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'Fargo' Season 5: Everything We Know So Far

Fargo has been officially renewed for season 5.

'Fargo' Season 5

'Fargo' is an anthology series created by Noah Hawley, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name. The series premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX. It is set in the same universe as the Coen brothers' film. The show tells the story of Fargo, North Dakota, and brings its unique characters, with a few characters reappearing to tie the seasons together. Although each season is set in different towns in Midwestern America, the crimes are all connected by murder, greed, and betrayal. 

The fourth season of 'Fargo' premiered on September 27, 2020, after getting delayed by the pandemic. Hawley has already expressed his interest in returning for one last season. Here's everything we know about 'Fargo' Season 5, including release dates, plot, cast, and more.

Will There Be 'Fargo' Season 5?

On February 17, 2022, FX issued a statement confirming the development of a fifth season set in the year 2019. It was not mentioned whether it will be the show's last season. This renewal comes as no surprise, as creator Noah Hawley has been teasing the fifth season for some time now.

When Will 'Fargo' Season 5 Release?

Great news for Fargo fans! Season 5 finally has an official release date. The first two episodes will air on FX on November 21, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This announcement is a huge relief for fans, especially with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, which had raised concerns about potential delays. If Season 5 had been delayed until 2024, it would have been the longest gap between seasons in the show's history. Fargo Season 5 will follow its usual weekly airing schedule on FX and will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after each episode airs on television. Fargo was originally an FX original series, and it began streaming on Hulu in 2015.

Fargo Season 5 began filming shortly after it was officially renewed in October 2022. The filming took place in Calgary, Alberta and expanded to various locations in the region.

'Fargo' Season 5

Who Is Cast In 'Fargo' Season 5? 

The FX series has welcomed four newcomers to season 5. Fargo season 5 cast now also includes David Rysdahl (Dead Pigs), Sam Spruell (The North Water), Jessica Pohly (SMILF), and Nick Gomez (The Walking Dead). Previously, it was announced that the fifth season has cast Juno Temple, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris, and Richa Moorjani.

Rysdahl will be seen playing Wayne Lyon; Spruell will play Ole Munch; Pohly will take on the role of Agent Meyer, and Gomez will be playing Agent Joaquin.



 

Some of the biggest names that appeared in the show are Ewan McGregor, Chris Rock, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, and Patrick Wilson. Meanwhile, throughout the seasons, multiple actors portrayed Lou Solverson.

We will continue to wait for the latest updates.

What Is The Plot Of 'Fargo' Season 5? 

Each season is set in a different era and location, following an anthology format. 'Fargo' features new stories and mostly new characters and cast, although there are minor overlaps from time to time. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Set in 2019, when is a kidnapping not a kidnapping, and what if your wife isn’t yours?”

With Hawley planning to make season 5 the final run for the series, we are likely to see the bigger picture behind this crime anthology show. 

This article was recently reviewed and is up to date as of September 1st, 2023.