Fargo: Eating the Blame (2014)
Season 1, Episode 4
9/10
Fargo: S1E4 "Eating the Blame" Review - King Cadmium
28 February 2022
When Gus tries to rectify a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.

What I Liked:

The cinematography is solid, and each scene perfectly implements its beautiful and mesmerizing music score. On top of that, each actor gives a strong performance, with Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman being the clear standouts.

Malvo is one of the most intriguing individuals you will see on television, with Thornton's portrayal being nothing short of superb, along with Freeman's portrayal of Lester.

The cliffhanger to end this episode is perfectly constructed, leaving the viewer eager to watch the next episode as the credits roll.

What I Disliked:

Deputy Knudsen's appearance after Lester escapes from Mr Numbers and Mr Wrench felt like a highly contrived moment. Lester needed a plausible way to get away, but having a deputy appear conveniently near the area doesn't achieve this.

Overall:

Fargo delivers yet another fantastic episode early in its run. As the plot thickens, one can only surmise this show will get even better from this point forward.

9/10

King Cadmium.
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