FILMMAKER REACTS to FARGO Season 1 Episode 1: The Crocodile's Dilemma

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @JamesVSCinema
    @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +27

    Hey all! Loki EP 3-4 coming to Patreon!!
    Want to get started up with tv series FARGO? Click here for early access: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema
    Have a great day everyone!

    • @dacsus
      @dacsus 3 года назад +1

      One of the best shows from last few decades - and second season is even better. (the others imo are The Wire, True Detective, Mindhunter and Better call Saul - there are few others, but they are not this genre, so i won't mention them)

    • @dacsus
      @dacsus 3 года назад +1

      @@ramboonacid8366 but 3 is still great compared to other shows - again great acting, dialogues and characters, absurd situations. But yea, 2 is imo the best.

    • @dorianmanyheads2041
      @dorianmanyheads2041 3 года назад +1

      The motel scene from Fargo was filmed nearby where I stay, season 2 was my favourite… can’t wait… new subscriber here I really like your channel🥀🇨🇦💯

  • @aleksikulmala6397
    @aleksikulmala6397 3 года назад +327

    Billy Bob Thornton's performance throughout the season is one of the best I've ever seen on TV.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +27

      Absolutely 🙏🏽

    • @shuddupidc
      @shuddupidc 3 года назад +29

      And he only gets better as the season goes! He was ROBBED of the Emmy

    • @albundy124
      @albundy124 3 года назад +15

      @@JamesVSCinema wait for mike milligan!

    • @jackastor5265
      @jackastor5265 3 года назад +7

      Billy Bob Thornton is underrated as hell. His performance in Monster's Ball is exceptionally good, and obviously Sling Blade but he's also able to do comedy such as Bad Santa. I'm convinced nobody would be a better Bad Santa than Billy Bob Thornton.

    • @jackastor5265
      @jackastor5265 3 года назад +6

      @@asian-americanwithanopinio8954 Mike Milligan always reminds me of thug Dave Chappelle. I can't get it out of my head.

  • @fritzk3627
    @fritzk3627 3 года назад +84

    James: “I hope they become friends…”
    Everyone: 😳

  • @JS-ct3kr
    @JS-ct3kr 3 года назад +83

    Lester is such an incredible character to follow and watch develop.

  • @xCPTxNEMO
    @xCPTxNEMO 3 года назад +75

    One of those shows I wish I could watch for the first time, loved every season of it thus far.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +4

      Can’t wait to get to the other seasons!

    • @Sweetback127Here
      @Sweetback127Here 3 года назад +2

      @@JamesVSCinema No sir, we can't wait for you to get to the other seasons. 2, 3 and 4 are very good to 👌

    • @ecurb10
      @ecurb10 3 года назад

      @@Sweetback127Here Hmmm season 4 was a bit meh....

    • @Sweetback127Here
      @Sweetback127Here 3 года назад +1

      @@ecurb10 I disagree, it got too much unnecessary hate. It has great links to season 2, the same way season 3 had great links to season 1. They didn't leave anything unexplained like the previous seasons did, the acting, the characters and the writing was all great too

    • @ecurb10
      @ecurb10 3 года назад

      @@Sweetback127Here No worries, happy that you enjoyed it 👍...just wish I did too.
      Don't get me wrong, it was still good, I just didn't enjoy it as much as the others. To me it had too many stories going, with none of them really the dominant one. It was hard to get into a main narrative.
      But that might just be me 😉.

  • @goblintwo
    @goblintwo 3 года назад +35

    I love how this show isn't a remake but remix - and not just of Fargo, but of the Coen Brothers entire filmography. Scenes parallel and echo ones from the movie with different outcomes (the opening with Malvo in the car at night), where Malvo himself is much more like Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men (except his big coat evokes Buscemi's character in Fargo). There are a ton of little elements like this throughout every season

    • @domenicgalata1470
      @domenicgalata1470 3 года назад +1

      It’s just one of many reasons why I love this series. Some of the nods to their film universe are subtle, and others direct parallels. The casting for each season has been outstanding as well. Looking forward to seeing his reactions.

    • @cop6576
      @cop6576 3 года назад

      ye, Malvo and Chigurh have a lot of similar not traits only, but scenes.

  • @Elnuwanda
    @Elnuwanda 3 года назад +1

    4:25 the actor es Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins in the trilogy of "The Hobbit") .

  • @VAVORiAL
    @VAVORiAL 3 года назад +48

    This was the first show I really loved; it was winter and I felt like shit, watched the whole season in 2 days I believe. I really gotta watch it again one day, it was soooo good. You'll love it!

  • @rring44
    @rring44 3 года назад +50

    The show is a top tier Breaking Bad/Sopranos type show. It is so hard to get people to watch it, but when they do, they are blown away. How can you not finish the show after that episode?

    • @rlciii
      @rlciii Год назад +3

      Season 1 is a Classic. 2 and 3 are good, but the catastrophe of Season 4 is enough to ruin the previous 3 seasons. I feel like they were hoping Chris Rock would be as good as MKW in Boardwalk…yeah not so much.

    • @dogwelderyt
      @dogwelderyt 27 дней назад

      @@rlciii season 4 is just mid, i dont think its ruined the entire show

  • @chefskiss6179
    @chefskiss6179 3 года назад +40

    Absolutely love that you're putting this gem of a show on yer roster. And if it's too much work having a vid per episode, you could just put a few episodes per reaction vid.
    Allison Tolman's performance as Molly Solverson is the real mvp here :D

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +4

      All good! I’ve already finished up the series!

    • @chefskiss6179
      @chefskiss6179 3 года назад +4

      @@JamesVSCinema Wha...? ALL the seasons?

  • @Dan-rx5us
    @Dan-rx5us 3 года назад +1

    Not many people know the cop at the end is tom hanks son Colin hanks

  • @zackzaharko89
    @zackzaharko89 3 года назад +12

    Billy Bob’s performance of Malvo is absolutely incredible, one of the best television villains ever displayed.

  • @Sethpelepchuk
    @Sethpelepchuk 3 года назад +7

    Yo i just finished binge watching this series last week! Youre in for such a great series!

  • @moneykenny119
    @moneykenny119 3 года назад +24

    You are in for a treat! And the other seasons are all amazing as well!

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +1

      Excited!! Hope your day is great!

    • @moneykenny119
      @moneykenny119 3 года назад

      @@JamesVSCinema Thank you! I hope your day is amazing as well

  • @corbinbishop1991
    @corbinbishop1991 3 года назад +3

    Hell yeah. SO pumped you're doing this show! It's so amazing. Both seasons even.

  • @diamondem
    @diamondem 3 года назад +1

    10:02 That's Bob Odenkirk. He plays Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and his spinoff, which is fantastic, called Better Call Saul.

  • @oliver4705
    @oliver4705 3 года назад +2

    Oh my god! I was just hoping you would react to this show yesterday! This is one of my absolute favorite shows, I can't wait to hear your input and see your reactions. It's a ride for sure :D

  • @renfineout5350
    @renfineout5350 3 года назад +1

    The haircut was Billy Bob Thornton's idea. He came to the audition with that ridiculous haircut and Noah Hawley was immediately like yes, you get the character and cast him on the spot

  • @Eowyn187
    @Eowyn187 3 года назад +1

    Omg I cannot believe RUclips hasn't shown me your Fargo reaction before today. Ima binge these and catch up. This cool af

  • @Flaming_penguin
    @Flaming_penguin 3 года назад +1

    FINALLY ive been waiting for more film lovers to react to this one. I'm excited for you James, this is a great series!

  • @woodbbl
    @woodbbl 3 года назад

    Yeeeees!!! I've been asking every reaction channel I watch who sees the movie to watch the series! I'm very glad you did because I know you're gonna (and already have) fully appreciate the skill and talent and art and hard work that went into every episode. I haven't seen s4 yet but can say 2 and 3 are just as great.

  • @philllobato5938
    @philllobato5938 3 года назад +3

    I love this show. Every season is just amazing. So glad you're watching this.

  • @NohorseRU
    @NohorseRU 3 года назад +4

    Not one other piece of media ever made me feel as fucking TENSE as this show, and I consider myself not easily affected by fiction.

  • @JustForTheTunes
    @JustForTheTunes Год назад

    I'm late as hell to this reaction but love your content, man. One of the best reaction channels on youtube imo!

  • @montygamesful
    @montygamesful 3 года назад +22

    This first season of Fargo is up there with Breaking Bad just a masterclass in charcater

  • @ct_rider134
    @ct_rider134 3 года назад

    I didn't see that you had started this, it's a goddamn masterpiece and I'm so glad you're on board with the comedy and general vibe of the show. Superb cinematography, acting, script, score, everything. Some of the best television that has ever been produced in my opinion. I'm sure it's been said here but Malvo is the greatest villain I've ever seen, Gus Fring be damned. So much more intimidating and just reaps chaos everywhere he goes.
    Lester hitting his wife with the hammer is the best jaw-drop moment I've ever experienced from a TV show. Literally couldn't close my mouth for a full minute
    The "Here there be dragons" speech, absolutely incredible. They could not have done better with this show in the spirit of Fargo and you're in for one HELL of a ride

  • @cheekyboomboom8973
    @cheekyboomboom8973 3 года назад +1

    Glad you're getting into Fargo's tv show! It's suuuuuch a well-made show; the writing, music, cinematography, direction and pace, acting... all top notch. The first two seasons in particular are gonna be a hella fun time.

  • @lkf8799
    @lkf8799 3 года назад +2

    I'm watching you watch the FIRST episode and I'm already thinking ahead and excited for you to start season 2 🤩

  • @briananovakovic6790
    @briananovakovic6790 3 года назад +1

    So excited for you to react to this series. One of my absolute favourites, you're gonna love it

  • @storyfirstgamingyt
    @storyfirstgamingyt 3 года назад

    I've been so excited for you to watch this and to watch your reactions to the show!

  • @MrNikolidas
    @MrNikolidas 3 года назад +1

    "He needs to get out of this somehow"
    Everyone: O.O

  • @magicjordan7478
    @magicjordan7478 3 года назад +1

    You're gonna LOVE all the other seasons as well, and how they ALL tie in to each other. I had to go back and RE watch some seasons after others just to fully appreciate how they all connect. Masterfully executed show IMO hope they keep remixing this series. Would love to see a season that takes place back in the 1800s with a Native American cast or some early pioneer settlers in Fargo. Or even do one that takes place in the future maybe.

  • @lukem5787
    @lukem5787 3 года назад

    This and True Detective hands down the best Series 1 ever. The first episode of this one in particular is incredible. Good to see you starting.

    • @XxXDestroyer
      @XxXDestroyer 3 года назад

      I just recently watched True Detective S1, it's damn near perfection.

  • @StayInspyred
    @StayInspyred 2 года назад

    I’m not even finished this episode and this is one of my favourite reactions ever. And I watch a lot of different reaction channels.
    This series is really good. I hope you’re considering season 2, which is also amazing. Going to watch you watch the whole season now. 💖

  • @doomguy234
    @doomguy234 3 года назад +1

    having a Devil like character is very in line with Coen Brothers movies

  • @Flaming_penguin
    @Flaming_penguin 3 года назад

    another thing i love about the series is how it's shot. every frame has something interesting about it and you're constantly being shown or hinted at with information, which really keeps me engaged. the editing is great, the physical acting and framework really helps make simple movements interesting to watch (i could watch Lorne Malvo walking into a room for an hour straight), and the music and song selections are always fire.

  • @guti2453
    @guti2453 3 года назад +2

    This first season and True Detective Season 1 are my absolute favorite seasons of TV.

    • @Tina-gq2ky
      @Tina-gq2ky 3 года назад

      Agreed!!

    • @XxXDestroyer
      @XxXDestroyer 3 года назад

      I just recently watched True Detective S1, it's damn near perfection.

  • @ARWG
    @ARWG 3 года назад +4

    My favorite series ever, at least the first two seasons. Masterpiece is an overused word, but the first two truly are. Glad you're watching it.

