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Fargo

2014 – 2024Show5 seasons51 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic848.6Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

5 seasons · 51 episodes · best: S2E8 "Loplop" 9.4

Episodes

8.9
8.9
8.3
7.3
8.2

Story

Consequence comes knocking.

A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Crime Saga
  • Midwestern Gothic
  • Existential Dread
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Visually Stunning
  • Morally Ambiguous Characters
  • Darkly Comic
  • Cinematic Storytelling
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Tragic Fate

Cast

24 of 231 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Noah Hawley, Michael Uppendahl, Dana Gonzales
Written by
Noah Hawley, Lee Edward Colston, Bob DeLaurentis
Produced by
Leslie Cowan, Kim Todd, Regis Kimble
Music by
Jeff Russo

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 2014 · January 16, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 15, 2014
Last aired
January 16, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 51 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Fargo: Season One, Fargo: Season Two, Fargo: Season Three +9

  • Fargo: Season One
  • Fargo: Season Two
  • Fargo: Season Three
  • Fargo: Season Four
  • Fargo: Season Five
  • Arc Words
  • Ambition Is Evil
  • Screw the Money, This Is Personal!
  • Politically Incorrect Villain
  • Screw the Rules, They're Not Real!
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Crapsaccharine World

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fargo?"

Questions about Fargo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fargo?

Hulu

In the United States, Fargo streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Fargo worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 84). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.3 against 8.9 for the best season.

Which season of Fargo is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 8.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Loplop (season 2, episode 8) at 9.4, and the lowest is Welcome to the Alternate Economy (season 4, episode 1) at 7.1.

Will I feel good after watching Fargo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Fargo make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Fargo use?

Fargo: Season OneFargo: Season TwoFargo: Season ThreeFargo: Season FourFargo: Season FiveArc WordsAmbition Is EvilScrew the Money, This Is Personal!Politically Incorrect VillainScrew the Rules, They're Not Real!Anyone Can DieCrapsaccharine Worldand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Fargo: Season One, Fargo: Season Two, and Fargo: Season Three.