Fargo, the film created by the Coen brothers, is considered a true neo-noir masterpiece. Adapting this absurd tale about greed and stupidity into a TV series was challenging, but Noah Hawley has managed to do it with flair.

The anthology doesn’t duplicate or continue the movie’s plot. Instead, it uses the characteristic motifs of Coen’s work. The snowy setting of the US Upper Midwest, the western-gangster vibe, the pessimistic worldview and the bloodbaths combine to create a dark yet occasionally funny tale.

The show’s previous seasons were set in the same fictional universe and presented the tangled stories of different families in different decades. Find out what to expect from the fifth instalment of Fargo.

Fargo season 5 release date

The fifth instalment of Fargo is rolling out now.

The new episodes are available on FX on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT.

The series is also available to stream on Hulu, the day after the TV premiere. The basic ad-supported plan costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. You can also choose an ad-free package that comes at the price of $17.99 per month.

Season 5 consists of 10 episodes.

How to watch Fargo season 5 in the UK

UK-based fans can watch season 5 of Fargo on Prime Video, with new episodes rolling out on Wednesdays.

Fargo season 5 plot

Season 5 brings a brand new crime story with plenty of inspiration from the Coen’s films. Of course, the action occurs in the Upper Midwest, with Fargo, North Dakota, at the eye of the storm.

Although the series creators like to set the action in past decades, this time the plot is closer to the present day. The main character is Dorothy “Dot” Lyon, a seemingly ordinary housewife who is haunted by the demons of her past. Sheriff Roy Tillman, a rancher, preacher, and constitutional lawman, is trying to bust her for mysterious deeds. His son Gator and a drifter named Ole Munch assist the sheriff in his efforts.

However, Dot can count on help from her husband, Wayne, who drags his wealthy mother, Lorraine, into the whole affair. Although she isn’t keen on Dot, she commissions her advisor, Danish Graves, to get the woman out of trouble.

Here is the official synopsis of Fargo season 5:

The latest installment of Fargo is set in Minnesota and North Dakota, 2019. After an unexpected series of events lands “Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lyon” (Juno Temple) in hot water with the authorities, this seemingly typical Midwestern housewife is suddenly plunged back into a life she thought she had left behind.

Fargo season 5 cast

Each season of Fargo features an entirely new cast. The following stars are confirmed to appear in season 5:

Jon Hamm – Sheriff Roy Tillman

Juno Temple – Dorothy “Dot” Lyon

David Rysdahl – Wayne Lyon, Dot’s husband

Jennifer Jason Leigh – Lorraine Lyon, CEO of a major debt collection agency and Wayne’s mother

Dave Foley – Danish Graves, Lorraine’s advisor

Joe Keery – Gator Tillman, Roy’s son

Lamorne Morris – Witt Farr

Richa Moorjani – Deputy Indira Olmstead

Sam Spruell – Ole Munch, a drifter

Jessica Pohly – Agent Meyer

Nick Gomez – Agent Joaquin

Lukas Gage – Lars Olmstead

Fargo season 5 trailer

In a short clip we see Juno Temple as Dot, who prepares to greet somebody at the door:

Crime and mayhem rule in the official trailer for the show:

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