Grinchy
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I like her a lot but I'm so distracted by her face. Like I can't seem to make sense of its features. I'm distracted by Gus's daughter too. Her space helmet haircut through the season had me distracted every time she was on screen.
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Fargo - Thornton & Freeman in a new tale from the Coen Brothers' world - Tues on FX
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I like her a lot but I'm so distracted by her face. Like I can't seem to make sense of its features. I'm distracted by Gus's daughter too. Her space helmet haircut through the season had me distracted every time she was on screen.
I'm glad things have worked out for Gus and Molly. When Bill was coming down on Molly and the look on her face just broke my heart. Also, I got real nervous when Gus was alone in his patrol car talking to his daughter. After watching GoT I can't help but to expect something awful to happen to characters I like. Really looking forward to how things play out.
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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Thing about Molly, the last few episodes, she keeps doing that, split second smile to serious face and back to smile again ( someone gif that please) ...she's been doing that a lot lately, like "I'm not sure if I should be amused by this or annoyed..." she needs to kind of slow down with that, otherwise a good actress.
Time jump was neat, and unexpected, kinda ballsy too, not many dramas would dare to do that (they rather play it safe) This series is not even in my top 4 favorite TV shows for many reasons, (see Saty's rants, whom I agree with most points) But what I really like about this show's writing and direction is it's unconventional approach, they really don't give the shit about what their audience thinks or what rules to follow, the "Fargo" universe is sure bizarre, and over the top, they don't feel obligated to explain everything to you, just come along for the ride and shut up.
Some characters feel grounded to reality, where others seem super cartoonish and unrealistic, they shouldn't really exist together in the same universe, but in this show they do, the heck with it! Anyway I am enjoying the show for it's quirky and dark and mysterious qualities, but not so much for it's quality writing or narrative.
What made the movie Fargo amazing back in 1996, was that it had both, awesome narrative, great characters. along with all the quirkiness, element of surprise and the dark humor.
BenjaminBirdie
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Gonna need a GIF of Molly smiling at the end of the Foster Kid story to refute this strange post.
Gozer the Gozerian
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Molly is fantastic, I really love that character and her actor's portrayal. Could've easily just been a complete rehash of Marge from the movie but she does her own thing with the character
Jason's Ultimatum
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Yup. As the camera shifted to the left, I thought Malvo was going to be watching him.
I've been going back and forth between thinking
Gonna be a real nail biting last 2 episodes.
that one of Malvo or Nygaard will get away it, and the show having a similar ending to the movie where Nygaard will get caught for his crime, and Malvo will get killed in a showdown with Molly. Now that Molly got pregnant I think it's the latter.
Gonna be a real nail biting last 2 episodes.
Grinchy
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I do too. I was skeptical at first but she's really done a nice job carving out her own identity.
Yep. I was also expecting him to be in the backseat or driving the car Gus clocked with his radar gun. Then when the camera panned I thought he'd be in the woods. None of which make real sense but Malvo is spooky that way.
Vaaaaague
I watched very late last night and didn't pick up on that until today.
Recognize that face anywhere, even if it's all blurry (making my way through Justified recently has helped too).
Grinchy
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Yep I'm rooting for Lester. Hopefully everyone dies but him.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
This show really is taking it's cues from Breaking Bad.
During that scene I just kept hearing Koyaanisqatsi in my head.I watched very late last night and didn't pick up on that until today.
The next two episodes are sure to be quite eventful. Can't wait to see how it plays out.
Buckethead
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God I hate Bob Odenkirk's character so much.
Then I start to hate myself for watching this show.
I actually like Lester and Martin Freeman though. He's a bastard in a lot of ways but I like him activating swag mode.
Then I start to hate myself for watching this show.
I actually like Lester and Martin Freeman though. He's a bastard in a lot of ways but I like him activating swag mode.
If you're watching a good TV series you'll always have to be prepared to see Root show up. He's that kinda guy. Such a great actor.
And this episode was as good as usual. I like that little detail after the (unexpected) time jump that the wall in the file room was visually tormented by that tennis ball
Lionel Mandrake
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God I love the details like this in the series.
I'm doubting that. Having watched the show first, the movie's really different in a large amount of ways from the show, so I'd be shocked if they tried to make that sort of a parallel.
My ending guesses:
Bad things are going to happen to Lester, Malvo, and Gus. This was essentially a happy finale for all three of them. Lester got away with the crime and was living life as a wolf. Malvo also got away and had set up a new identity. Gus achieved his main goal of marrying Molly. If the show wanted to end happily for these characters, I would think it would have ended here. That said, I don't think Malvo will die. The show has too much fun acting like he's some sort of deity. He gets away with ridiculous things, he makes what he does look easy, and the action often switches to him after another character looks at a picture of him, almost as if he was summoned.
