Bisquik

This was one of the most enjoyable seasons of Fargo that I've seen.. Great writing and acting easily make or break a show. The sharp, witty dialogue was brought to life by Juno Temple and Jon Hamm in this episode. Sam Spruell stole the show evoking so much unexpected empathy. Superb writing and acting was the key there.

And the cinematography? The foggy snow-covered plains made for an eerie setting for the ultimate battle between good and evil. Some might be disappointed that there wasn't more shooting and gratuitous gore. I'm fine with that. The brooding buildup to the battle is where it's at for me!

Unlike Yellowstone, Fargo actually has some good guys. The good guys are flawed, sometimes deeply, but that's what makes it feel approachable and authentic, and so much better than Yellowstone. We know people like the characters in Fargo in real life, or maybe we just wish we did.

Absolution does not have to be instructed to say 5 Our Fathers and an act of contrition. It can come in the form of receiving a warm, delicious biscuit from someone who made it with love ( and buttermilk). Deputy Witt, someone who went into law enforcement "To protect and serve" (especially our heroine). Not to kill.....hmm. Unfortunate. Redemption for a couple of other characters, unlikely, but nice to have happened-- led to a sweet moment between Dot and her stepson. So...The next few years (or decades) will be interesting for Sheriff Roy. Big thanks to Lorraine and Karma for that!! Btw, Thank you Fargo for the correct pronunciation of Ole Munch. I'd been referring to him as Ol' (rhymes with) Crunch.

I'm a huge fan of Fargo. I honestly think it's one of the greatest shows ever made. Now after witnessing this season finale for Season 5 I'm inclined to name this season the best of all. Before this episode I wasn't convinced this was the best season. (I'd say that honor would go to Season 2, though I am a sucker for seasons 1 & 3 as well. Season 4 wasn't that great to me personally)... I am just sooo thoroughly impressed by how Noah Hawley was able to end this season so perfectly. I mean he ties up everything including the paranormal and metaphorical themes of the season so effortlessly you'd think he started writing it in the age of the carrier pigeon.... My hats off to everyone involved. I honestly don't want to ruin anything about the episode. At first I thought the episode might be blowing its load a little early with the main story's resolution. I figured we'd get 10 mins of action and the rest would be blah blah blah happy family but that's not the case here fellow Fargo enthusiasts. The tension stays ramped till the very last shot and while I was watching it my mouth was wide open just savoring every last word... I know a lot of people might not like the ending to this season but for my money it's the best episode of the entire season. For me Episode 10 "Bisquick" is an easy 10/10.

Season 5 throughout had many more ties back to the original movie - not in specific details but ambiguous similarities and parallels.

I suspect that if you were a fan of the movie before the intervening series appeared, you would find more appreciation of how it delivers the Coen-esq uniqueness.

No one should have been expecting an action movie type ending, particularly, again, with the original movie leanings. I feel episode 10 was as good an ending as possible within the context of characters and settings.

All of the characters seemed very well suited to their roles, especially Dot and Munch.

There's a lot going on here. It probably isn't nearly what many viewers were thinking it might, or even should, be. I'm guessing many of us expected a raid on this sheriff and his unredeemable contingent of followers getting pretty violent. That would entertain a lot of viewers I'm sure. What we got is a raid that worked less spectacularly with the perpetrator in prison. A raid done well. It set up the ending that had a message. Love and forgiveness is the only way to live without fear. Dot had to do some work to get to that point, she survived as a result. That result is bigger than her, which the ending claims with just a facial expression by Olah. Now, that mother-in-law. That's not quite as neat.