From Polygon · Brian VanHooker · · 1m 30s
Fargo Season 2: Best TV Thriller
Fargo season 2 delivers the perfect blend of Coen brothers' dark comedy and morally grey characters in a binge-worthy 10-episode thriller.
In brief
Fargo season 2 delivers the perfect blend of Coen brothers' dark comedy and morally grey characters in a binge-worthy 10-episode thriller. Fargo season 2 is the best season of the series, featuring Kirsten Dunst's standout performance as a morally ambiguous hairdresser in 1979 Minnesota. Originally reported by Polygon.
Fargo Season 2 Overview
FX's Fargo season 2 is the best season of the series, blending Coen brothers' dark comedy with morally grey characters in a 10-episode thriller.
Season 2 Setting
The story takes place in Luverne, Minnesota, in 1979, featuring a snowy night when a hairdresser accidentally crashes into a crime boss's son.
Peggy Blumquist
Kirsten Dunst plays Peggy Blumquist, a morally ambiguous hairdresser who drives home with a man she crashes into, leaving him in her car window.
Peggy's Husband
Jesse Plemons portrays Peggy's husband, a man horrified by his wife's actions and her lack of moral concern.
Supporting Cast
Brad Garrett, Ted Danson, Kieran Culkin, and Bokeem Woodbine deliver standout performances as crime family members and a local cop.
Jean Smart's Role
Jean Smart plays Floyd Gerhardt, a ruthless female crime boss who dominates the Gerhardt family with sharp, calculated tactics.
Why Season 2 Stands Out
The season balances Coen brothers' style with original characters, creating a darkly funny yet shocking story that feels like the original film.
Binge-Worthy Format
Fargo season 2 is a tight 10-episode thriller that can be watched in one weekend, making it the best entry in the anthology series.
The takeaway
Fargo season 2 is the best season of the series, featuring Kirsten Dunst's standout performance as a morally ambiguous hairdresser in 1979 Minnesota.
