The thing that Fargo does quite possibly better than any other show is its tension. I don't know that I have ever seen a show that does so much with its camera work, music, and writing to build tension in even the calmest of scenes. It's really a tribute to both the acting and directing, and this episode was no different.
As I said last week, there was no going back for the Blomquist's. They decided to lie to the police and once they did that it was all over for them. Ed isn't the most likable character, but you have to feel for the guy seeing his dream literally burnt to the ground in front of his eyes while just a week prior he was ready to confess to Lou about the crimes. That's the kind of manipulation Fargo does so well. This served as a good parallel to the downfall of Milligan's group as well. The meeting last week with the Gerhardt's was there last chance, just as Ed was given his last chance, but their pride got the best of them.
I liked that this conflict was compared to the Cuban missile crisis during an episode where Bruce Campbell played Ronald Reagan. Sometimes this show can be so out there but yet everything works within the context of the show. I never feel disconnected. I really love how this show is so unpredictable even though you think you know where it's going. Just another great entry for the series.
+Bloody
+Rooting for unlikable characters
+Up in flames
8.4/10
As I said last week, there was no going back for the Blomquist's. They decided to lie to the police and once they did that it was all over for them. Ed isn't the most likable character, but you have to feel for the guy seeing his dream literally burnt to the ground in front of his eyes while just a week prior he was ready to confess to Lou about the crimes. That's the kind of manipulation Fargo does so well. This served as a good parallel to the downfall of Milligan's group as well. The meeting last week with the Gerhardt's was there last chance, just as Ed was given his last chance, but their pride got the best of them.
I liked that this conflict was compared to the Cuban missile crisis during an episode where Bruce Campbell played Ronald Reagan. Sometimes this show can be so out there but yet everything works within the context of the show. I never feel disconnected. I really love how this show is so unpredictable even though you think you know where it's going. Just another great entry for the series.
+Bloody
+Rooting for unlikable characters
+Up in flames
8.4/10