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Set in 2010, the third installment of Fargo centers on 'Emmit' and his slightly younger brother 'Ray Stussy' (Ewan McGregor). Emmit, the Parking Lot King of Minnesota, sees himself as an American success story, whereas Ray is more of a cautionary tale. Forever living in his more successful brother's shadow, Ray is a balding ad pot-bellied parole officer with a huge chip on his shoulder about the hand he's been dealt -- and he blames his brother. Their sibling rivalry follows a twisted path that begins with petty theft but soon leads to murder, mobsters and cut-throat competitive bridge. Carrie Coon stars as 'Gloria Burgle,' the steady chief of the local police department. A newly divorced mother, Gloria is trying to understand the new world around her, where people connect more intimately with their phones than with the people around them. Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Ray's girlfriend, 'Nikki Swango,' a crafty and alluring recent parolee with a passion for competitive bridge. David Thewlis stars as 'V.M. Vargas,' a mysterious loner and true capitalist whose bosses plan to partner with Emmit, whether 'The Parking Lot King' likes it or not.
I've enjoyed season three of Fargo so much for so many reasons that I've barely had the time or inclination to comment on the few things that haven't quite clicked.
Whatever happens, the stage is set for an explosive finale next week, so to that end this episode did everything it needed to, a few contrived moments notwithstanding.
Perhaps that's why this season of Fargo has felt so much more somber than the others - because its version of good isn't just ignored and dismissed, but totally invisible. And then we get a glimpse of hope.
Though this season has been a slight step down from the brilliant previous seasons, it manages to pack on the intrigue and offer a touching arc for Burgle with its second-to-last episode.
This season has made that abundantly clear, with all its kleptocrats, lawless goons and insidious fake news. But this show's also proving that, with a little compassion and persistence, nothing's ever beyond repair.
With only an hour left, Season 3 remains a tad predictable and a touch redundant overall, but Episode 9 was a particularly stirring, enlightening, and rewarding hour of television.