Only saw bits and pieces but it seemed pretty good. Very odd tone, similar to the movie. Freeman was great. Could've used some more ODENKIRK tho!

I really liked the "here be dragons" scene at the end

I think I'll keep watching this. Is this gonna have a full season or is it just a mini-series?

Ep 2 was gud. The writing's been pretty impressive so far, this really feels like it was written by the Coens at times

That interview scene was great. I always thought Thornton has done a pretty good job but it was nice that he had a scene where he didn't have to play his usual monotone character. I'm scared for GUS now that he's crossed him. Revealing that he knew his real name was NOT smart!

and lol, the crickets at the end... how the hell did they get TENS OF THOUSANDS of crickets just from pet stores in the area? (:

"He's always sick. What's he got, the cancer? Over."
"Yeah, leukemia. Over."

this exchange was gold. Definitely Coen-esque

xTimx @ 20/5/2014 23:12

I agree about Molly. I feel like Molly is so clearly supposed to be like the main protagonist of the film that it's a big shock to kill her off and move the focus entirely to Gus.

Exactly what I was thinking. Definitely a great way of subverting expectations even though I'll miss her (if she is dead)

RIP Dennis Reynolds :( That was such a great scene

Seriously though where'd the fish come from at the end? I didn't get that

I can't believe there's still 4 episodes left

"Tell my son I love him"
"Yeah...I'm not gonna do that"

I lol'd

God, that opening was amazing. Lester's becoming a full-fledged villain rather than just a bumbling sadsack. I love it

I loved the way they shot Lorne's shootout

Also even though Molly dying would've been interesting, I'm really glad she's not dead. C'MON MOLLY SET EM STRAIGHT! I don't think the police chief's ever gonna be swayed though after being MOVED TO TEARS by Lester's story (:

oh man that ending. I loved seeing Lester visibly turn back into a wimp. I was hoping it'd end with Malvo turning to LOOK at him but whatever. I wonder if he's still partnered with the deaf guy a year later!

And obviously they're drawing parallels now to the movie with Molly, but I'm sure they're gonna subvert expectations somehow. Still not sure I like the decision to make it such a close parallel tho

Funniest part of the episode for me was Bill's reaction to "he was hugging me...and crying"

That intro was so so good. It's between that and Lester's fake story for best open of the season

There's only one episode left right? I can't imagine how they're gonna wrap up everything that quickly but I have FAITH

I love this shot:



I think they were going for ANGEL OF DEATH there with the blood splatters

Deeecent finale. It didn't wow me nearly as much as the other episodes (especially the last several) but it was satisfying at least. With how dark the show's been at times it was kinda surprising that at least Gus didn't die, but I was relieved. Lorne's death was good. Him jolting awake and smiling made the scene

Only thing I was kinda missing with this finale was seeing what happens with CHAZ (: And what DID happen to the deaf guy?

Behind True Detective this was one of the best first seasons I've seen. Guess more shows should try having a single writer! I hope this writer does another season. In one interview I read he said he was open to it

Also the monologues might be my favorite thing about this show. Molly's "gloves" monologue was great

http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/07/21/fargo-season-2/

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a bit disappointed that Offerman isn't listed as part of the main cast. Looks great though