Eating the Blame

Episode aired May 6, 2014
TV-MA
50m

IMDb RATING

8.9/10

10K

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Billy Bob Thornton and Colin Hanks in Fargo (2014)

Crime Drama Thriller

When Gus tries to right a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.When Gus tries to right a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.When Gus tries to right a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.

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IMDb RATING

8.9/10

10K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The title refers to a Zen koan. A cook had had his preparations delayed for a meal he was supposed to serve a Zen master and his disciples. He quickly goes to the garden, chops up the vegetables, and makes a soup. In his haste he accidentally included part of a snake in the soup. The disciples love the soup, but the master finds the snake's head in his soup. He calls the cook and says, "What is this?" The cook replies, "Oh thank you, master," takes the snake's head, and eats it quickly.

Goofs
When Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers are at the diner, the mustard bottle is knocked over on its side and there is no menu visible at first. When they are arguing, the bottle is suddenly upright next to the ketchup and a menu appears against the wall, until Mr. Wrench pounds his hands on the table, at which point he knocks the bottle over and causes the menu fall to the floor behind the table and disappear, restoring the table to how it appeared earlier in the scene.

Quotes
Lorne Malvo: Did you know the human eye can see more shades of green than any other color?

Connections
References Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination (1970)

Soundtracks
It's Coming Up Again
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by The Relatives

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Consistency Endures

Once again a great episode.

Every week this series brings us another riveting, exciting and most of all, entertaining episode.

One of the best things about this episode, in my opinion, is the genius ending. It is a cliffhanger and I absolutely loved it. When the music kicks in, its a thing I cannot explain, but its awesome.

The performances were outstanding as per usual and so was the cinematography. I especially love the excellent use of the cold and icy scenery of Canada.

Once again, fantastic entertainment hour from FARGO.