Welcome to the new series that will dissect every episode of season two of FX's Fargo. From its faithfulness as an adaptation of the Coen Brothers classic to its growing plot, this will be a look at all things involving the show, its mythology, and occasional predictions of things to happen. There will be highlights of special moments in the series and deeper dissection of what may make this anthology series so endearing. What will happen in this freshman series about a homespun murder mystery? You'll have to read the recaps every Tuesday to find out more.
Season 2, Episode 4
"Fear and Trembling"
“You still think it’s Tuesday.
You have no idea what’s coming.”
- Lou Solverson (Patrick Wilson)
Things are heating up as the search for Rye Gerhardt continues. As an Indian goes looking, things begin to get hostile as people from opposing families begin to get hurt and killed. Meanwhile, Peggy Blomquist (Kirsten Dunst) and Ed Blomquist (Jesse Plemons) is trying to skip town, but not having any luck. Meanwhile, Betsy (Cristin Milioti) is about to start a medical experiment with hopes of becoming impregnated. Floyd Gerhardt (Jean Smart) has promised a war against those that assassinated her family. Mike Milligan (Bookem Woodbine) takes a break from his problems with a little sex before assassinating half of the Gerhardt family. Lou Solverson (Patrick Wilson) confronts Ed and Peggy about possibly being involved in the murders. Things don't quite pan out and everyone ends the episode in a little bit of a disarray.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Death Count
1. 7 people shot in a theater
2. 1 man stabbed in a theater
3. 3 Gerhadts assassinated in a parking lot
EPISODE COUNT: 11
TOTAL: 16
MVP:
Floyd Gerhardt (Jean Smart)
It's a turning point for the Gerhardt family. With the game now getting into the thick of it, it's time to look at the leaders of the bunch. Rye's been dead too long to get hung up on anything. Leading the pack is Floyd, whose family is very loyal and only wants the best. However, she refuses to give up anything more than what she needs to. She is a powerful force that is sticking her ground. Despite not doing anything either, she is intimidating and is a convincing leader of a group of men. With most of her family now dead, she has nothing to hold back. Things are about to get really bad really quick. You picked a tough fight, Mike Milligan. Hope you've brought your A game to this situation.
Best Scene
Right as it looks like the Blomquists are out of the picture, a trip to the auto repair turns things up a bit. It isn't just that it's a moment that gets Ed and Peggy out, but it's full of small hostility that the show has become best at doing. There's tension galore, but each party stands their own as they talk their way out of situations. It's also nice to see Nick Offerman back, delivering his great deadpan delivery as he tries to convince his intruder to leave in peace. It's a perplexing scene and one that's very funny as well. Most of all, it now puts Ed and Peggy into more than just suspects of a hit and run. They're not involved with Mike Milligan and the trouble that is found on their side of things.
Overall Thoughts
How many ways can I really say that this show is great and almost flawless at points? It's beautiful to look at, and its plot only continues to get more and more interesting. With the story starting to heat up, I can only imagine what is going to come next. There's still allusions to aliens scattered throughout, so maybe that will come into play. However, I have just enjoyed spending times with these characters. Thankfully, this episode continues the trend of mixing tense, methodical drama with dark comedy to a degree that is sublime to witness. I don't have much else to offer besides that this show's still great and Noah Hawley really knows how to move the plot slowly but surely.
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