Fargo has proved itself to be an incredibly successful show on the small screen, based loosely on the Coen brothers movie of the same name and garnering some brilliant critical response through its two seasons to-date.
Coming to FX in April
As an anthology series, a new story and slew of characters are brought to fans each season, and this time round they’ll see Ewan McGregor in the role of two brothers at war. The third season which stars McGregor has been confirmed to start in the US on FX on Wednesday April 19.
A full synopsis for the third season, detailing the brand new plot coming to viewers was also made available. See below:
“Set in 2010, the third installment of Fargo centers on Emmit and his slightly younger brother Ray Stussy (Ewan McGregor). Emmit, the Parking Lot King of Minnesota, sees himself as an American success story, whereas Ray is more of a cautionary tale. Forever living in his more successful brother’s shadow, Ray is a balding and pot-bellied parole officer with a huge chip on his shoulder about the hand he’s been dealt – and he blames his brother. Their sibling rivalry follows a twisted path that begins with petty theft but soon leads to murder, mobsters and cut-throat competitive bridge. Carrie Coon stars as Gloria Burgle, the steady chief of the local police department. A newly divorced mother, Gloria is trying to understand the new world around her, where people connect more intimately with their phones than with the people around them. Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Ray’s girlfriend, Nikki Swango, a crafty and alluring recent parolee with a passion for competitive bridge. David Thewlis stars as V.M. Vargas, a mysterious loner and true capitalist whose bosses plan to partner with Emmit, whether The Parking Lot King likes it or not.”
Of course, whilst the seasons seem separate on the surface, they do seem to connect on a larger basis than just the location. With season 3 set 13 years after the first season, some of the original characters could make a reappearance, so we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for exciting guest slots.