Fargo 2014
“Consequence comes knocking.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 15, 2014
- Last Aired
- January 16, 2024
- Format
- 5 seasons · 51 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E9 "The Castle" (★ 8.8/10)
- Created By
- Noah Hawley
- Network
- FX
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is Fargo?
Fargo is an American black comedy crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley for FX. It is based on the 1996 film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- First aired
- Apr 15, 2014
- Last aired
- Jan 16, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 3,320 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 51 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- FX
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Estimate the schedule using 51 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Fargo is an American black comedy crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley for FX. It is based on the 1996 film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The series is a close-knit anthology dealing with stories involving malice, violence, and murder based in and around Minnesota. The Coens, whose other films also heavily influenced the series, were originally uninvolved but joined as executive producers after being impressed by the project. Various chronicles of deception, intrigue, and murder in and around frozen Minnesota are presented in the series, with all tales mysteriously leading back to Fargo, North Dakota. The series features a range of characters and storylines, including quirky Minnesotans embroiled in different true crimes. The show was created by Noah Hawley and features a cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman, and Colin Hanks.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology of darkly comedic crime stories set in Minnesota.”
- Strong character-driven narratives
- Distinctive anthology format with new stories each season
- Blend of humor and tension
- Violence may be off-putting for some
- Tone can feel uneven across seasons
You enjoy character-driven crime dramas with dark humor.
Contains violence, strong language, and mature themes; not suitable for children.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Crocodile's Dilemma Mytharc Apr 15, 2014
- E2 The Rooster Prince Core Apr 22, 2014
- E3 A Muddy Road Core Apr 29, 2014
- E4 Eating the Blame Core May 6, 2014
- E5 The Six Ungraspables Core May 13, 2014
- E6 Buridan's Ass Core May 20, 2014
- E7 Who Shaves the Barber? Core May 27, 2014
- E8 The Heap Core Jun 3, 2014
- E9 A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage Mytharc Jun 10, 2014
- E10 Morton's Fork Mytharc Jun 17, 2014
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Waiting for Dutch Mytharc Oct 12, 2015
- E2 Before the Law Core Oct 19, 2015
- E3 The Myth of Sisyphus Core Oct 26, 2015
- E4 Fear and Trembling Core Nov 2, 2015
- E5 The Gift of the Magi Core Nov 9, 2015
- E6 Rhinoceros Core Nov 16, 2015
- E7 Did You Do This? No, You Did It! Core Nov 23, 2015
- E8 Loplop Core Nov 30, 2015
- E9 The Castle Mytharc Dec 7, 2015
- E10 Palindrome Mytharc Dec 14, 2015
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Law of Vacant Places Mytharc Apr 19, 2017
- E2 The Principle of Restricted Choice Core Apr 26, 2017
- E3 The Law of Non-Contradiction Core May 3, 2017
- E4 The Narrow Escape Problem Core May 10, 2017
- E5 The House of Special Purpose Core May 17, 2017
- E6 The Lord of No Mercy Core May 24, 2017
- E7 The Law of Inevitability Core May 31, 2017
- E8 Who Rules the Land of Denial? Core Jun 7, 2017
- E9 Aporia Mytharc Jun 14, 2017
- E10 Somebody to Love Mytharc Jun 21, 2017
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Welcome to the Alternate Economy Mytharc Sep 27, 2020
- E2 The Land of Taking and Killing Core Sep 27, 2020
- E3 Raddoppiarlo Core Oct 4, 2020
- E4 The Pretend War Core Oct 11, 2020
- E5 The Birthplace of Civilization Core Oct 18, 2020
- E6 Camp Elegance Core Oct 25, 2020
- E7 Lay Away Core Nov 1, 2020
- E8 The Nadir Core Nov 8, 2020
- E9 East/West Core Nov 15, 2020
- E10 Happy Mytharc Nov 22, 2020
- E11 Storia Americana Mytharc Nov 29, 2020
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Tragedy of the Commons Mytharc Nov 21, 2023
- E2 Trials and Tribulations Core Nov 21, 2023
- E3 The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions Core Nov 28, 2023
- E4 Insolubilia Core Dec 5, 2023
- E5 The Tiger Core Dec 12, 2023
- E6 The Tender Trap Core Dec 19, 2023
- E7 Linda Core Dec 26, 2023
- E8 Blanket Core Jan 2, 2024
- E9 The Useless Hand Mytharc Jan 9, 2024
- E10 Bisquik Mytharc Jan 16, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is Fargo based on a true story?
No, it is inspired by the 1996 Coen brothers film and presents fictional stories.
Do I need to watch the movies before the show?
No, the series stands alone and does not require prior knowledge of the film.
Is it the same characters every season?
No, each season features a new cast and storyline.
Where is Fargo filmed?
While set in Minnesota and North Dakota, filming locations vary by season.
How many seasons are there?
Multiple seasons have aired, with new ones continuing the anthology style.
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