Russell wrote:

 
I know!!  Whole thing was a whirlwind leading up to a heck of an impending ending!
And I don't know… most of the time, Malvo's 'evil' was simply being a cold/matter-of-fact 'nobody crosses me or I'll get them' type (hey, he was willing to give up his current con, after trying to warn him off once, to possibly work with Lester, and only killed those he needed to).  Lester's various 'evil acts' so far was being outright deviously avengeful (right word?) to his wife, his brother, his nephew (!).  That bit with the coat was a mix of cowardly selfish saving-his-butt type reaction that made us exclaim at the screen, knowing exactly what was coming!  Possibly more disturbing because you aren't quite as sure when he'll try to twist things for his own ends (or what is willing to do)?

 
No I definitely still think Malvo is the embodiment of Evil, a satan figure. He does give innocents choices, but it think it's more because he enjoys the challenge of corrupting the good and drawing out the evil like he did in Lester.  Lester is the worst kind of evil though- he is such a gutless wonder.  You are completely right about the coat thing - it was this horrible combination of seeing what was coming but still being in complete disbelief that someone could actually plan and do such a thing. I'm worried he would have no problem killing a pregnant Molly if he had the chance. Hopefully Malvo will get him first...

Last edited by NotYourHousekeeperDear (June 15, 2014 12:28 pm)

Oh jes' I dunno why I still watch this... I can't stand watching it, I was so hoping that nothing happends to Molly and her family...
And Lester, oh what did you do?
But I still wonder, what was he up to? Why did he talk to Malvo and run after him in the first place?
 

zeratul wrote:

Why did he talk to Malvo and run after him in the first place?
 

I've wondered that too, and the only explanation I have is that a) Lester was a bit drunk, and b) he got too cocky after he had turned a new leaf in his life. His newfound confidence got the better of him, and the alcohol in his system effectively stopped the warning signs that should have come up. Also, I think he was pissed off at being made a fool in front of the people in Malvo's company, and he did it because he wanted to prove he was not that spineless little guy anymore.

TeeJay wrote:

zeratul wrote:

Why did he talk to Malvo and run after him in the first place?
 

I've wondered that too, and the only explanation I have is that a) Lester was a bit drunk, and b) he got too cocky after he had turned a new leaf in his life. His newfound confidence got the better of him, and the alcohol in his system effectively stopped the warning signs that should have come up. Also, I think he was pissed off at being made a fool in front of the people in Malvo's company, and he did it because he wanted to prove he was not that spineless little guy anymore.

That's the way I saw it too, yeah.
 

Found that recently - any guess?

To me Malvo is pretty business-like about everything he does. It is not as if he actually enjoys the killing, more like 'well, heck, it's a job someone's gotta do'. I love that he never, ever rushes. always walking, always matter-of-fact. That he is decidedly 'odd' is unarguable. Did we get hints as to why, when he spoke about the photo on the diner wall (the kid with the black eye, the parent's). Also why mention that he had been with the PD but not worked for them. Was he hinting to Sorensen's dad that Lester is mixed up with dodgy people?

Lester, to me, actually seems to be more of a classic psychopath. He never emotionally engages with anyone, everything revolves around him. He just happens to be a gutless psychopath. He also has no moral compass. He coldly does what he has to do, for his own selfish ends, all the time.

I loved the farce like nature of the scene in the diner, one walks out one door as another walks in a different door and then two others just miss the first one as they walk in. Everyone just missing the vital person. Loved this part.

I wonder what series 2 will bring?

MartaSt wrote:

Found that recently - any guess?

Everyone dies. By Malvo. The End. 

Bloody hell! I was laging a bit behind with the episodes but tonight I was finally able to watch episode 8 and 9. Heck!
Until ep 9 I felt a bit pity for Lester and somehow could live with the fact that he got away (always have a heart for the loosers ) but not now any more. No! That was too far. "Pull the hood on. I don't want your face got freeze" Grrrrr, what a devious bastard! And the scene at the diner! I sat in front of my computer whispering "Oh no! Oh no!" . I am really looking forward to episode 10 although sadly I won't be able to see it until monday.

Last edited by stoertebeker (June 17, 2014 7:50 pm)

Also, a little belated, but loving the above banter… totally took the words out of my mouth with some of the responses.

>But I still wonder, what was he up to? Why did he talk to Malvo and run after him in the first place?
I agree with TJ's answer… definitely Lester being 'whoah, it's him' for a moment, then just plain arrogantly wanting to stand up to.

> who's to say that Lorne wouldn't still come after him and kill him?
Malvo enjoys creating chaos, but still very business-like in his dealings, as others said.  Going after someone would just be a job, or a matter of principle if they crossed him first (or covering tracks, like the exercise guy).  All bets are now off with Lester, after this.  Anyone else can't wait to see what happens between them? 

TeeJay wrote:

Well, without spoiling too much, I think I can say... turns out I was 26.6% right. No rocks fell, though.

Ha!  That's at least 16.6% more than me!  I loved Lester skating on thin ice at the end!!!!

Overall, I liked the finale, but have to say the penultimate episode was better in terms of tension and build up- probably one of the best TV episodes of anything ever...