LM
Lorne Malvo
Collecting the ransom while expecting an attack from Wrench and Numbers.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 6
FARGO
Buridan’s Ass
The setup
Molly has proved the cases are connected. Malvo is preparing to collect the blackmail money, Wrench and Numbers are setting a trap, and Lester begins planning how to protect himself.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
DC
Don Chumph
The original blackmailer, now completely trapped by Malvo’s plan.
MS
Molly Solverson
Responding to violence in Duluth alongside Gus.
GG
Gus Grimly
Caught in a blinding snowstorm during a gunfight.
MN
Mr Numbers
Helping lure Malvo into an ambush.
LN
Lester Nygaard
Sneaking from hospital to place evidence in his brother’s home.
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Content note: Episode 6 contains intense gun violence, multiple deaths, blood, confinement, a serious accidental shooting and a fatal road accident.
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