The problem with an anthology series is that each season needs to distinguish itself in more ways than just different characters, settings, etc. "Fargo" is a very strong formula, but perhaps the need for distinguishing traits between seasons is even stronger.
And setting itself apart is exactly what this season started doing in this great episode. Not only is it a thrilling, action-laden episode, the magical encounters also display a deep mystical layer interwoven with everything. It almost seems as if a certain spiritual coherence and apparent higher powers at work are what sets this season apart from the chaos and randomness of the first seasons, themes I have greatly appreciated by the way.
Avid Coen-fans will definitely recognize the references and Easter eggs in this episode, but more than just please a familiar audience, these elements point to a very clear direction the third act of this season will be going.
My biggest fear with Fargo has always been that the typical three acts of the original film would start to repeat themselves. After this episode, not only do I yearn for the final episodes, my confidence in a great finale has been restored.
And setting itself apart is exactly what this season started doing in this great episode. Not only is it a thrilling, action-laden episode, the magical encounters also display a deep mystical layer interwoven with everything. It almost seems as if a certain spiritual coherence and apparent higher powers at work are what sets this season apart from the chaos and randomness of the first seasons, themes I have greatly appreciated by the way.
Avid Coen-fans will definitely recognize the references and Easter eggs in this episode, but more than just please a familiar audience, these elements point to a very clear direction the third act of this season will be going.
My biggest fear with Fargo has always been that the typical three acts of the original film would start to repeat themselves. After this episode, not only do I yearn for the final episodes, my confidence in a great finale has been restored.