MS
Molly Solverson
Building evidence that Lester recognised the stranger from the hospital.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 3
FARGO
A Muddy Road
The setup
Molly continues linking Lester to Malvo despite Chief Oswalt’s objections. Wrench and Numbers search for Sam’s killer, while Malvo turns Stavros’s blackmail problem to his own advantage.
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6 peopleThe only names you need
LN
Lester Nygaard
Handling Sam Hess’s insurance claim while trying to hide his fear.
LM
Lorne Malvo
Taking control of the blackmail scheme against Stavros.
SM
Stavros Milos
The wealthy Supermarket King being blackmailed and psychologically tormented.
DC
Don Chumph
Stavros’s former family fitness instructor and the original blackmailer.
GG
Gus Grimly
Finally preparing to admit that he stopped and released Malvo.
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Content note: Episode 3 contains threats, animal death, intimidation, drug tampering, blood and references to abduction.
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