Fargo season 5 explained

Season Number:5
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Num Episodes:10
Network:FX
Episode List:List of Fargo episodes

The fifth season of Fargo, an American anthology black comedy crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley, premiered on November 21, 2023, on FX. It consists of 10 episodes. The season was originally scheduled to premiere in September 2023, but was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.

As an anthology, each season of Fargo possesses its own self-contained narrative, following a disparate set of characters in various settings and eras in a shared universe. This is the first season of the series to have no connection to either a previous season or the film, though it makes several homages to the latter. It is set in Minnesota and North Dakota in the fall of 2019 and stars Juno Temple as Dorothy "Dot" Lyon, a seemingly typical Midwestern housewife living in Scandia, Minnesota, whose mysterious past comes back to haunt her after she inadvertently lands herself in hot water with the authorities. Other cast members include Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman, a North Dakota sheriff who has been searching for Dot for over a decade; Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lorraine Lyon, Dot's wealthy and arrogant mother-in-law; David Rysdahl as Wayne Lyon, Dot's loving husband and Lorraine's only child; Joe Keery as Gator Tillman, Roy's loyal but feckless son and deputy; Lamorne Morris as Witt Farr, a North Dakota state trooper; Richa Moorjani as Indira Olmstead, a Scandia police deputy; Sam Spruell as Ole Munch, a mysterious drifter; Sienna King as Scotty Lyon, Dot and Wayne's nine-year-old daughter; and Dave Foley as Danish Graves, Lorraine's attorney and fixer.[1]

The season received positive reviews, with many critics calling it a return to form for the show and favorably comparing it to the first two seasons. It was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film and Best Actor and Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for Hamm and Temple, respectively.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of Fargo episodes.

Production

Development

On the day of the fourth season's finale, "Storia Americana", series creator Noah Hawley was questioned about a potential fifth season. He said, "The danger is always that you're going to stay at the dance a little too long. So I have to put a lot of it in place in my head and really make sure that it's worthy of joining these 41 hours. I don't want to try and make another one unless I think, 'Oh, we have to make this one. It's the best one yet.[3] By March 2021, Hawley said "I'll get to it in the next year."[4]

In February 2022, FX officially renewed the series for a fifth season.[5] Hawley said that the season would be more "comedic" in tone, saying "It's always a balance between how dramatic versus comedic it is, and this is the more comedic end of the spectrum. I really love it."[6]

Casting

In June 2022, Juno Temple, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Jason Leigh were confirmed as main cast members for the season.[7] In August 2022, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and Richa Moorjani joined the series.[8]

In October 2022, David Rysdahl, Sam Spruell, Jessica Pohly and Nick Gomez joined the season.[9] The following month, Dave Foley was confirmed to appear, while Lukas Gage also joined in January 2023.[10] [11]

Filming

Filming for the season started on October 17, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[9]

Release

Marketing

On October 25, 2023, FX Networks released the season's full trailer.[12]

Broadcast

The season premiered on FX on November 21, 2023, with the first two episodes, with the rest debuting weekly.[13] It was originally scheduled to premiere in September 2023, but was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.[14]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 93% based on 54 reviews, with an average rating of 8.5/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A back-to-basics caper populated by the likes of a mesmerizing Juno Temple and a thick slice of Hamm, Fargos fifth season is a superb return to peak form."[15] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Accolades

See main article: List of awards and nominations received by Fargo.

AwardsCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
Art Directors Guild AwardsExcellence in Production Design for a One-Hour Contemporary Single-Camera SeriesTrevor Smith [17]
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Movie/MiniseriesFargo[18]
Best Actress in a Movie/MiniseriesJuno Temple
Golden Globe AwardsBest Limited or Anthology Series or Television FilmFargo
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television FilmJon Hamm
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television FilmJuno Temple
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesNoah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen,
Steve Stark, Kim Todd, Thomas Bezucha, Bob DeLaurentis,
April Shih, Caitlin Jackson, Regis Kimble, Dana Gonzales,
and Leslie Cowan		[19]
[20]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieJon Hamm
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieJuno Temple
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieNoah Hawley
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRachel Tenner, Jackie Lind, Stephanie Gorin, and
Rhonda Fisekci
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieDana Gonzales
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieCarol Case, Charl Boettger, and Michelle Carr
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
(Original Dramatic Score)
Outstanding Music SupervisionMaggie Phillips
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRegis Kimble
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program
(One Hour or More)		Trevor Smith, Cathy Cowan, and Amber Humphries
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or SpecialNick Forshager, Joe Bracciale, Dustin Harris, Alex Bullick,
Brad Bakelmun, Ben Schor, Jason Charbonneau, and
Stefan Fraticelli
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieMartin Lee, Kirk Lynds, Michael Playfair, and Michael Perfitt
Producers Guild of America AwardsOutstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series TelevisionFargo[21]
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television MovieJon Hamm[22]
Television Critics Association AwardsOutstanding Achievement in DramaFargo[23]
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials
Individual Achievement in DramaJuno Temple
Writers Guild of America AwardsLimited SeriesThomas Bezucha, Bob DeLaurentis, Noah Hawley, and
April Shih		[24]

