LN
Lester Nygaard
Trapped with the hitmen and hiding an infected wound that could expose his lie.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 5
FARGO
The Six Ungraspables
The setup
Lester has placed himself in police custody for protection, but Wrench and Numbers have joined him in the cell. Malvo’s blackmail plan is pushing Stavros towards paying.
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MW
Mr Wrench
The deaf hitman demanding the name of Sam’s killer.
MN
Mr Numbers
Wrench’s partner, helping force the truth from Lester.
MS
Molly Solverson
Using medical evidence to connect Lester to Vern’s shooting.
LM
Lorne Malvo
Keeping Don under control while preparing to collect Stavros’s money.
GG
Gus Grimly
Watching Stavros’s house and unknowingly attracting Malvo’s attention.
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Content note: Episode 5 contains strong violence, threats, medical distress, confinement and an infected injury.
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