LN
Lester Nygaard
Newly confident after escaping justice and having Chazz blamed.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 8
FARGO
The Heap
The setup
Lester has escaped suspicion by framing Chazz and begins behaving like a different man. Molly returns to work, still certain the wrong person was blamed.
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LP
Linda Park
Lester’s coworker, impressed by his new confidence.
MS
Molly Solverson
Back at work and trying to reopen the closed investigation.
LM
Lorne Malvo
Visiting the surviving Mr Wrench before disappearing into a new life.
MW
Mr Wrench
Recovering in hospital after losing his partner.
BP
Budge and Pepper
The two FBI agents punished for failing to notice Malvo’s Fargo massacre.
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Content note: Episode 8 contains a killing, threats, bullying, references to mass murder and strong language.
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