 16, 2024 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |