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Fargo – Season 3, Episode 4 The Narrow Escape Problem

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Emmit and Sy try to figure out what they have gotten themselves into; Nikki and Ray track down some collateral; Gloria learns more about Maurice.
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Fargo — Season 3, Episode 4

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"Narrow Escape Problem" savvily sets the table for subsequent episodes with strong performances, compelling characters, and a satisfying, unexpected callback to Fargo's past.

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Ewan McGregor

Emmit Stussy

Carrie Coon

Gloria Burgle

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Nikki Swango

David Thewlis

V.M. Varga

Shea Whigham

Moe Dammick

Olivia Sandoval

Winnie Lopez
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Sean T. Collins Decider Dec 20, 2017
Fargo is an expect-the-unexpected kind of show - how else would you describe the opening of this week's episode, "The Narrow Escape Problem." Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico New York Magazine/Vulture May 11, 2017
4/5
I could watch these vibrant characters and this show's strong visual language sans quick plotting and still be pretty satisfied. Go to Full Review Scott Tobias New York Times May 11, 2017
Terrific introduction to Olivia Sandoval as Officer Winnie, who picks up on the related thread of Sy smashing up Ray's car - and, more damningly, a stranger's bumper - with the company Humvee. Go to Full Review Shaun Munro Flickering Myth Aug 29, 2018
Fargo returns to business-as-usual after last week's entertaining sojourn to Los Angeles, and things finally start coming together as Gloria is drawn towards the Stussys, while Emmit begins to feel the pinch from Varga and his lofty ambitions. Go to Full Review Courtney E. Smith Refinery29 Oct 3, 2017
Don't know much about biology? Then this week's episode of Fargo is the metaphor you need. Go to Full Review Gary Shannon The Young Folks May 16, 2017
Fargo seems to struggle in finding a meaningful connection between the numerous plot threads that comprise the third season, but the fourth episode easily demonstrates each thread's individual strength in characterization, depth and emotion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Emmit and Sy try to figure out what they have gotten themselves into; Nikki and Ray track down some collateral; Gloria learns more about Maurice.
Director
Michael Uppendahl
Executive Producer
Noah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, John Cameron
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 10, 2017
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