I'm not watching the series as I saw the original film and din't like it. But I thought I would mention another film called "A Simple Plan" which was made a couple of years later. There are some similarities between Fargo, the film, and A Simple Plan with both about how money can be a corrupting influence. Also both films make exceptional use of snowy landscapes of northern states in the USA

Also Billy Bob Thornton was in A Simple Plan and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

It's a very good film, and I rate it as the best film of the 90s that I've seen.

A Simple Plan was excellent - and much better than the overrated Fargo which I didn't like much.

Fargo on tv is very different and well worth a watch El Loro -  less stupidly quirky/irritating than the film, with more deeply drawn characters that draw you in more,. Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman are fantastic. Its darkly funny in places too. 

Wasn't sure at first but it gets better by the episode Fremsley. Billy Bob Thornton really lifts the whole series. He's a top badass.

I'm hoping for two things - Roger can join me and BBT get's even more badass !!!

 Wassup EC

 Sorry... was trying to talk badass

Hiya Roger - good to see you.

I'm still watching, but still behind.    I just watched the week before last's this afternoon.

I'm going to have to get myself one of those new fangled recording devices

You must... I couldn't live without mine.   I hardly ever watch TV live.  I set it to record everything I want to see in a week then watch depending on my mood/time available.

That was good... though not sure I'm following everything. The Guardian blog should be up soon.

Yes, I'm starting to need a catchup summary too.

Woop! Its up EC... the comments section is usually worth a read too

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-...ive-six-ungraspables

Martin Freeman is a much better actor than I gave him credit for 

Cheers Roger. I'll check that out tomorrow.

Got to go to bed now.

Nanite, sweet dreams EC 

It's been good so far, I'm a few episode behind (on the third), so I'll quickly exit this thread in case of spoilers.

I am loving this series - I always love Billy Bob, but this is great

I think Freeman is one of those actors who makes it look too easy. He also hasn't been helped by being somewhat typecast in "everyman"-type roles.

Whenever you see or read him in interviews he's very humble and self-effacing, but beneath that you can sense a very serious actor, and I get the feeling he's a little disappointed at not being able to do more "proper" acting on stage.

Fargo-time

 Loved it

It was a bit gruesome in parts tonight

Feels like we are reaching a climax.

It was a bit...

I've no idea where its heading, but its a great ride. 

Bump...

I'm still watching.. but I'm still two weeks behind.  I'm just watching the one with the crickets as i type..

Watch quicker

I fast forward the ad breaks!     I've got such a lot to keep up with and it's onlhy going to be worse when BB starts

Ok, bit slower tonight. Not enough BBT for my liking. Although the brief appearances he made were badass .

 Yep

The body count was high, even though we did not see it !!!

Sure was EC. I love the way he goes about it like he's doing his shopping or something lol.

A reminder to those watching the series.

Where is that Roger?

Watching now on +1...

I'm now on BB +1

Brilliant ending!

I'm just pleased they did not go for the ending where he turns to look at Lester.

Hi EC  ... watched it on + 1. How many episodes to go?

edit: Just checked... two more. 

I was wondering the very same - cheers Rog.

Damn - Forgot it was on and I've got the footy on

Watch it on + 1 like me EC