Unlike most people I liked the Fargo first season better than the 90's film, so I was very excited to start watching the second season. With another loaded cast and intriguing plot, this season is apt for greatness. This episode was nothing short of phenomenal. Just like last season and what Game of Thrones do so well is bring together so many story lines and characters and make one fluid arc. So for me, it was really the directing that stood out here.
I was impressed by the way the show set itself up. I can't say I know exactly the meaning behind the Ronald Reagan movie beginning, but from then on I was endlessly intrigued. Each scene seemed to bring another group of characters to the show and each of them were just as interesting as the last. Each set up the potential places that they could go down the line as the season progresses, and I love the little Molly Solverson appearance.
Heck, even Kirsten Dunst didn't bother me at all, or maybe I was still so thrilled that Nick Offerman is in the show. With he exception of a few minor directional choices with split screens, I found nothing wrong with this episode. Considering how good last season was and how terrific this season looks, Fargo is one of the best shows on television.
+Sets up characters
+Molly
+Intriguing interweaving story
-Split screen moments
9.0/10