Fargo Season 5: Release date, cast, plot & more
FXThe next season of Fargo is right around the corner. Here’s everything we know about Fargo Season 5, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
Over its past four remarkable seasons, viewers have been enthralled by the quirky antics and often misunderstood residents of primarily Minnesota and North Dakota.
Just like the Joel and Ethan Coen-directed 1996 classic film, the series propels the small Midwestern town drama into a thrilling whirlwind of mysteries, mischief, and murder. Names like Billy Bob Thornton, Kirsten Dunst, Ewan McGregor, Kieran Culkin, and Chris Rock have graced previous seasons, and Season 5 is steering in an equally tantalizing direction.
Here’s everything we know about Fargo Season 5 so far:
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Fargo Season 5 release date: When is it coming out?
Fargo Season 5’s release date has been confirmed, and the first episode is scheduled to air on November 21, 2023.
Fans can eagerly mark their calendars for the fifth season’s premiere date on November 21, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will air weekly on FX, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
Fargo Season 5 cast: Who will be in it?
The cast of Fargo Season 5 has been confirmed and will include a long list of established stars and emerging talents.
The Fargo Season 5 cast includes:
- Jon Hamm as Sheriff Roy Tillman
- Juno Temple as Dorothy “Dot” Lyon
- Joe Keery as Gator Tillman
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lorraine Lyon
- David Rysdahl as Wayne Lyon
- Sam Spruell as Ole Munch
- Richa Moorjani as Indira Olmstead
- Lamorne Morris as Witt Farr
- Dave Foley as Danish Graves
Fargo Season 5 trailer: Is it out yet?
The first trailer for Fargo Season 5 released on September 26, and can be seen below.
The trailer, is only 30 seconds but is quite impactful. It shows off John Hamm’s Sheriff Roy Tillman walking through a diner before stopping and asking “who do I gotta kill to get a coffee?”
The unease in the other diners and the framing of the shot makes Tillman appear to be a threatening antagonist for the season.
Fargo Season 5 plot: What is it about?
Set in 2019, Fargo Season 5 follows the tumultuous journey of Dorothy “Dot” Lyon, a seemingly typical Midwestern housewife with a hidden past, now pursued by law enforcement.
Sheriff Roy Tillman has been on Dot’s trail for a long time and is closer than ever to nabbing her. Dot’s secrets begin to unravel, and she attempts to shield her family, especially her husband, Wayne.
Wayne turns to his mother, Lorraine Lyon, the CEO of the largest debt collection agency in the country, to help protect his wife.
However, more law enforcement, including Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead and North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr, are closing in on Dot. With twists and turns, the season explores themes of survival, family, and the consequences of hidden truths.
Overall, Fargo Season 5 promises to be a thrilling addition to the anthology, weaving a tangled web of well-developed characters, dramatic mysteries, mayhem, and murder. With Emmy and Golden Globe-winning credentials, the upcoming season is undoubtedly set to captivate audiences once again.
That’s everything we know about Fargo Season 5, but we’ll be sure to update this hub as more info rolls out.
