Fargo Creator Gets Candid on Finale, Hints at Season 6 Already

Summary:

• The final episode was full of surprises, but still managed to provide a satisfying conclusion to the story
• Probably the most intense sequence happened in the very last scene, completely subverting the audience's expectations
• The show's creator reveals what inspired such a memorable finale and whether the show will get another season

The fifth season of Fargo, which has always felt a little different from its predecessors, ended in spectacular fashion, tying up all the storylines in a rather unexpected but satisfying way.

Most fans expected Jon Hamm's Roy Tillman to be killed by his ex-wife Dorothy Lyon, brilliantly portrayed by Juno Temple, in retaliation for all the pain and suffering he caused Dot and countless other people.

However, while Dot still managed to put a bullet in his gut, Roy survived and will rot in prison surrounded by other inmates who have practically been paid off by Dot's mother-in-law, Lorraine, portrayed by Jennifer Jason Leigh, to make his life a living hell.

Speaking of Lorraine, the growth of her character throughout the season was outstanding, as she was finally able to tone down the "tough businesswoman" facade a bit and finally express her love for Dot by accepting her hug in the last episode.

Unlike his father Roy, Gator Tillman, played by Joe Keery, who lost his eyes in the previous episode, unexpectedly chose the path of redemption, even if it didn't save him from being arrested, but at least Dot keeps visiting him and bringing him cookies.

Fargo Finale Was Completely Unexpected

But probably the most intense and surprising scene happened at the very end of the episode, when Dot enters her house and suddenly sees Ole Munch, played by Sam Spruell, sitting on a couch and casually talking to her husband Wayne.

Munch explains that he has come to collect the debt Dot owes him for injuring him during the failed kidnapping attempt in episode 1, leading viewers to believe that more bloodshed is on the way.

In an unexpected twist, however, Dot respectfully shows Munch the flaws in his strict code, causing the 500-year-old sin-eater to reconsider his outlook on life and simply enjoy a freshly baked cookie.

Fargo Finale Was Inspired By A Cult Classic Movie

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Noah Hawley, the show's creator, talked about this particular scene and how he came up with it.

He revealed that it was actually inspired by a similar scene from 2007's No Country for Old Men, in which Carla Jean Moss comes home to find Anton Chigurh waiting for her, although in that movie things ended much more tragically.

The filmmaker took a different approach, having Dot turn the tables on Munch and take control of the situation, ending with the ruthless killer helping her prepare a meal and rethinking his life.

Hawley wanted to show that retribution is not the only solution and that forgiveness can be quite liberating, which he thinks is a wonderful idea, regardless of whether it is right or wrong.

As for the possibility of Fargo being renewed for a sixth season, Hawley revealed that he originally intended for season 5 to be the final one, but now he's not so sure about it, as although he doesn't have an idea for the story at the moment, "they seem to come."

Either way, the filmmaker explained that he's currently preoccupied with the upcoming Alien TV series, so it seems that even if Fargo season 6 will see the light of day, it won't be anytime soon.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter