Fargo: Season 5 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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In this anthology series inspired by the 1996 film, each season follows a mostly new cast of characters who get involved with murder investigations in different Midwestern towns, with seemingly unrelated crimes sometimes being connected in some way. Read More Read Less

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A back-to-basics caper populated by the likes of a mesmerizing Juno Temple and a thick slice of Hamm, Fargo's fifth season is a superb return to peak form.

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A.A. Dowd

Primetimer

Season 5 restores the dark-comic tone — that existential screwball, a play on Joel and Ethan’s — but still succumbs to some of the same problems, like Hawley’s increasing preference for loudly stated themes and clashing acting styles.

Feb 28, 2024

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Esther Zuckerman

The Atlantic

Much of the pleasure of this Fargo season has come from watching her MacGyver herself out of peril with wicked smarts. But despite Dot’s savviness, the viewer is never quite convinced that she’s out of trouble.

Jan 18, 2024

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

There are moments when Season 5 of Fargo seems to be trying almost too hard to be weird and great, but that's a fine ambition to have. There are also moments of absolutely inspired lunacy.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 28, 2023

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Nelson Acosta

Koimoi

Season 5 feels more like an event than just one more season of the show. In an age when the avalanche of content seems infinite, it feels great that the show takes its time to come up with the best possible story before coming back to our screens.

Jul 3, 2024

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Kathryn Reklis

The Christian Century

Fargo understands this rage more fully, partially because it understands that the battle for patriarchal power is far from over...

May 7, 2024

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

This iteration blissfully delivers the desired off-beat humor and distinctive, inimitable violence.

Feb 27, 2024

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Steve S Fargo knocks it out of the park again with another great season. John Hamm is a great bad guy and the whole cast is phenomenal. The ending wasn’t what I was expecting, but then again this show is known for throwing curve balls so it fit right in. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Richard S A brilliant tale ending in redemption and forgiveness. Arguably the best season yet. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Abhishek S Fargo's characters are so deeply etched out that its just wonderful to watch them go about their day at their own pace.. and also they seem authentic and not caricaturish or even generic (a standard Hollywood character)Juno temple (take a bow!) Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Ethan H I think the cast was very good for the season, but I think this season is guilty of over stuffing. There were simply to many characters to keep up with, which prevented real character development. This resulted in the majority of characters feeling one dimensional. In addition, this season, like season 4 is missing the common theme of a normal man becoming a villain which made seasons 1-3 so interesting.If there is a season 6 please go back to basics. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Maxim O Loved every moment of it. Great acting, amazing writing, beautiful Minnesota atmosphere . This is classic 100% Fargo. A must watch Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Lars S Great fiction. All "fargos" say true story. But they are not. But that's fine this works well as pure fiction. Engaging plot. Satisfying ending Emmy worthy performances. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Juno Temple Dorothy "Dot" Lyon Jon Hamm Roy Tillman Jennifer Jason Leigh Lorraine Lyon David Rysdahl Wayne Lyon Joe Keery Gator Tillman Lamorne Morris North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 21, 2023 The Tragedy of the Commons A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 2023 Trials and Tribulations Roy attempts to reset the natural order of things; Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 2023 The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions Dot and Wayne protect their home; Roy neutralizes an obstacle; Witt suspects foul play; Gator makes a move. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 5, 2023 Insolubilia Munch makes a bold move; Indira and Witt have questions; Wayne takes a fall; Gator disappoints. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 12, 2023 The Tiger Dot creates diversions; Roy meets his match; Indira helps a new friend. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 19, 2023 The Tender Trap Lorraine calls things off; Gator asks questions; Wayne makes a surprising discovery; Indira offers a new perspective. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 26, 2023 Linda Dot takes a fantastic journey. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 2, 2024 Blanket Roy's campaign continues; Indira takes a stand; Witt tries to help. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 9, 2024 The Useless Hand The tide turns. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 16, 2024 Bisquik Lorraine makes a visit; Dot prepares biscuits. Details

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