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Fargo – Season 3, Episode 2 The Principle of Restricted Choice

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Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime; Varga makes a move; Ray and Nikki move on to their next plan.
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Fargo — Season 3, Episode 2

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"The Principles of Restricted Choice" quickly builds on the framework of Fargo's season 3 premiere, shaking up the central characters while advancing a major conflict.

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Ewan McGregor

Emmit Stussy

Carrie Coon

Gloria Burgle

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Nikki Swango

David Thewlis

V.M. Varga

Goran Bogdan

Yuri Gurka

Michael Stuhlbarg

Sy Feltz
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Sean T. Collins Decider 12/20/2017
We live in a world run by racist monsters who would gladly murder your children in front of you if it meant an extra zero for their net worth, so you have to take your pleasure where you can get it, and I get it from Shea Whigham. Go to Full Review Vinnie Mancuso Observer 04/27/2017
I am fascinated by the presence of Yuri-who with his partner, Nemo, dropped Emmit's lawyer Irv Blumkin off a parking deck-because of what it means for the increasingly widespread tale Noah Hawley is telling in season 3. Go to Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club 04/27/2017
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"Principle" gives time to all the major players of the season so far, but its primary interest is in pushing the feud between Emmit and Ray to the next level. Go to Full Review Shaun Munro Flickering Myth 08/29/2018
This is very much the lethargic second episode the show has essentially made its signature at this point. Go to Full Review Courtney E. Smith Refinery29 10/03/2017
I'm guessing we'll all be able to enjoy this season without taking up bridge, but as an avid player, my Granny will enjoy the layers of it more than me. Go to Full Review Zane Moses Baltimore Sun 04/28/2017
Most excitingly, this episode sets up the war brewing between Emmit and Sy vs. Ray and Nikki. Things are moving faster and faster in this slow Midwestern town. There is bound to be much more pinheadery in future episodes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime; Varga makes a move; Ray and Nikki move on to their next plan.
Director
Michael Uppendahl
Executive Producer
Noah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, John Cameron
Screenwriter
Noah Hawley
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 26, 2017