PB
Peggy Blumquist
Trying to behave normally after bringing Rye home in her damaged car.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · EPISODE 2
FARGO
SEASON 2
Episode 2 · Before the Law
The setup
Peggy and Ed are hiding Rye’s death. The Gerhardts do not know what happened to their youngest son, and the Kansas City organisation sees a chance to take over their business.
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6 peopleThe only names you need
EB
Ed Blumquist
Attempting to destroy the body and protect the life he planned with Peggy.
LS
Lou Solverson
Following small clues from the Waffle Hut crime scene.
FG
Floyd Gerhardt
Temporarily leading the family after Otto’s stroke.
MM
Mike Milligan
A calm, stylish Kansas City enforcer sent to investigate the Gerhardts.
JB
Joe Bulo
The Kansas City representative offering to buy the Gerhardt operation.
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Content note: Episode 2 contains murder aftermath, body disposal, organised-crime threats and discussion of serious illness.
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