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Nikki Swango
Planning a humiliating new way to pressure Emmit.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · EPISODE 5
FARGO
SEASON 3
Episode 5 · The House of Special Purpose
The setup
Gloria and Winnie are closing in on the brothers’ feud. Ray and Nikki still want the stamp, while Sy is desperate to remove both them and Varga from Emmit’s life.
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Ray Stussy
Again using his resemblance to Emmit as the brothers’ conflict escalates.
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Sy Feltz
Trying to negotiate peace without fully understanding Varga’s organisation.
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Emmit Stussy
Watching his family and business begin to break apart.
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Ruby Goldfarb
A wealthy widow interested in buying Stussy Lots.
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Moe Dammik
The county chief taking authority over Gloria’s investigation.
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Key story points
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Content note: Episode 5 contains sexual content, blackmail, humiliation involving bodily fluids, a severe beating and strong language.
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