This is a great first episode to a great show. I remember watching this for the first time and when Lester hits his wife in the head with the hammer I sat up and was just staring at the screen thinking it was all in his head but no it happened. The scene at the end with Billy Bob Thornton and Colin Hanks was great. That was definitely not a road he wanted to go down. Also I loved the white russian special on the wall of the diner, a reference to another great Coen brothers movie The Big Lebowski.
This is the perfect pilot. It introduces the characters really good making you interested for their story. A few moments in the episode are very shocking. The references to Fargo(1996) are a nice addition. Overall it’s a great first episode and sets up a promising thriller dark comedy.
( 9 out of 10)
A meek, mild insurance salesman meets a rootless, manipulative stranger in the hospital, which initiates terrible and gruesome events that will change the salesman's life forever.
What I Liked:
This premiere does a fantastic job of introducing its characters and themes early on, with almost every character being memorable in some way.
The cinematography is solid, and each scene perfectly implements its beautiful and mesmerizing music score. On top of that, each actor gives a strong performance, with Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman being the clear standouts. Their interactions in this premiere are nothing short of brilliant.
Speaking of Billy Bob Thornton, his character (Malvo) is one of the most intriguing individuals you will see on television, with Thornton's portrayal being nothing short of superb. I can't wait to see what schemes he will pull during this season.
What I Disliked:
Lester should not have known what room number Malvo was staying in at the Motor Inn. While it was clear how he surmised Malvo was staying at that motel, I doubt he would have asked Malvo for that particular information, considering how their interaction went.
Overall:
Fargo begins with a terrific, near-perfect premiere. Just about every element combines to create a highly enriching viewing experience.
9/10
King Cadmium.
"The Crocodile's Dilemma" is a superb pilot episode. The writing stood out to me in particular, with Malvo's interactions with Lester producing some brilliant dialogue. I felt just about every actor gave a memorable performance, too. My only complaints would be the pacing, which seemed a little rushed at points, and the final scene between Molly and her father. She doesn't seem to be too shaken up after what happened to Vern the previous night.
Overall, this is a near-perfect way to start a show.
Now that's how you make a pilot! Everything about it was perfect!
When Lester sees the hammer it's pretty obvious that he's gonna hit his wife in the head, but it was still pretty intense when he did it
Like how the writer makes possible to change the point of view so easily. "What if you're WRITE, and they are WRONG?" #Fargo
Shout by omar essayesBlockedParent2015-12-13T12:22:27Z
Wow! what a great pilot!