Fargo (TV series)

[billy_bob]

I take it we're collectively fairly underwhelmed with this third series, then, given the way the thread is creeping off down the boards?

It hasn't quite caught alight like the first two, but I'd say it's still a cut above most TV. It's far bleaker than the previous serieses, much less of the stylised revelling in the violence and unpleasantness, which maybe suits it in light of the post-financial-crash setting and themes. Both Ewan McGregors have been good, although their accent is far wobblier than Martin Freeman's (it is hard not to be Scottish when you're angry, of course).

Feels at the moment like there's a lot of loose threads which hopefully at least some of will be tied together spectacularly in the remaining episodes.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

I enjoyed it. Won't spoil the ending but thought it was really well done.

2nd series still the best so far though.

 

[CrabbedOne]

Up for Best Use Of British Teeth In A Television Drama.

 

[CrabbedOne]

Ewan McGregor pretty much swamped in the wake of action hero Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

 

[Jon-of-arc]

I'd want another watch before really passing comment, but first watch made me feel that a certain amount of wit was packing, compared to series 1 and 2. It still has its moments, but Varga is no Mike Mulligan or Lorne Malvo, imo. Also, yeah, lacking the stylised violence and genuine menace of the first two series. Still well worth a watch, but something is missing. The cop plot feels a bit tacked on, almost.

There's still plenty of great moments, some superb acting, etc. I felt some of the quirkyness was overdone, but still a compelling show.

 

[JimW]

Really enjoyed it, strong performances all over the shop but as has been said maybe a few more flaws in the plot.

 

[billy_bob]

Varga is no Mike Mulligan or Lorne Malvo, imo.

I agree in terms of being able to enjoy watching him, or not. But kudos to the programme for setting up a villain who is genuinely villainous and loathsome and pretty much impossible to warm to, though - the bad guy we're secretly rooting for/want to sleep with is an easier route to go down.

 

[gawkrodger]

Just finished season 3 and have to say I really enjoyed it

 

[Vintage Paw]

I'm rewatching S1 atm, slowly going through it and 2 ready to get to 3 now it's on Netflix. Finally convinced him indoors it's worth his time, despite endless protestations. Anyway, he loves it so far.

 

[kabbes]

Finally watched s3. I thought it took three to four episodes to warm up but the last six were snorting and its ending was glorious. And I loved Varga. He was everything that the end of season 2 warned us was coming.

Also, there has never been programme making as spectacularly beautiful as Fargo. I paused some of the shots in this series just to enjoy the colours, framing and artistry of them. Never done that with TV or film before.

 

[krtek a houby]

Third Ep a very different story than we're used to from Fargo, but so well done (although I'm not sure the timelines match up, Thaddeus / Ennis was meant to be 82, no way is he 40-50 in the 1975 LA flashbacks, hopefully that's deliberate).

They're clearly building up to something with the constant references to tech and modern life, so many shots of Gloria isolated by her lack of online presence or capability. Carrie Coon can't catch a break with technology whatever show she's in

Always nice to see Ray Wise show up too

Bubbling along nicely.

That age thing about Thaddeus/Ennis really bothered me, too. But overall, a brilliant season. The link to season 1 was unexpected but welcome and Ray Wise in the bowling alley reminded me of Sam Elliot in The Big Lebowski.

If Noah Hawley decided there's no more mileage in Fargo, he's certainly gone out on a high with this.

 

[belboid]

Chris Rock for season 4, apparently

Fargo season 4 is going to be the biggest yet

 

[krtek a houby]

And here we go

 

[billy_bob]

Visual touches of Miller's Crossing there (though obviously different era), which as it's my favourite Coen bros film is no bad thing imo.

 

[T & P]

And here we go

That looks promising as fuck Great cast as well.

 

[platinumsage]

First episode promising, certainly a massive improvement on season 3 already.

 

[T & P]

First episode promising, certainly a massive improvement on season 3 already.

Is it out??

 

[Orang Utan]

Is it out??

only in the US, so we'll have to wait or subscribe to Hulu via a VPN (or torrent it if that's your thing).
No UK date or even platform announced yet.

 

[platinumsage]

I thought everyone torrented etc? Why would you not when they can't even be bothered to make it legally available

 

[Orang Utan]

I thought everyone torrented etc? Why would you not when they can't even be bothered to make it legally available

Would rather watch it on a proper telly with decent subs, convenience and no warning letters from my IP

 

[platinumsage]

Would rather watch it on a proper telly with decent subs, convenience and no warning letters from my IP

On my 55 inch telly I can't tell the difference between a torrent download and a quality stream or broadcast, the subtitles are just find with the added benefit of being able to choose different ones if I want, the convenience is obliviously superior and I never received a warning letter. But ymmv I guess.

 

[Orang Utan]

On my 55 inch telly I can't tell the difference between a torrent download and a quality stream or broadcast, the subtitles are just find with the added benefit of being able to choose different ones if I want, the convenience is obliviously superior and I never received a warning letter. But ymmv I guess.

I can’t play most avi and other video files via my PlayStation. It’s impractical to use torrents for me. Impossible for some.

 

[Orang Utan]

Torrents are a massive ballache and the drawbacks outweigh the benefits imo

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Torrents are a massive ballache and the drawbacks outweigh the benefits imo

I can search for, then start a torrent using an app on my phone and have it waiting for me on my home network ready to watch on my TV when I get home. They’re great

 

[Orang Utan]

I can search for, then start a torrent using an app on my phone and have it waiting for me on my home network ready to watch on my TV when I get home. They’re great

You need to get a VPN and shit like that - it’s a lot of faff

 

[Orang Utan]

The worst thing about them is the amount of malware that accumulates from using them

 

[platinumsage]

Does this mean it can't be discussed on this thread until it's shown on Sky Atlantic or something?

 

[platinumsage]

The worst thing about them is the amount of malware that accumulates from using them

Never had that problem.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

The worst thing about them is the amount of malware that accumulates from using them

Watch on a FireTV, streaming from a box running Linux, this isn’t a problem...

 

[Orang Utan]

Watch on a FireTV, streaming from a box running Linux, this isn’t a problem...

This is what is called faff