I don’t know how I waited this long to make a shitty “Fargo with Margaux” joke, but there ya go.
Margaux: I’m not sure what’s worse. Molly getting shot, or the mess that happened while she was….ya know, recovering from being shot. Jesus. Can’t take a vacation, can’t get shot, can someone please let Molly do her damn job?
Trevor: So glad she’s alive though. Such a huge relief. I love the way she ribbed Gus: “I want a new spleen, so…get crackin’, mister.” And her scene with Mr. Wrench was actually quite heartfelt. It helps that Wrench isn’t some frothing-at-the-mouth villain. Molly’s monologue reminded me a lot of Marge’s at the end of Fargo the film.
Margaux: I wrote that in my notes! Visiting the dude you shot, that just so happens to be on the floor above you at the hospital, is a very Marge-like move. She tries to relate, the dead friend, the bullet hole pain. And even though Mr. Wrench doesn’t seem to take her bait, I think he’ll come around real quick.
Trevor: I think so too. Molly didn’t even seem mad that Wrench shot her. Molly is the best. It says a lot about Alison Tolman’s performance that in a show with Lorne freakin Malvo, I still miss Molly when she’s not on screen.
Margaux: And I’m really glad they didn’t drag out some sort of, makeshift “who shot Molly”- type plot line. I think Gus has balls for straight up getting it outta the way, pretty much moments after she’s woken up.
Trevor: Yeah, Gus might not be a great cop, but he’s a decent man, and in the increasingly dark world of Fargo, that’s pretty rare.
Speaking of increasingly dark and great segues, can we talk about Lester “I’ve Been a Sociopath This Whole Time” Nygaard? I gotta say, I did not see that transformation coming.
Margaux: The rivalry between Lester and Chaz has taken a very Cain and Abel turn, and I kind of like it. I love that Chaz’s reputation as bully in high school is what really sells Bill on the whole story. I mean, can we just say that Lester was more than “leading the witness” with Bill, he practically gave him the fucking story. It was painful and amazing to watch.
Trevor: That scene was incredible. Lester’s long and clearly thought-out story, not to mention Bob Odenkirk, who did his best acting of the season. His facial expressions as Lester told him about the Chief’s death were heartbreaking.
Margaux: Lester basically tells the exact story of how it went it, complete with the “oh, geez”, he wasn’t uh, forthcoming with actual who did what aspect of it.
I did love the opening scene, where we trail Gordo’s backpack. It felt like the world’s longest cold open (in a good way), absolutely terrified the gun could/would (pick one) go off at any moment. Luckily Lester isn’t a total dickbag, took out the bullets before, but still. Shit, I was sweating.
Trevor: And then when the title hit, it felt really menacing – red letters, black background.
Lester is on some kind of roll. He leaves work (where his boss looks exactly like Steve Buscemi in Fargo) to go bang the widow Hess, under totally false pretenses. While looking at a picture of the guy who’s death he’s more or less responsible for. I watched Killer Joe again last night, and I think the KFC blowjob scene was less uncomfortable to watch.
Margaux: In my notes, I wrote, happy (oddly) for the tacky photo of Hess and Widow Hess because this is super gross. He banged the crap out of Kate Walsh, like, revenge fuck style. And how could you not chuckle at the finish? Jesus. That guy must be terrible in bed. It’s one of the many thing Fargo keeps doing really well: sight gags.
Following Lester’s graphic headboard bang, we FINALLY see Key & Peele. The first I thought of (and laughed at) this morning, was the thought of Malvo whipping out that MASSIVE machine gun RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. And proceeding to literally annihilate the building they’re supposed to be watching.
Bravo.
Trevor: That shootout was masterfully done. That’s two great, innovative shootouts in a row, following last week’s blizzard. Lorne on the warpath is terrifying to see (or not see, as is the case). What’s weird to see is Lorne in a sunny climate, namely Reno, where he stopped to terrify a real estate developer. “I notice you have pins in every state except Georgia. What the hell do you have against Georgia?”
Margaux: You don’t think Malvo called the ambulance by the time he smiles and exits Rundle Realty? Judging by his pop up in Fargo shortly thereafter, I’d think he did. I don’t think that guy will be going back to water-erise class anytime soon though.
Trevor: Haha, probably not.
The ending shot absolutely devastated me. The way Molly looked so overwhelmed and scared. She just can’t cope with this evil that’s sprung up in her town, and everyone’s willingness to look away. I wrote in my notes, “This show is getting dark,” but I don’t think that quite covers it. This show is kicking my ass.
Margaux: You are definitely given the sense that Molly is totally outnumbered in every way. But she has this unshakable notion that she’s on to something (which, like, duh), now I think it’s a wait-and-see if this is the final thing to defeat her. Or, and the most likely, it won’t. There’s likely going to be a crossing of FBI and Local PD wires, especially since they were staked out to watch the Aussie version of Guy Ritchie gangsters.
Trevor: Key & Peele are definitely coming to town. By the way, their names are “Webb Pepper” and “Bill Budge,” because 90% of the characters in Fargo have amazing names. I can’t wait to see them trying to keep up with Molly, as if anyone in this show can.
Margaux: Judging by the turn of events, and next week’s promo of Fargo not mentioning the words “season finale,” I think there’s more to come.
Trevor: I’d be okay if none of the promos said “season finale.” What are you thinking in terms of stars? I liked “Who Shaves the Barber?” a lot. It slowed down a bit after last week’s bloodbath, but I think it was necessary, since three new characters were introduced.
Margaux: I’m inclined to give it 4 stars. Yes, the change of pace was nice and there was a ton of aftermath to sort through. But of the three new characters, we’re still not entirely sure what they mean to the show, let alone Lester coming into his own (that’s what she said). I just want more! Also: That’s what she said, two times.
Trevor: Haha, I’ll take your word for it, I never get further with women than “I have Mace.” Four stars sounds about right, let’s go with that.
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