Created and primarily written by Noah Hawley, Fargo is an American black comedy crime drama television series. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name, which was written and directed by the Coen brothers, and takes place within the same fictional universe.
Hawley and the Coen brothers are also the executive producers alongside Warren Littlefield, Adam Bernstein, Geyer Kosinsk, John Cameron, and Leslie Cowan. The series was first premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX followed by the second season on October 12, 2015, the third and fourth seasons on April 19, 2017, and September 27, 2020. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a fifth season which will release soon.
So, when is the fifth season releasing? What is the plot? Who would come back to reprise their roles? Keep reading to know further details.
Fargo Plot and Cast
Fargo Season 5 will be set in Minnesota but in the year 2019. The plot will be dealing with a very serious question ‘when is a kidnapping not a kidnapping, and what if your wife isn’t yours?’ Creator Noah Hawley has opened up to Deadline, in May, about his intentions.
He said, “I don’t think anyone will write about Minnesota in the same way again after the events of the last couple of years.” He also added, “It’s definitely not going back to ‘Oh look at these jolly, carefree white folk in their small towns’.”
For the unversed, the series was created by Noah Hawley, who is also the director and the executive producer. This show is based on Joel and Ethan Coen’s written and directed film of the same name. Apart from Coens, Warren Littlefield along with his The Littlefield Company, Kim Todd, Steve Stark of Tolucca Pictures, and Vincent Landay executive produce the show. Also, Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Television. MGM is their official studio and is responsible for international distribution.
Apart from Coens, Warren Littlefield along with his The Littlefield Company, Kim Todd, Steve Stark of Toluca Pictures, and Vincent Landay executive produce the show. Also, Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Television. MGM is their official studio and is responsible for international distribution.
According to Variety, Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh are decided to play the lead roles in Season 5. Further details of their characters are still not disclosed apart from the name of their characters– Roy, Dot, and Lorraine respectively.
Fargo Season 5 Release Date
Good news for Fargo fans for FX famed Fargo Season 5 has received its green signal and will be released late this year or early next year. Though we haven’t received any official notification with regard to premiere dates.
Since development for the series has kicked off, we can assume that filming for Fargo Season 5 will begin soon. It is also likely that the wait for the next chapter won’t be as long as the three-year gap between Season 3 and Season 4.
Fargo Season 5 Trailer
There is no trailer for Fargo Season 5 just yet. For now, you can watch the trailer from Season 4 below: