Fargo: The Gift of the Magi (2015)
Season 2, Episode 5
8/10
Fargo: S2E5 "The Gift of the Magi" Review - King Cadmium
11 March 2022
Floyd takes action, and Charlie tries to prove himself. Peggy and Ed disagree about what to do next, while Lou sees himself sidelined during Ronald Reagan's campaign tour.

What I Liked:

The cinematography is solid, and each scene perfectly implements its well-crafted and memorable music score. On top of that, each actor gives a strong performance.

As the gang war intensifies, each scene involving the Gerhardts and the Kansas City Mafia becomes tenser and tenser, making for some highly enthralling television.

What I Disliked:

The Ronald Reagan storyline adds very little, if anything, to this episode or story. What is his purpose in this season?

Each scene with Peggy is noticeably uninteresting, especially compared to the other storylines. She is not likable or intriguing enough to warrant the amount of screen time she receives.

Overall:

Fargo delivers yet another high-quality episode. While this sophomore season has yet to reach the heights of its predecessor, one cannot deny this has been an enthralling season of television so far.

8/10

King Cadmium.
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