The TV spin-off of the Coen brothers' classic movie continues under the guidance of writer and showrunner Noah Hawley with yet another Emmy-nominated season that pays tribute to the spirit of the original film. Ewan McGregor won a Golden Globe award and Emmy nomination playing two roles—successful Emmit, the "parking lot king of Minnesota," and sad sack brother Ray, a probation officer hiding an affair with parolee Nikki (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)—in a sibling rivalry that escalates into war after a robbery goes wrong. Carrie Coon is the local police chief whose investigation of a murder gets twisted into their story just as Emmit finds his business undergoing a hostile takeover from the cold-blooded Mr. Vargas (David Thewlis). Much of the pleasure of the show lies in the storytelling, which plays out at a measured, meandering pace that gives the series its distinctive rhythm and deadpan humor. Like previous seasons, the third presents a self-contained story with a rich cast of characters and dense plotting that takes unexpected turns (including a detour to Los Angeles). Fargo still shines as an offbeat mix of crime drama and black comedy set amidst the cold landscape of rural Minnesota. Compiling all 10 episodes from the 2017 third season, extras include behind-the-scenes featurettes. Recommended. (S. Axmaker)
Fargo: Year 3
Fox, 4 discs, 520 min., not rated, DVD: $39.99 Volume 33, Issue 2
Fargo: Year 3
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