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NoSheetSherlock · March 16, 2014 5:57 am

Thanks for forwarding this trailer - especially like the end.

"...and this rascal...is Martin Freeman."

the_dancing_woman · March 17, 2014 9:53 am

Thanks for posting! Can't wait to see Martin in Fargo. He just gets more amazing the older he gets and obviously now his time for the really interesting parts has come.

asyouwish · March 19, 2014 2:10 am

Here's the full length trailer:

SolarSystem · March 19, 2014 5:44 am

Gaaahhhhh, I want to see this now, now, NOW..!!! This looks better and better!

SolarSystem · March 19, 2014 6:00 am

"At the count of three, shoot Doctor Watson!"... uhm, okay, no...

asyouwish · March 27, 2014 11:02 pm

Here are a few interview clips from a recent Fargo press junket:

THE ACCENT

THE CHARACTER

FILMING IN CALGARY

And a Lester Nygaard wallpaper if you're so inclined (click the thumbnail for the full size image):

asyouwish · March 31, 2014 10:33 pm

IMDB has a new featurette as well.

tonnaree · April 1, 2014 1:27 pm

I am so excited for this.

Was happy to learn that the show not only has the blessings of the Cohen brothers but that they are to some extent involved. I also like that it is not a remake of the film but will tell new stories in the same world.

SolarSystem · April 1, 2014 1:47 pm

I can't wait to see this!
And yes, tonnaree, when I read that the Coens are executive producers of the show, I was kind of relieved.

asyouwish · April 3, 2014 2:10 am

The first seven minutes of Fargo have been released by FX and you can watch it here.

tonnaree · April 3, 2014 4:14 am

Oh Martin! This is going to be so good.

SolarSystem · April 4, 2014 4:20 pm

The first episode will be streamed live next friday!
http://www.paleycenter.org/2014-fargo

the_dancing_woman · April 15, 2014 2:10 pm

This is a seriously great interview with Martin Freeman. I like how very grown up and straightforward he is in his responses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAmzfwKhGQI

TeeJay · April 16, 2014 7:57 pm

I just watched the Fargo pilot, and, damn, that was intense! I haven't seen the movie (yet, I'm planning to do so at some point), so I can't compare the show to the movie, but I can definitely say that I loved the pilot and will keep watching. It's wacky weird in the best of ways, and ever so mind boggling.

Martin was fantastic (as if I ever doubted him), and all the other actors too. I can't really judge on how good his Minnesota accent was, but I could tell there wasn't much (if any) British trace. I was also happy to recognize Shawn Doyle and Colin Hanks. Billy Bob Thornton was super creepy in a very unobtrusive way -- terrifyingly, wonderfully so.

I have nothing but good things to say about the pilot, and I hope I'm not the only one taking a liking to it.

besleybean · April 16, 2014 8:01 pm

It seems to have been generally well received.

Sherlock Holmes · April 16, 2014 8:24 pm

I'm going to download it tonight and watch. Can't wait to hear his accent xD

TeeJay · April 16, 2014 8:30 pm

Let me know how you liked it, Sherlock. I'd love to hear what others thought about it, particularly people who also know the movie.

tonnaree · April 16, 2014 9:37 pm

Big fan of the movie and the work of the Cohen brothers in general.

I thought it was fantastic. It had the same quirky strange vibe as the movie without feeling like a retread. Can't wait for the next episode.

SolarSystem · April 16, 2014 10:30 pm

Same here, tonnaree. Watched the first episode tonight and loved it very much. I'm also a huge fan of the movie - it was one of those films that really blew me away when I saw it on the big screen. Gosh, that was almost 20 years ago, can you believe it...?!
The first episode imo definitely had some of that Coen Brothers feel... dark, dark humour, weird and just a little bit... different.
Billy Bob Thornton and Martin were both great... can't wait to see where things will go with Thornton's character. I would say that sometimes Martin's Watson was showing a little bit, but well, I don't mind.

asyouwish · April 16, 2014 11:14 pm

I'm also a big fan of the film and love this series. I've seen the first three episodes and it only gets better. Assuming it finishes well, this could be my favorite thing that Martin has ever done.

I was excited about Fargo giving True Detective some actual competition at this year's Emmys, but with True Detective out of the race now Fargo is definitely the frontrunner for Outstanding Miniseries. Something to look forward to this awards season.