Fargo

[emmie]

the new offering on channel 4, did anyone watch, i did see the original Coen brothers film years ago, and wondered what to make of this. It is extremely violent i do know that, and Martin Freeman as the hapless salesman seems a strange choice. I love Billy Bob Thornton - he is evil incarnate in this

[emmie]

i did miss The Crimson Field to watch this, though caught the odd bit in the commercials

[pastafreak]

Was it any good? I forgot it last night.

[whirlyhurly]

I haven't seen the Coen film, however, I really enjoyed the first episode, rather dark, yet comical in parts. I look forward to next weeks offering.

[Jomlett]

It's repeated tonight 10 minutes past midnight on Ch 4

[thugulike]

I thought it was great, very funny in parts, I laughed out loud. Will definitely watch the series.

[emmie]

sorry i didn't think anyone had watched it, very dark, and had moments of a rather black comedy, i will watch again, but Martin Freeman has jumped out of his comfort zone, from Sherlock to Fargo..

[chelle7272]

I like to see Martin Freeman doing something different! Loved the film, and thought this first TV episode was very good.
Would have watched it for Billy Bob Thornton anyway, I think he's great.

[jeffa]

I disagree. I thought Martin Freeman was outstanding.

[emmie]

its just so different for him, from Love Actually to Sherlock and now playing a mild mannered murderer. I didn't say he was bad, it was a shock seeing him out of type, so to speak

[emmie]

agree about BBT, he is an incredible actor, his performance is off the scale of evil

[Ken4155]

I thought it was very darkly comical or even comically dark and Freeman is just showing his versatility as a good actor; The Office, Love Actually, The Hobbit, Sherlock and now Fargo - very diverse imo.

[Arksided]

I loved the original film, and are looking forward to seeing the series, I missed it at the weekend but I'm sure it'll be on 4player or something.

[belrec]

Have to say loved the film, but have not enjoyed this first episode. Agree MF and BBT and other actors played very well and the story follows the orignal plot well but it was just tooooooo sloooooow.

Will not be watching anymore :-(

[emmie]

i will most likely, pity its on same time as the Crimson Field.