by Graham Osborne
It’s a new episode of Fargo, the story of one man, his love of a washing machine, and the community who were trying to keep them apart.
The opening scene showing Lester receiving his new washing machine is indicative of a turning point in his life. A new washing machine, a new lease of life, so to speak.
It’s a new episode of Fargo, the story of one man, his love of a washing machine, and the community who were trying to keep them apart.
The opening scene showing Lester receiving his new washing machine is indicative of a turning point in his life. A new washing machine, a new lease of life, so to speak.
This week’s episode creates a new metaphor to consider with Lester and his life. His marital troubles stemmed from a “faulty appliance” yet instead of finding professional help to try and solve the problem, he resorts to violence and blunt force to try and fix it. His violent outburst towards his wife wasn’t because she was insulting him; it was because she was insulting the washing machine (the love of his life!).
With the introduction of a flash-forward in the final act of the episode, we are given a glimpse of how our favourite characters fare after events have run their course in Bemidji and Duluth. Admittedly, it appears that nothing of great importance has happened, but the possibility that this time-skip will continue into the next episode makes for an intriguing hook to draw people back to the show. (Though if you’re still watching now, you’re probably in it for the long haul anyway.)
With the introduction of a flash-forward in the final act of the episode, we are given a glimpse of how our favourite characters fare after events have run their course in Bemidji and Duluth. Admittedly, it appears that nothing of great importance has happened, but the possibility that this time-skip will continue into the next episode makes for an intriguing hook to draw people back to the show. (Though if you’re still watching now, you’re probably in it for the long haul anyway.)
A late addition to the cast roster sees the two inept FBI Agents, Budge and Pepper, joining in Molly’s quest to bring Malvo to justice. At least, they would if they weren’t reprimanded for the events of last episode. Truth be told, I’m unsure how they’ll contribute to the story at this late stage of the game. There’s only two episodes left, and the only two halfway competent law officials are Grimly and Solverson and even then, they fail to convince anyone with their theories but themselves.
The decision to refrain from including Malvo, save for two scenes, creates a nice, calm episode with very little violence. Unfortunately, Lester seems to be taking the violent role on himself in more and more disturbing ways. His reaction to being confronted at his Insurance Office is chilling, and suggests that Malvo may have found a disciple.
This week’s episode didn’t disappoint, the flash-forward breathes new life into the show, and allows for a fresh perspective on characters and what may happen next.
The decision to refrain from including Malvo, save for two scenes, creates a nice, calm episode with very little violence. Unfortunately, Lester seems to be taking the violent role on himself in more and more disturbing ways. His reaction to being confronted at his Insurance Office is chilling, and suggests that Malvo may have found a disciple.
This week’s episode didn’t disappoint, the flash-forward breathes new life into the show, and allows for a fresh perspective on characters and what may happen next.
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