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  • Roy Tillman stands on his ranch in Fargo S5E9, "The Useless Hand"
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    Fargo S5E9 Recap: It’s About To Go Down

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E9, “The Useless Hand” (written by Noah Hawley and directed by Thomas Bezucha) The walls are finally closing in on Roy Tillman and I can’t say I hate it. This man has had it coming for quite some time, and while things are coming to a close, he still hasn’t […] More

  • Tillman stands with Dorothy while she signs discharge paperwork at the hospital.

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    Fargo S5E8 Recap: A Painful Viewing of Domestic Violence In All Its Forms

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E8, “Blanket” (written by Noah Hawley & Thomas Bezucha and directed by Sylvain White) This week’s episode opens with a warning about the depiction of domestic violence. Since Tillman (Jon Hamm) had found Dorothy (Juno Temple) at the hospital I was already anticipating (not in a good way) that the […] More

  • Gator sits in the drivers seat and stares out of the window.
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    Fargo S5E7 Recap: What Happened to Linda?

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E7, “Linda” (written by Noah Hawley & April Shih and directed by Sylvain White) Dorothy (Juno Temple) finally shares her backstory in her own words and admittedly I felt sad for her and even more disgusted with Tillman (Jon Hamm), as now we know he isn’t just an abusive, power […] More

  • Tillman stands on the bleachers looking down on Munch.

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    Fargo S5E6 Recap: The Chauvinists Are Out in Full Force

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E6, “The Tender Trap” (written by Noah Hawley & Bob DeLaurentis and directed by Dana Gonzales) Last week Dorothy (Juno Temple) took off to get her revenge on Tillman (Jon Hamm) but sadly, she doesn’t make an appearance in this episode. I suppose she is off plotting and preparing. Her […] More

  • Lorraine exits a car in Fargo S5E5, "The Tiger"
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    Fargo S5E5 Recap: “The Tiger” Illustrates the Power of the Badass Lyon Women

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E5, “The Tiger” (written by Noah Hawley and directed by Dana Gonzales) Maybe I am biased because I am a woman, but I love watching powerful females, onscreen and off. It was made clear through the last few episodes that Dorothy (Juno Temple) is stronger and wittier than she appears, […] More

  • Gator looks for Dorothy in her house.
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    Fargo S5E4 Recap: A Fun Homage to Home Alone

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E4, “Insolubilia” (written by Noah Hawley and directed by Donald Murphy) Woo! Yes, finally the bit of action I was waiting for. The first 15 minutes of “Insolubilia” reminded me of an adult version of Home Alone and I am here for it. I found myself smiling and giggling as […] More

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    Fargo S5E3 Recap: Nipples, Occult, and Bulletproof Vests

    The following recap contains spoilers for Fargo S5E3, “The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions” (written by Noah Hawley and directed by Donald Murphy) After last week’s premiere, I was ready for some action this episode, but it didn’t quite deliver on that front. Most of Episode 3 focuses on the preparation (from all sides) for the […] More

  • Dorothy holds her daughter, Scott close during a brawl in the Fargo Season 5 premiere
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    Fargo Brings Back the Dark Humor in Season 5: Season Premiere Recap

    The following recap contains spoilers for the Season 5 premiere of Fargo, S5E1, “The Tragedy of the Commons” & S5E2, Trials and Tribulations ” (written & directed by Noah Hawley) Fargo is one of those shows that you either love or hate. I believe you need a specific type of humor in order to really […] More

  • Wide shot of Oliver, Charles, and Mabel in Only Murders in the Building S3E10
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    Only Murders in the Building S3E10 Recap: “Opening Night” — One Case Closed and Another Opened

    The following recap contains spoilers for Only Murders in the Building S3E10, “Opening Night” (written by John Hoffman & Ben Smith and directed by Jamie Babbit). Editor’s Note: This piece was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist. Another season has […] More

  • Ben stares in the mirror.
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    Only Murders in the Building S3E9 Recap: “Thirty” — The Sad Life of Ben Glenroy

    The following recap contains spoilers for Only Murders in the Building S3E9, “Thirty” (written by John Hoffman & Steve Martin and directed by Cherien Dabis). Editor’s Note: This piece was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist. Finally, pieces of the […] More

  • Mabel, Charles, and Oliver put hands together and make up in Only Murders in the Building S3E8

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    Only Murders in the Building S3E8 Recap: “Sitzprobe” — Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?

    The following recap contains spoilers for Only Murders in the Building S3E8, “Sitzprobe” (written by Pete Swanson & Siena Streiber and directed by Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini). Editor’s Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being […] More

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