Buridan's Ass

This is only going to be a brief statement and less of a review, but I feel nothing more needs to be said. This episode is the best TV episode I have ever seen in my life. I watch a lot of TV, I have seen pretty much the whole of Breaking Bad, The Wire, Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, Sherlock, Mad Men, some Sopranos and more... basically everything except for the West Wing. Buridan's Ass exceeds every single episode that any of those great shows have come out with, and there have been some stunners. I know it is a big statement, and perhaps there are some other TV dramas I have yet to catch up with but I honestly believe it to be so. Flawless, majestic, unsurpassable.

Up to this episode the show was great, but it all fell apart at this point. So many things just don't make sense, and just aren't logical. Do yourself a favor and just don't watch the show. It should have been a comedy, than I would buy into it somehow. Stay away from this

There's no doubt that 'Buridan's Ass' changes the game for the first season of Fargo, however the over-reliance on contrivances and coincidence makes this episode somewhat bittersweet. I'm not going to list the things that I thought fell in this category since other reviewers have done so already but I will say that there were clearly some very creative writers in the room for this season and it's a shame it sort of missed the mark. Definitely not a 9.4/10 in my eyes but still enjoyable nevertheless.

The snow, the atmosphere , everything was there to have a great episode, but something was off and it fall so flat, in the end its only a decent hour of TV.

But man, we are millions miles away from the quality of the Pilot ( a masterpiece) I give a 7/10 here, could have been way better.

Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.

What I Liked:

The cinematography is solid, and each scene perfectly implements its beautiful and mesmerizing music score. On top of that, each actor gives a strong performance, with Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman being the clear standouts.

Malvo is one of the most intriguing individuals you will see on television, with Thornton's portrayal being nothing short of superb, along with Freeman's portrayal of Lester.

Lester's transformation sees him become arguably the most interesting character on this show, even more so than Malvo. It will be fascinating to see how morally bankrupt he will become by season's end.

What I Disliked:

Lester's escape plan and his return to the hospital are highly implausible and contrived. His plan never even comes close to failing, aside from when Gordo spots him in their house.

Overall:

Fargo delivers yet another fantastic episode, and it's the most action-packed so far. Just about every element combines to create a highly enthralling viewing experience.

9/10

King Cadmium.