ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · EPISODE 2

FARGO

SEASON 3

Episode 2 · The Principle of Restricted Choice

BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

Gloria is investigating Ennis’s murder, while Ray and Nikki must explain Maurice’s death. Emmit and Sy are trying to understand Varga’s claim over Stussy Lots.

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Gloria Burgle

Searching Ennis’s hidden box and the crime scene for a reason somebody targeted him.

Ray Stussy

Trying to hide his arrangement with Maurice and continue the feud over the stamp.

Nikki Swango

Moving quickly from the failed theft to a new plan for getting Emmit’s stamp.

Emmit Stussy

Alarmed as Varga’s organisation begins using his properties and company.

Sy Feltz

Protecting Emmit from Ray while trying to investigate Varga.

V. M. Varga

Treating Stussy Lots as a business he already controls.

Yuri Gurka

Varga’s Ukrainian enforcer, working with Meemo.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

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Content note: Episode 2 contains murder, a staged suicide, threatening behaviour, burglary and strong language.

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