EB
Ed Blumquist
Determined to keep his home and buy the butcher shop.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · EPISODE 5
FARGO
SEASON 2
Episode 5 · The Gift of the Magi
The setup
The Gerhardts and Kansas City are at war. Hanzee has found evidence linking Rye to the Blumquists, but Peggy and Ed still disagree about whether to run or stay.
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6 peopleThe only names you need
PB
Peggy Blumquist
Preparing to leave for California after taking Lou’s warning seriously.
CG
Charlie Gerhardt
Bear’s teenage son, eager to prove himself to the family.
HD
Hanzee Dent
Helping Dodd turn Ed into a useful enemy in the family’s story.
JB
Joe Bulo
Leading Kansas City’s campaign against the Gerhardts.
RR
Ronald Reagan
The presidential candidate whose campaign visit Lou is assigned to protect.
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Content note: Episode 5 contains strong violence, gunfire, a fatal fight, fire, blood and organised-crime threats.
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