LM
Lorne Malvo
Continuing the blackmail deception while hiding behind a convincing false identity.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 4
FARGO
Eating the Blame
The setup
Malvo is using fake biblical signs to frighten Stavros into paying. Gus has finally admitted releasing Malvo, while Wrench and Numbers close in on Lester.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
SM
Stavros Milos
Convinced that his past and his stolen fortune have brought divine punishment.
GG
Gus Grimly
Determined to correct his mistake and arrest Malvo.
MS
Molly Solverson
Called to Duluth after Gus catches the man she has been seeking.
LN
Lester Nygaard
Kidnapped by Wrench and Numbers and desperate to escape them.
BO
Bill Oswalt
Still doubting Molly and prepared to accept Malvo’s false story.
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Key story points
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Content note: Episode 4 contains abduction, threats, violence, religious distress and scenes involving a frozen lake.
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