8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fargo (2014)
Fargo (2014)
Overview
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores universal themes of greed, desperation, and the consequences of individual moral choices, contrasting them with simple decency. It avoids explicit political commentary, focusing instead on human nature and the absurdities of crime, leading to a neutral rating.
The 'Fargo' series demonstrates a notable commitment to diversity, particularly through its fourth season which features a Black-led narrative and cast, reflecting intentional casting choices. While the show often portrays characters with moral complexities and failings, its narrative does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Fargo features a gay relationship in Season 4 between Josto Fadda and Odis Weff. Their sexuality is presented as a neutral aspect of their complex and morally ambiguous characters, not serving as a primary source of plot conflict, affirmation, or degradation. The show neither uplifts nor denigrates their queer identity, treating it as an incidental detail within the broader narrative.
The film portrays characters like Molly Solverson and Gus Grimly, whose quiet integrity, compassion, and commitment to justice align with core Christian virtues, as the moral anchors of the story. Their goodness stands in stark contrast to the nihilistic evil, suggesting an affirmation of these values.
The television series "Fargo" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes across its seasons. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, resulting in a determination of N/A for its net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The "Fargo" TV series is an anthology with original characters each season, not a direct adaptation or reboot of specific characters from the original film or other source material. Consequently, no character's gender has been altered from a previously established canonical or historical portrayal.
The 'Fargo' television series is an anthology, with each season introducing new characters and storylines rather than adapting or rebooting specific characters from the original film or prior seasons. Consequently, no character canonically or widely established as one race has been portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.8
8.3
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.4
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