publicist 4,643 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 He's quite good but David Thewlis stole the show: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just like Billy Bob Thornton did in Season 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Episode 8 of S3: You know that you're entertained when each episode is over before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Great episode, that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 The wife and I picked up this show and we've now seen every episode. It's a great show! Anyone who likes it should watch Noah Hawley's LEGION as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 22-6-2017 at 8:16 AM, KK said: Fargo S3E10 - Somebody to Love "This is a true story..." Since the original Coen brothers' film, this opening statement has been one that the following absurdist tales have played around with thematically. But with this season finale, as the pieces come together, it becomes clear that this third season is Hawley's most earnest attempt at deconstructing the concept entirely. Season 3 has been a difficult ride for me. Yes, it features another brilliant all-star cast, some cool set-pieces and great writing, but something felt off about all of it. The season arc and structure seemed muddled, the characters' motivations unclear and the caricatures more obvious than before. Granted there were some really great highs (the phenomenal third episode being one, and Ray Wise's awesome cameo!), but something just didn't click. The final scene of this intriguing finale sort of helped piece it all together, however. As we watch Carrie Coon and the serpent-ish David Thewilis chewing scenery, Hawley's intentions become more clear. Unlike the past seasons, this one wasn't so much an attempt at comic tragedy as it was Hawley's thesis on the stupidity of life's events, and how "truth" is just the manipulation of a random sequence of events. And in the end, he leaves it to the audience on whether to accept Thewlis' more cynical view of human's tendency toward evil or Coon's firm belief in justice prevailing in the end. When you go back to all the "head-scratcher" moments of the season, Hawley's choices make more and more sense and I can appreciate that. Season 3, in a way, is the show at its most ambitious, but at the cost of characters we can really invest in and narrative we can be swept off by. Hawley forgoes the usual entertainment value for a more heady exercise, and that makes this the toughest season to process, but one you can't help but admire. And with that final monologue, I don't think you could ask for a better send-off to the whole series really. I'm not sure if there is another one planned, but this would be a noble end to a very fine show indeed. I was wildly entertained but in the end I agree with you. I think the two last episodes were certainly not the best of the season. Resolutions rarely are. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Having let in sink in, I'm happy with the season, and I admire its ambitions. I think the second season might be my current favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 No, that had the UFO thing and sometimes felt less focused as if it wanted to move into different directions. The first season was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 2nd season was strongest in terms of character-work, always my #1 priority in, well, anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I count the "holy moly" moments. That can be anything ... chararacter work, style, an image, et cetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: No, that had the UFO thing and sometimes felt less focused as if it wanted to move into different directions. The first season was the best. I loved the UFO. It might not have been as tightly focused as the first season, but it was more ambitious in tone, set-pieces and ideas, and had stronger characters. It was trying to be more than your usual Fargo plot. This latest season had similar ambitions, but was a little less successful in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 You're young, KK. You have no choice but to love the UFO. I like structures to be simple and homogeneous. I loved NCFOM and then suddenly it stops and it does something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 UFOs? Are these open spoilers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Probably not as I've never heard of them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 It's KK's fault for posting a Fargo write-up in this thread instead of the Fargo thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Maybe it's time for a ban? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Jay said: It's KK's fault for posting a Fargo write-up in this thread instead of the Fargo thread He wanted more views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: He wanted more views! He could've shot someone in the chest through a book like normal people do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 2,835 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just finished the third season of Fargo. Not as good as the first two seasons but David Thewlis is great as the villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Whoa. Fargo season 4 has been announced, and it's going to star Chris Rock. https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/chris-rock-fargo-season-4-fx-1202894560/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 10 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Whoa. Fargo season 4 has been announced, and it's going to star Chris Rock. https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/chris-rock-fargo-season-4-fx-1202894560/ They'll start production next year? What do they expect us to do in the meantime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Fargo Season 4 is going to take place in the 1950’s, where Chris rock is going to play the head of of an African American crime syndicate that is going to war with the Italian Mafia in Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,722 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Haven't seen this since Season 1, which I enjoyed. It just kind of got lost in the fray of way too many quality shows to watch and not enough time to watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 I hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 What the ...?! https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/chris-rock-fargo-season-4-fx-1202894560/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Welcome to 2018, Alex! On 8/3/2018 at 3:35 PM, Disco Stu said: Whoa. Fargo season 4 has been announced, and it's going to star Chris Rock. https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/chris-rock-fargo-season-4-fx-1202894560/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Loved all 3 seasons from Fargo, although the first one is still my favorite. Billy Bob Thornton created one of the gretest and most terrifying villains on TV this decade. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Totally agreed. I also enjoyed all 3 seasons, and also consider season 1 to be the best by bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I prefer season 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I preferred 2 as its own thing instead of a mimic of the film. Still need to watch 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 You gotta see 3, Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis are great! And it introduced me to the wonder of Carrie Coon, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead wasn't bad either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The third season was that one with Ewan McGregor, right? It was good, although not as good as the other two, and a little boring on the middle. That weird David Thewlis character was creepy, but not a villain as compelling as Billy Bob. That said, Carrie Coon was pretty great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, Edmilson said: Loved all 3 seasons from Fargo, although the first one is still my favorite. Billy Bob Thornton created one of the gretest and most terrifying villains on TV this decade. Agreed on all counts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I wouldn't call Thornton's character terrifying per se, but he was friggin' unforgettable that's for sure. A ruthlessly cool n charismatic customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Jay said: You gotta see 3, Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis are great! And it introduced me to the wonder of Carrie Coon, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead wasn't bad either! Didn’t know Carrie Coon was in there. She’s superb in The Leftovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 I know Koray, we've had this conversation before On 8/23/2017 at 9:41 AM, Jay said: Watch FARGO as your next show. Carrie Coon is in season 3, and she's fantastic On 8/23/2017 at 2:47 PM, Koray Savas said: I was actually thinking of making this my next show as well. Didn't know she was in it. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Looks good, sort of similar and yet not similar to the prior seasons. The much earlier time setting being the biggest difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 3:17 PM, Koray Savas said: I preferred 2 as its own thing instead of a mimic of the film. Still need to watch 3. Season 2 is my favourite too. Felt more Hawley than Coens. 3 is good, but the least of the bunch, I felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Great cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Not happy with the time period. I need my Fargo to be more contemporary Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,742 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Well I'm in. Still have to see Season 3 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Kansas City's finest. Fargo Installment 4 premieres 4/19 on FX Networks, streaming next day on FX on Hulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Fargo Season 4 No Longer Premiering April 19th Due To Production Shutdown Over Coronavirus Pandemic Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I finally went back and finished Season 3 after watching half of it a couple months ago. Easily my favorite season so far. It felt the most structured and execution was great. “Who Rules the Land of Denial?” is a masterclass of storytelling. I thought Jeff Russo really nailed the score this time around too. Music was great throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Is that the one where she talks to Leland Palmer in a bowling alley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Yep! I loved how little dialogue there was throughout the episode. The bus crash and the following chase through the woods were fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Great! Does that mean they resumed filming for the final episodes? I never saw a news story if they did EDIT: Ah, this article says: Quote With production on the remaining episodes set to pick up again later this month, So theoretically a surge in COVID cases could cause shutdown again and the premiere date could change again if that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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