Morton's Fork

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Fargo" (2014-) is definitely the best series i saw in a while (probably from the last season of "Breaking Bad"). Script is simply amazing - realistic, plausible yet very entertaining and involving. It has great characters, very involving plot, shocking scenes, terrific cinematography, directing and everything a great show should have. Pilot of "Fargo" was pure 10/10, while next 9 episodes were solid 9/10.

Overall, "Fargo" 1st season is great one. Everything here works so well that you will be glued to your screen during whole 10 episodes. I will definitely look forward to 2nd season.

Running from wrong decisions consequences won't help poor Lester. I think he would stay alive trying for one last marriage.

I so loved the Fargo movie. It never gets old. This series carries on the vibe and black humour of that movie but it is its own presentation. The writing is first class. To take on the movie and turn it into a series takes a lot of guts. Billy Bob is simply magnificent in this. He is cool as Bad Santa but a lesson should be learned when writing screenplays. You don't have to swear to be menacing. I wish Hollywood would get that because they have put out a lot of dross lately. Bad Santa 2 being a prime example IMHO. Just filth meant to be comedy. At least the original had a bit of heart. But I think this is Thornton's best work. Martin Freeman is incredible. Also his best. I always love his work but he has shown if he is challenged with material he can really step up. He got huge Kudos for Sherlock and he has even gotten better as far as I am concerned. Alison is wonderful as Molly and is a character similar to Francis McDormand's Oscar winning role. She does the role proud. In this episode two things stood out. Bob Odenkirk's speech about how he felt and his future. He is one hell of an actor. Molly's speech to Lester about throwing the second glove out of the train. If you get that you get the pair. Lester was confused but this was saying if you get either Lester or Lorne you get both. Really brilliant writing and I am in awe. I am about to watch Season 2 and I am drooling at the thought.

Review By Kamal K

Love it. Wanted to binge the whole season in one sitting! Decided to savor one episode a day. Billy Bob Thorton was phenomenal! His performance was simply brilliant. Like a force of pure evil and genius coming over this small town and it's residents. Freeman is equally captivating as we watch the evolution of his character Lester from unlucky, passive, and inconsequential to sociopathic ego maniac. It's also hilarious and wickedly clever. Outstanding!

Oh why...

Finally, there was a show that was perfect for me. I love the wait of a week between each episode and especially with this type of series, where cliffhangers are oft-repeated. Finally, I had something to look forward to on a Tuesday.

But now, it has ended..

But what an end it was! Shock and emotion are the two things this finale provoked in me. The shock was ironic because I knew I would be shocked, nevertheless it came as a surprise, if that makes any sense. I especially loved the use of tense music in various acts, where the only sounds to be heard were sudden abstract sounds, which increased the enjoyment as it made me feel so much more uncertain and uncomfortable about the whole situation, in the best possible way.

In the end, justice was served and the characters got what they deserved, in the good way as well as the bad way.

This was definitely one of the best series of 2014 and one of the best criminal drama/comedies of the last 10 years.

Please, please, please let there be Season 2.