  • @cmarklouie55
    @cmarklouie55 3 года назад +1

    THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SERIES! SEASON 2 IS EVEN BETTER! ❤️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR REACTION 🙏☺️

  • @bradwillis2274
    @bradwillis2274 3 года назад

    I thought you'd love this, great piece of work. It keeps on giving , great writing, cast and cinematography.

  • @bsjett
    @bsjett 3 года назад +3

    This show is so good. Every season is chock full of references to all the Coen brothers' movies, so be on the lookout.

  • @elleblank8916
    @elleblank8916 3 года назад +32

    I'm super excited to see you reacting to this. I love the series! Martin Freeman does a great accent (I'm from Minnesota so I can give the fail/pass on that!)

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +3

      Hahahaha that’s awesome! I honestly love the accent so much

  • @denzellawrence3880
    @denzellawrence3880 3 года назад +2

    Are you going to follow up?
    I just finished season 1 for the 2nd time and I'm gonna do it again tonight. Magnificent cinema!

  • @jajafig7093
    @jajafig7093 3 года назад

    Thank you so much. Your reactions are priceless! I previously watched this series and it was such fun to rewatch it with you and listen to your comments.🤣

  • @Cresposts
    @Cresposts 3 года назад +1

    Martin Freeman & Billy Bob Thornton made season 1 perfect

  • @kalishakta
    @kalishakta 2 года назад

    All 4 seasons of Fargo are UNBELIEVABLE.

  • @rascal512479
    @rascal512479 3 года назад

    Oh wow you are in for a treat! Billy Bob Thornton's acting is absolutely insane in this series!

  • @frodofraggins
    @frodofraggins 3 года назад +1

    This and True Detective season 1 came out of nowhere and blew me away.

  • @el-violador
    @el-violador 2 года назад

    This is my favourite TV series of all time. The characters are engaging (Billy Bob Thornton is an actor that always own the screen if given a good script) and the plot is fantastic. But my favourite thing about this show is that no character is off limits. No-one is safe in this show and it really raises the stakes in tense moments. Add the philosophical dialogue in too and it is almost flawless

  • @johnw8578
    @johnw8578 2 года назад

    Subscribed! You are becoming one of my favorite reactors!

  • @michaelchristopher1426
    @michaelchristopher1426 3 года назад

    yes bro!! this series is underrated af. Glad u react to it

  • @ronaldtheant
    @ronaldtheant 3 года назад

    SO SO excited for you to be getting into this series!

  • @MissMiaParker
    @MissMiaParker 3 года назад

    Love this show! So happy to see you reacting to it

  • @xotmatrix
    @xotmatrix 3 года назад

    This show is made with a lot of love, care, and attention to detail. Every season is totally worthy of the greatness of the film.

  • @d.s.6268
    @d.s.6268 3 года назад +1

    For me, this show and Breaking Bad are the most beautifully shot shows I've ever seen. (in addition to being top notch shows in general, but cinematography is off the charts amazing).

    • @d.s.6268
      @d.s.6268 3 года назад +1

      @@davidci I watched it, it's probably as good, but I don't think it's surpassed it.

  • @magicbrownie1357
    @magicbrownie1357 3 года назад +5

    The other seasons of Fargo are also good, but I still think this first season was the best. Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman were in top form.

  • @DanJackson1977
    @DanJackson1977 3 года назад

    This series is basically a gigantic love letter to The Coen Bros. It's like these guys studied the shit out of every movie they ever made and tried to distill their sensibilities. And for the most part it works, especially the cinematography. It worked so well the Coen Bros. gave their approval and produced it, and prestige movie actors like Billy Bob Thornton loved the script enough to take a TV role. Like Cobra Kai, it's something that shouldn't work, but miraculously does.

  • @Eowyn187
    @Eowyn187 3 года назад

    12:28 Lmao 🤣 I'm like, well he shut her up 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sidjhajharia92
    @sidjhajharia92 3 года назад +1

    True detective season 1 and Fargo season 1 up there with the best shit to ever come on tv

  • @Aithis.
    @Aithis. 3 года назад

    I’m gonna have to watch the other seasons ASAP, I’ve seen the first season back when it first aired and loved it! Never got round to the other seasons.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  3 года назад +2

      I’ll be getting to the other seasons soon too!