Notes and References

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  2. News: December 11, 2023 . Golden Globes 2024: Full Nominations List . December 12, 2023 . . December 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211132654/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2024-1235831576/ . live .
  3. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Showrunner Noah Hawley Reveals What Happens Between Season 4 Finale and the Beginning of Season 2. Holloway. Daniel. Variety. November 30, 2020. August 17, 2023. November 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231113225052/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/fargo-season-4-noah-hawley-1234842611/. live.
  4. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Season 5: Creator Noah Hawley Says "I’ll Get To It In The Next Year" – SXSW. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. March 18, 2021. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818011225/https://deadline.com/2021/03/fargo-season-5-noah-hawley-teases-sxsw-interview-1234717443/. live.
  5. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Renewed for Season 5 at FX. Otterson. Joe. Variety. February 17, 2022. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818011224/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/fargo-renewed-season-5-fx-1235184718/. live.
  6. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Season 5 to Be More Comedic in Tone. Hibberd. James. The Hollywood Reporter. August 3, 2022. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818011224/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fx-fargo-season-5-alien-1235191920/. live.
  7. Web site: ‘Fargo’: Juno Temple, Jon Hamm & Jennifer Jason Leigh To Star In Season 5 Of FX Anthology Series. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. June 6, 2022. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230817160912/https://deadline.com/2022/06/fargo-juno-temple-jon-hamm-jennifer-jason-leigh-cast-season-5-fx-anthology-series-1235039222/. live.
  8. Web site: Fargo Adds Stranger Things‘ Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris to Season 5 Cast. Dave. Nemetz. TVLine. August 8, 2022. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818011230/https://tvline.com/casting-news/fargo-season-5-cast-joe-keery-lamorne-morris-richa-moorjani-1234859379/. live.
  9. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Season 5 Rounds Out Regular Cast Ahead of Production Start. Porter. Rick. The Hollywood Reporter. October 13, 2022. August 17, 2023. August 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230648/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fargo-season-5-full-cast-fx-1235240785/. live.
  10. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Adds Dave Foley As Series Regular For Season 5. Rosy. Cordero. Deadline Hollywood. November 7, 2022. August 17, 2023. April 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230410190905/https://deadline.com/2022/11/fx-fargo-dave-foley-series-regular-season-5-1235166140/. live.
  11. Web site: ‘Fargo’ Season 5 at FX Adds Lukas Gage in Recurring Role (EXCLUSIVE). Joe. Otterson. Variety. January 5, 2023. August 17, 2023. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331184110/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/fargo-season-5-cast-lukas-gage-1235479861/. live.
  12. News: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 'Fargo' Season 5 Trailer: Mayhem & Madness Ensues With Jon Hamm, Juno Temple & Jennifer Jason Leigh . October 26, 2023 . . October 25, 2023 . October 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026014601/https://deadline.com/2023/10/fargo-fifth-season-premiere-date-first-images-trailer-1235521371/ . live .
  13. Web site: 'Fargo' Season 5 Gets Premiere Date; Plot Details & First Images Unveiled. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Deadline Hollywood. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230817142020/https://deadline.com/2023/08/fargo-fifth-season-premiere-date-first-images-1235521371/. live.
  14. Web site: FX's 'Fargo' Delays Premiere Amid Dual Strikes. Lacey. Rose. The Hollywood Reporter. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818074847/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fargo-premiere-delay-strike-1235568605/. live.
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