As for Molly, I think she needs to prove to herself that Lester and Malvo were guilty in order to be satisfied. I don't think she needs to actually catch them and have them imprisoned or killed. It's gotten to the point where she's obsessed with the case, and I think it'd almost be more satisfying to just see her get over it without having to ensure justice happens than to see that justice actually happen. I think it'd also make sense considering the theme this episode had of the world working itself out, and it starting to shift towards portraying Molly as obsessed.
As for Molly, I think she needs to prove to herself that Lester and Malvo were guilty in order to be satisfied. I don't think she needs to actually catch them and have them imprisoned or killed. It's gotten to the point where she's obsessed with the case, and I think it'd almost be more satisfying to just see her get over it without having to ensure justice happens than to see that justice actually happen. I think it'd also make sense considering the theme this episode had of the world working itself out, and it starting to shift towards portraying Molly as obsessed.
Brerlappin
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Molly is so cute <3 shes super attractive but in the most normal, plain way ive ever seen. Total waifu material
I liked the No Country Reference when Malvo killed the cop in the bathroom.
The music at the start of this episode (ode to joy, i think?) was a total throwback to Raising Arizona too, which made me pretty happy
The Artful Dodger
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Have we talked about how Malvo almost seems supernatural like the Judge in Blood Meridian, or Chigurh (I don't really think Chigurh is supernatural, but he almost seems to be blurring that line)?
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This show is so packed with references. Was Gus taking the tacos out of his mailbag a reference to the Taco Mailman sketch from The State?
Gozer the Gozerian
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Psh Malvo wishes he was half as cool as Judge Holden
Haha, nice!
I think that perhaps in Lester's mind Malvo is the last person that stands in the way of his complete transformation. Malvo is the one who precipitated this entire chain of events by questioning Lester's manhood, and getting over on the man who said "if it were me..." would be the endgame there.
Cornballer
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They're screening Fargo at the ATX Television Festival, and FX also had Mondo make a poster for the occasion.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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They're screening Fargo at the ATX Television Festival, and FX also had Mondo make a poster for the occasion.
This is a fantastic poster.
Fancy Clown
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Loved the time jump and pacing of the episode. Also, the end of the episode was pretty great; Lester sold his soul and now the devil's come back to take his price.
Anyone else feel that this series is really similar to Breaking Bad? Thematically you have the emasculated male reclaiming his pride and taking charge of his life by, well, breaking bad. Tonally you have a dark comedy that is punctuated by bursts of extreme violence and drama, as well as plenty of over the top villains. And stylistically a lot of the editing (graphic matches), pacing, cinematography (kind of), and cold opens are really similar. And of course, both star Bob Odenkirk.
Has the creator said he was inspired by Breaking Bad at all in interviews?
Anyone else feel that this series is really similar to Breaking Bad? Thematically you have the emasculated male reclaiming his pride and taking charge of his life by, well, breaking bad. Tonally you have a dark comedy that is punctuated by bursts of extreme violence and drama, as well as plenty of over the top villains. And stylistically a lot of the editing (graphic matches), pacing, cinematography (kind of), and cold opens are really similar. And of course, both star Bob Odenkirk.
Has the creator said he was inspired by Breaking Bad at all in interviews?
triplestation
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Gozer the Gozerian
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You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I think Molly and Gus will still get some kind of win against Malvo.
Gozer the Gozerian
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but who will be wood chipper
The Artful Dodger
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Do you guys think Lester will sort of have some redemption moment now that we've seen his corruption or will he continue in a downward spiral?
I see the former as more likely.
I see the former as more likely.
But evil doesn't always win in the Coenverse. They certainly don't *die* but they don't always win.
Fancy Clown
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Not talking about quality, but if you read my post there are a lot of similarities.
Oh sure, all I meant was I can't see Malvo dying. I have no idea how everything other than him not dying will turn out, as this show could go anywhere/gives no fucks.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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No, he'll die a monster. I guarantee it.
triplestation
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No there's clearly a lot of influence
I think the show is a big imitator of all its influences rather than something that stands by itself
Cornballer
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Fancy Clown
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It certainly wears its influences on its sleeve, but I think it's good enough at what it does that I'm not too bothered by it.
Plus, I'll take Breaking Bad and Coen Brother's homage over 90% of what else is on TV.
mysocksarepink
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I am in love with this show. Please give me the final two episodes, NAOW.
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