LN
Lester Nygaard
Successful and overconfident, refusing to walk away after recognising Malvo.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 9
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A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
The setup
One year later, Lester has a successful business and a new wife. In Las Vegas, he has just recognised Malvo living under another name.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
LM
Lorne Malvo
Living as a dentist under a false name while working towards a large bounty.
LP
Linda Nygaard
Lester’s new wife, unaware of the full danger surrounding his past.
MS
Molly Solverson
Still holding a complete evidence board connecting Lester and Malvo.
GG
Gus Grimly
Now a postman, married to Molly and alert to Malvo’s possible return.
BP
Budge and Pepper
FBI agents who finally take Molly’s work seriously.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 9.
Content note: Episode 9 contains sudden mass murder, gun violence, threats, manipulation and the murder of a spouse.
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