Should I watch Fargo?

The show is incredibly cinematic, it ties in with the movie and the opening shots of each episode are better than 95% of the films that you'll see at the cinema, while Billy Bob Thornton's brilliant character is probably the most unnerving but charismatic villain since Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men.

Is Fargo a good TV show to watch?

Great! Fargo is one of the top rated series on just about every website & magazine there is (including this one, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, etc.) for a reason and that's because this show is amazing.

Is Fargo on Netflix any good?

Fargo is an attempt to adapt the sensibilities and quirks of its movie counterpart, while creating some sort of fresh dramatic tension that makes the show worth watching. The cast is simply excellent. Who knew that Peter Stormare's assassin could be outdone by Billy Bob Thornton?

Is Fargo a good season?

94% Critics Consensus: Violent, quirky, and darkly funny, Fargo delivers an original crime story and a wonderful performance by McDormand.

Do you need to watch Fargo movie?

If you watch the movie first you will get a summary of the series since they both follow a true story and don't modify the original plot. Hence you will probably lose interest in the series because a lot of the suspense, which is part of the fun of this great series, will be lost.

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Why is Fargo series so good?

The show is incredibly cinematic, it ties in with the movie and the opening shots of each episode are better than 95% of the films that you'll see at the cinema, while Billy Bob Thornton's brilliant character is probably the most unnerving but charismatic villain since Javier Bardem in No Country For Old Men.

Is Fargo the movie better than the series?

The Fargo TV series has had four seasons to surpass the Coen brothers classic, but it still hasn't managed to do so, not quite living up to the quality of the original Fargo movie. While all four seasons tell great, unique stories, the Fargo movie is still way better than the Fargo TV show, and here's why.

Can I skip Fargo season 1?

Seasons/Episodes You Can't Skip: If you want to start with just a single season of Fargo, you can really start with either one and not be lost. (Though it's good to start from the beginning.) Because it's an anthology, each season is a self-contained unit—though the stories are connected.

Are Fargo seasons 1 and 2 connected?

They are, however, connected. Season two is a prequel of sorts to the first season, focusing on Minnesota state trooper Lou Solverson (Patrick Wilson) and a horrific crime in Sioux Falls, S.D. in 1979, in which he gets caught up.

Is Fargo slow paced?

In an overwhelming appraisal of the Coen Brothers as screenwriters, Redditor bryalb writes that their "slow" movies such as Fargo have excellent pacing. They manage to balance comedy with tragedy in a really effective way, which keeps the story flowing naturally and engagingly.

Is Fargo funny the show?

Being a source for thrills as well as comedy is something only Fargo can pull off. The series carries the trademark Coen brothers black comedy formula, something that makes it a highly versatile watch for viewers. Even though there's a lot of violence to be found, the funny moments still stand out.

Should I watch Fargo movie before series?

Every season of Fargo tells a story of its own. To notice the casual references that exist to the other seasons (and movie), you need to really go looking for them. So if you haven't seen the Coen Brothers' original film or the first two seasons of the show, it doesn't matter.

Is Fargo a drama or comedy?

Fargo is an American black comedy crime drama television series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley.

Are all seasons of Fargo connected?

Although it is in no way a direct adaptation, Fargo contains many references to both the original film and other titles in the Coens' filmography. Each season can be viewed by itself. However, the show has begun to intertwine its narratives over time.

Which season of Fargo is better?

Although every season of Fargo is great, Fargo season 2 is by far the series' best.

Is Fargo Season 2 better than season 1?

Season 2 is not only better than season 1 but it is also one of the best seasons in TV. It has great characters with lots of depth and it is also very gripping especially towards the last few episodes.

Why is it called Fargo?

Even though the movie takes place mostly in Brainerd, Minnesota, the Coen brothers decided to call it Fargo, which is in North Dakota, just because they liked the sound of it for a title better than Brainerd, which "was not cool enough." Fargo is where Jerry Lundegaard meets the two hoods he hires to kidnap his wife.

How much of Fargo season 1 is true?

However, neither the movie nor the TV show are actually based on true events. In a 2014 interview, the show's executive producer Noah Hawley clarified the "true story" episode introductions by saying "the show.... It's all just made up.

Is Fargo TV series a true story?

For the most part, the answer is no. In 2016, in honor of the film's 20th anniversary, Ethan Coen told HuffPost that the disclaimer was added to the film to set a specific tone. “We wanted to make a movie just in the genre of a true story movie," he said.

Is Fargo season 3 after season 1?

“It's more contemporary,” showrunner Noah Hawley said when asked about the season 3 time period. “It's set a couple years after season 1.”

Is Fargo season 3 related to season 1 or 2?

Hawley confirmed with Entertainment Weekly back in December that, "There are going to be connections, the way the first year was connected to the movie and the second year was connected to the first," and he reiterated that fact once again on the conference call.

Is Fargo season 1 violent?

Season 1 is the most violent and gory. Season 4 is the least violent. The show mostly contains shootouts with some blood, most of the violence is delivered in a cartoony way almost inspired by westerns. Some of the more grisly and gory content may disturb some but is fairly rare.

Why is Fargo season 2 different?

Noah Hawley and his team of writers used the second season to expand the scope of the show's storytelling—from its narrative to its characters. They increased the show's cast of core characters to five, each with interconnecting arcs and different viewpoints of the central story.

Is Fargo a spin off?

Fargo is a spin-off from the 1996 Coen brothers film of the same name. Joel and Ethan Coen have taken up the roles of executive producers on the TV series, alongside Warren Littlefield, Steve Stark, Kim Todd and Vincent Landay.

What is the point of Fargo?

Broadly, Fargo is a film about people using their Minnesota Nice appearances to mask dark feelings and unrest. All of the film's characters are greedy and eager, the only exceptions being Marge and her husband Norm (John Carroll Lynch), at least within the confines of what we're shown of him.