ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · EPISODE 3

FARGO

SEASON 3

Episode 3 · The Law of Non-Contradiction

BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

Gloria travels to Los Angeles to understand Ennis’s earlier identity as science-fiction writer Thaddeus Mobley. Back in Minnesota, police are comparing Maurice’s death with Ennis’s murder.

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QUICK REMINDER

The only names you need

6 people

Gloria Burgle

Following the only clear lead into Ennis’s unexplained life before Minnesota.

Thaddeus Mobley

Ennis as a young award-winning science-fiction writer in 1975.

Howard Zimmerman

A producer who offered young Mobley a film deal.

Vivian Lord

An actress who worked with Zimmerman and became close to Mobley.

Paul Marrane

A friendly, mysterious passenger Gloria meets while travelling.

Donny Mashman

Gloria’s police colleague in Eden Valley, updating her on the Minnesota evidence.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

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Content note: Episode 3 contains drug use, sexual content, assault, exploitation and discussion of murder.

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