Fargo Season 1 Cast Imdb

When Fargo hit FX in 2014, nobody expected a TV adaptation of the Coen Brothers’ beloved film to work. But then the cast list dropped. Looking back at , it’s like a masterclass in offbeat, menacing, and darkly hilarious character acting.

as Lester Nygaard . Freeman, fresh off The Hobbit and Sherlock , completely sheds his likable image. His Lester is a pathetic, bullied insurance salesman who slowly discovers his own darkness. Watching Freeman’s face shift from meek to smug to terrified is the season’s secret weapon. fargo season 1 cast imdb

Fargo Season 1 is a treasure hunt for character actors: When Fargo hit FX in 2014, nobody expected

Scroll through the on IMDb for Season 1. You’ll notice a pattern: almost no weak links. Every role, from the supermarket king (Oliver Platt) to Lester’s awful brother (Joshua Close), feels specific and lived-in. as Lester Nygaard