The Coen Brothers much acclaimed 1996 film Fargo has been
reinvented into an original television series. Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) is
a down and out insurance salesman, pestered by his wife and overshadowed by his
younger brother. Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), a hardened criminal for hire
with an impish streak, decides to help Lester by killing his childhood
tormentor. But soon the pressure gets too much for Lester, and the body count
rises.
Although written and directed by Noah Hawley, the tone of the
Coen Brothers (who act as producers) is retained. The chilled, bleak white of
the Minnesota winter sets the template for the dry, sardonic humour of the
exuberant, colourful cast of off kilter, socially questionable characters. Surprising
and thrilling, it will have you saying darn tootin’! with every dropping body.
Andreas
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