Fargo (2014)

Kernel Score: 92% · 3,151 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama

First aired: 2014-04-15

Seasons: 5 · 51 episodes

Is Fargo worth watching?

Must-watch. A darkly funny crime anthology set around the American Midwest, where ordinary people stumble into murder. It's stylish, well-cast and written with a sharp ear, and each season stands mostly on its own.

Watch it if you

  • like crime stories with dark humour
  • enjoy well-acted, stylish anthology series

Skip it if you

  • dislike violence
  • want light, comfortable viewing

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Fargo

  • Stream: Hulu
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.

Fargo parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Fargo is a TV-MA anthology crime drama involving malice, violence, and murder investigations.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Anthology deals explicitly with malice, violence and murder per its own description.
  • Language: Moderate — TV-MA rating indicates strong language likely present throughout.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Fargo

If you liked Fargo, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • True Detective (2014) — 93%: Anthology crime drama with moody, literary storytelling
  • Better Call Saul (2015) — 92%: Slow-burn crime drama with sharp characters
  • Breaking Bad (2008) — 99%: Ordinary man turns criminal in a masterclass of tension
  • The Sopranos (1999) — 98%: Landmark crime drama with dark wit
  • The Wire (2002) — 92%: Deep, serious drama about crime and the city
  • Bosch (2015) — 89%: Steady, well-built detective drama

Cast

  • Juno Temple as Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lorraine Lyon
  • David Rysdahl as Wayne Lyon
  • Joe Keery as Gator Tillman
  • Lamorne Morris as North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr
  • Richa Shukla Moorjani as Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead
  • Sam Spruell as Ole Munch
  • Sienna King as Scotty Lyon
  • Dave Foley as Danish Graves
  • Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman

Fargo FAQ

Is Fargo worth watching?

Must-watch. A darkly funny crime anthology set around the American Midwest, where ordinary people stumble into murder. It's stylish, well-cast and written with a sharp ear, and each season stands mostly on its own.

Where can I watch Fargo?

In the US you can stream Fargo on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Fargo OK for kids?

Fargo is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Fargo is a TV-MA anthology crime drama involving malice, violence, and murder investigations.

What shows are like Fargo?

If you liked Fargo, try True Detective, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad and The Sopranos.