Fargo

Because I had seen the Coen brothers' 1996 film Fargo, I was eager to watch the TV series with a similar storyline. I must point out that if the series hadn't been graced with such fantastic actors in the lead roles, it might have faded into mediocrity. Both of the main actors, Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman, improved their performances with each episode, to the point where I was almost in awe of how brilliantly they portrayed their roles. I also can’t forget the lead policewoman. The stylish music fit the story perfectly (the soundtrack can be described as divine). I enjoyed everything about the series, including the Minnesota landscape, the dense atmosphere, and the excellent ending. I'm already looking forward to the second season. Rating: 90%. (03.08.2019)

After a two-year break, we finally got the continuation of this successful series, which is among my favorites. I have to praise the casting choices. I don’t know why, but there’s never a misstep when it comes to that. All the actors delivered performances that left me in awe. I was initially quite skeptical about Ewan McGregor's dual role, but after a few episodes, I was proven wrong. Mary Elizabeth Winstead seemed unlikeable to me at first, but after teaming up with the protagonist from the first season, Wrench, I started rooting for her. Without David Thewlis, I can’t imagine this season now, as his philosophical speeches and general demeanor were simply flawless. Perhaps the third season struggles a bit to maintain the quality across all ten episodes, as some episodes were weaker than others. The music, as always, was chilling, the perfect Fargo style. I expected the final episode to be gloomier, as is typical for this series. I certainly didn’t expect a mini shootout between the cop and Winstead, which ended fatally for both. I debated for a while whether the third season deserved a full five stars, but after careful consideration, I’m lowering it by one star. It was definitely a success, but it lags slightly behind the first two. Even so, I’m excited to see if we’ll get a fourth addition to the family, and I give it 86%. (25.06.2017)