Of the many things that Fargo does extremely well, tension is by far it's greatest asset. Even in an episode like this one where not a whole lot happens, the episode is full of a tension. It's one of those things that is very hard to teach, either you know how to build tension or you don't, and clearly the Fargo team does.
This episode won't be remembered for much because it was a lot of talk without a ton of action, but it was yet another well written, directed, and acted episode for Fargo. The Gerhardts moved in on trying to kill Ed successfully this time, unfortunately for them, the Solverson's got in the way. Lou was somewhat aided by the help of Karl Weathers, Nick Offerman's character. I'm always happy to see him get screen time, but I do think this appearance may have been dragged on a little bit too long. I like the subtle humor Fargo has always brought, but the tone shifted a bit with his expanded presence.
Complementing the tension was the quiet but effective score. Every week I rave about the music that Fargo has whether it be the score or the soundtrack, but this week brought the best of what the score has offered thus far. That slow drum score is very reminiscent of the heart pounding score from Jaws. Ultimately the episode left off with Dodd injured at the Blomquist's house and Ed escaping to presumably head there. I expect a very interesting confrontation next week.
+So much tension
+Score
+Impeccable writing
-Offerman's offbeat drunkenness
8.5/10
This episode won't be remembered for much because it was a lot of talk without a ton of action, but it was yet another well written, directed, and acted episode for Fargo. The Gerhardts moved in on trying to kill Ed successfully this time, unfortunately for them, the Solverson's got in the way. Lou was somewhat aided by the help of Karl Weathers, Nick Offerman's character. I'm always happy to see him get screen time, but I do think this appearance may have been dragged on a little bit too long. I like the subtle humor Fargo has always brought, but the tone shifted a bit with his expanded presence.
Complementing the tension was the quiet but effective score. Every week I rave about the music that Fargo has whether it be the score or the soundtrack, but this week brought the best of what the score has offered thus far. That slow drum score is very reminiscent of the heart pounding score from Jaws. Ultimately the episode left off with Dodd injured at the Blomquist's house and Ed escaping to presumably head there. I expect a very interesting confrontation next week.
+So much tension
+Score
+Impeccable writing
-Offerman's offbeat drunkenness
8.5/10