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Fargo – Season 1, Episode 1 The Crocodile's Dilemma

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A manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
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Fargo — Season 1, Episode 1

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Billy Bob Thornton

Lorne Malvo

Martin Freeman

Lester Nygaard

Colin Hanks

Gus Grimly

Allison Tolman

Molly Solverson

Kevin O'Grady

Sam Hess

Shawn Doyle

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Isaac Chotiner The New Republic 10/09/2015
The first episode of Fargo... which is based on the Coens' 1996 film (arguably their best) of the same name, managed to do more than capture the atmosphere of that masterpiece, which is in itself a large accomplishment. Go to Full Review Kenny Herzog New York Magazine/Vulture 10/09/2015
3/5
One hour in, Fargo the "limited drama series" gingerly distinguishes itself from Fargo the motion picture, before clearly marking its territory with a dizzying series of dubious choices and callous acts. Go to Full Review Amy Amatangelo Paste Magazine 10/08/2015
9/10
While the idea of a Fargo TV series may have had many people saying, "Ah jeez," the new FX series has managed to pull off the nearly impossible... The series has captured the essence and the spirit of the film. Go to Full Review Kimberly Roots TV Line 10/09/2015
The format lends itself to tight storytelling, and with the talented Thornton insinuating his dark character into this salt-of-the-earth community, Fargo is likely to be a wild, snow-covered ride. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 10/09/2015
['The Crocodile's Dilemma'] episode nicely sets the audience up with the suggestion that [Molly's] narrative will gather more momentum now that Lester and Malvo have set everything up. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
Executive Producer
Noah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, J. Geyer Kosinski
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 15, 2014