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Allison Tolman | ... |
Molly Solverson
(11 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Colin Hanks | ... |
Gus Grimly
(11 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Martin Freeman | ... |
Lester Nygaard
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(11 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Billy Bob Thornton | ... |
Lorne Malvo
(10 episodes, 2014)
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Kirsten Dunst | ... |
Peggy Blumquist
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Patrick Wilson | ... |
Lou Solverson
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Jesse Plemons | ... |
Ed Blumquist
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Ted Danson | ... |
Hank Larsson
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Bokeem Woodbine | ... |
Mike Milligan
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Brad Mann | ... |
Gale Kitchen
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Carrie Coon | ... |
Gloria Burgle
(10 episodes, 2017)
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Ewan McGregor | ... |
Emmit Stussy
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(10 episodes, 2017)
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead | ... |
Nikki Swango
(10 episodes, 2017)
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Jean Smart | ... |
Floyd Gerhardt
(9 episodes, 2015)
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Bob Odenkirk | ... |
Bill Oswalt
(9 episodes, 2014)
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Keith Carradine | ... |
Lou Solverson
(9 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Cristin Milioti | ... |
Betsy Solverson
(9 episodes, 2015)
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Joey King | ... |
Greta Grimly
(9 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Zahn McClarnon | ... |
Hanzee Dent
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Angus Sampson | ... |
Bear Gerhardt
(9 episodes, 2015)
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Emily Haine | ... |
Noreen Vanderslice
(8 episodes, 2015)
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Jeffrey Donovan | ... |
Dodd Gerhardt
(10 episodes, 2015)
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Russell Harvard | ... |
Mr. Wrench
(7 episodes, 2014)
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Rachel Keller | ... |
Simone Gerhardt
(8 episodes, 2015)
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Raven Stewart | ... |
Molly Solverson
(7 episodes, 2015)
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Joshua Close | ... |
Chaz Nygaard
(6 episodes, 2014)
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Gary Valentine | ... |
Deputy Knudsen
(6 episodes, 2014)
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Michael Hogan | ... |
Otto Gerhardt
(6 episodes, 2015)
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Wilma Pelly | ... |
Native American Housekeeper
(6 episodes, 2015)
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Adam Goldberg | ... |
Mr. Numbers
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Glenn Howerton | ... |
Don Chumph
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Brad Garrett | ... |
Joe Bulo
(6 episodes, 2015)
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Nick Offerman | ... |
Karl Weathers
(5 episodes, 2015)
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Elizabeth Marvel | ... |
Constance Heck
(6 episodes, 2015)
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Keir O'Donnell | ... |
Ben Schmidt
(5 episodes, 2015)
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Tom Musgrave | ... |
Bo Munk
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Barry Flatman | ... |
Wally Semenchko
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Rachel Blanchard | ... |
Kitty Nygaard
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Susan Park | ... |
Linda Park
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Oliver Platt | ... |
Stavros Milos
(5 episodes, 2014)
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Allan Dobrescu | ... |
Charlie Gerhardt
(6 episodes, 2015)
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Dan Beirne | ... |
Sonny Greer
(5 episodes, 2015)
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Todd Mann | ... |
Wayne Kitchen
(5 episodes, 2015)
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Kate Walsh | ... |
Gina Hess
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Julie Ann Emery | ... |
Ida Thurman
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Keegan-Michael Key | ... |
FBI Agent Pepper
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Peter Breitmayer | ... |
Ben Schmidt
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Jordan Peele | ... |
FBI Agent Budge
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Gordon S. Miller | ... |
Dmitri Milos
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Spencer Drever | ... |
Gordo Nygaard
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Chantal Perron | ... |
Cindy
(4 episodes, 2014)
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Joe Cobden | ... |
Officer Percy Bluth
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(4 episodes, 2014-2015)
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Mike Bradecich | ... |
Skip Sprang
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Ryan O'Nan | ... |
Ricky G
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Adam Arkin | ... |
Hamish Broker
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Atticus Mitchell | ... |
Mickey Hess
(3 episodes, 2014)
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Liam Green | ... |
Moe Hess
(3 episodes, 2014)
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Matt Cooke | ... |
Ollie Stein
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Eric Keenleyside | ... |
Bud Jorgenlen
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Kate Corbett | ... |
Gloria Wuddle
(3 episodes, 2015)
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Terry Kinney | ... |
Chief Gibson
(2 episodes, 2015)
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Shawn Doyle | ... |
Vern Thurman
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Stephen Root | ... |
Burt Canton
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Brian Markinson | ... |
Bruce Gold
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Helena Mattsson | ... |
Jemma Stalone
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Kelly Holden Bashar | ... |
Pearl Nygaard
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Kieran Culkin | ... |
Rye Gerhardt
(6 episodes, 2015)
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The all new "true crime" case of Fargo's new chapter travels back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota, where a young State Police Officer Lou Solverson, recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang and a major Mob syndicate. Helping him piece things together is his father-in-law, Sheriff Hank Larsson. The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes Karl Weathers, the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Joe Bulo, the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate. The new face of corporate crime, Joe's bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is Mike Milligan. Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling - but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by ... Written by FX Networks
The premiere episode of the 10 part mini series for Fargo is off to an overwhelming start. I was filled with joy to first discover the Coen Bros. masterpiece Fargo was set to be remade with characters and setting reminiscent of its predecessor. Conversely I was a little hesitant as Fargo was notorious for encapsulating a dark, sardonic environment bursting with near bravure acting, and this mini series may taint the well known image it has created.
But I immediately put those fears to rest when Fargo shed its light onto the screen. We are drawn to a similar snow filled landscape that is covered in a perpetual array of white desolation in the first scene, which draws inspiration from the environment created by the cinematography of the original Fargo.
What really was a show stopper for me was the acting and the witty dialogue that encompassed both a dark yet humorous tone. We are introduced to Martin Freeman who plays the role of Lester, a dim witted, quirky insurance salesmen who's peculiar movements jitter across the screen. The body language and accent strongly resemble Jerry Lundegaard. Billy Bob Thornton does a fantastic job as a dark remorseless figure capable of brutal violence at any moment, just his speeches are cringe worthy.
If Fargo continues the next episodes to come as pleasing as the first, we're in for a real treat.