Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
- Episode aired Nov 23, 2015
- TV-MA
- 1h 1m
The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.
- Peggy Blumquist
- (credit only)
- Noreen Vanderslice
- (as Emily Haine)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMike Milligan's (Bokeem Woodbine) "Freedom, that terrible word..." is quoting from 'The Rebel: An essay on Man's revolt' by Noreen's (Em Haine) favorite author Albert Camus (who was himself quoting 19th century poet Philothee O'Neddy).
- GoofsWhen Simone is parking her car at the hotel, you can see that her 1979 Chevrolet is equipped with a third brake light on the back deck. These lights were not required before 1986.
However, the 1979 Chevy Nova (which Simone could be driving) came with an optional third brake light.
- Quotes
Mike Milligan: So... is this a conversation about how it's time for me to pack up and go home?
Lou Solverson: No. Don't have to go home. It's a big country. Just maybe don't be here.
Mike Milligan: Are you familiar with the phrase "manifest destiny"?
Lou Solverson: Yeah, but see, here's the thing. I own two pairs of shoes: a summer pair and one for winter. We're not meant to have more than we can handle, is what I mean. So, this need for conquest, you know, tryin' to own things that aren't meant to be owned...
Mike Milligan: Like people?
Lou Solverson: That's an example. But also places. Believin' we can tame things. That's a problem, right? Not a solution.
Mike Milligan: You're saying capitalism is a problem?
Lou Solverson: No. Greed. Makin' this thing all or nothin'.
- ConnectionsReferences Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963)
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.
Mike killing the Undertaker is perhaps the best scene to this point. The way he is introduced and then executed was ingenious by the writers.
What I Disliked:
I am not a fan of several editing choices, particularly the usage of split screens, which appear superfluous at best.
The philosophical rantings from Mike are starting to become forced and trite. He is still an interesting character, but it seems the writers are trying too hard to make him an intellectual thug.
Overall:
Fargo continues to deliver high-quality episodes, making for an enthralling and consistent sophomore season so far.
8/10
King Cadmium.
- kingcadmium
- Mar 13, 2022
Details
- Runtime1 hour 1 minute
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1