  • @chachouu69
    @chachouu69 3 года назад +1

    The guy who plays Lester is Martin Freeman and if you love him in this than you'll love in the BBC Sherlock Holmes series.

    • @littlemissmello
      @littlemissmello Год назад

      I think Martin Freeman is great but do NOT have the same opinion about the Sherlock tv show

  • @Marsisredandhot
    @Marsisredandhot 3 года назад

    Oooh you're in for a ride 😎 can't wait for this series!!!

  • @theartistformerlyknownasje6358
    @theartistformerlyknownasje6358 3 года назад +3

    You should definitely do a Twin Peaks season 1-3 reaction

    • @taddy_mason4197
      @taddy_mason4197 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely this! Plus the movie Fire Walk With Me.

  • @seana363
    @seana363 3 года назад

    The acting in this series is just brilliant!

  • @GortonIma
    @GortonIma 3 года назад

    One of the best seasons of television ever.

  • @makoto7029
    @makoto7029 3 года назад

    Ah Fargo ! nice i hope you will enjoy it as much as i did. Have fun James =)

  • @lodey
    @lodey 3 года назад +2

    Coen brothers masterpiece Netflix original "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" - do it do it do it

    • @ecurb10
      @ecurb10 3 года назад +1

      Yes and No Country for Old Men!

  • @jadeemperor4134
    @jadeemperor4134 3 года назад

    Fargo is amazing. you are gunna love it. All the seasons are good.

  • @kenavr
    @kenavr 3 года назад

    I am a simple man, I see a Fargo series reaction, I subscribe.

  • @tylerdurden4483
    @tylerdurden4483 3 года назад +13

    I think Fargo Tv series is so much more compelling when you think that it is based on a true story..
    Side note .. I'd like to suggest Step Brothers

  • @Hejeval
    @Hejeval 3 года назад +1

    "I hope that these two are friends", what a death wish 😂😂

  • @youlikethat45
    @youlikethat45 11 месяцев назад

    best first episode on any tv show ever

  • @someone2929
    @someone2929 3 года назад +1

    looking forward to this one!

  • @Qshafe
    @Qshafe 3 года назад

    The Coen Brothers aren't involved in the TV show at all. Supposedly, they don't really even watch much TV. They are given credit as producers for every episode though. Noah Hawley is the man behind this TV show.
    He was also behind Legion and is currently working on Fargo's fifth (and supposedly last season) as well as a TV show set in the universe of the Alien franchise.

  • @looklookerlooking
    @looklookerlooking 3 года назад

    The briefcase is found in the 2nd or third season of the series .

  • @dmfd_rosieperez9847
    @dmfd_rosieperez9847 3 года назад +2

    James ya gotta watch each season! Even 4 despite the ratings

  • @anthonycolunga4134
    @anthonycolunga4134 3 года назад +6

    This series is so impeccable, you’re gonna love all 4 seasons, each story is so compelling!

    • @stuartspencer2161
      @stuartspencer2161 3 года назад

      Still have to watch season 4, but love how every show is it's own self contained story, yet follows generations of the same family. Every season has been impeccable with it's story and performances.

    • @MrsPhilosopher
      @MrsPhilosopher 3 года назад +1

      Nah, each season noticeably worse. Season 4 is everything wrong with Hollywood today.

  • @Gideon7014
    @Gideon7014 3 года назад +1

    This is unrelated but if you're able to find it, could you watch The Knick. It's a series by Steven Soderbergh starring Clive Owens, Eve Hewson and Andre Holland. It's basically a Medical Drama set in 1900 but it's incredibly underrated as a series

  • @ethanholgate2512
    @ethanholgate2512 3 года назад

    Billy Bob Thornton is absolutely fantastic in this show one of his best profomances of all time Imo love his shuttle psycho intimation makes him very humours also, same with Martin Freeman who I love in the show also I only watched the first season a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it haven't seen season 2 or 3 yet definitely need to watch them hope u enjoy the first season man just as good as the movie 👍

  • @leonardoglesby1730
    @leonardoglesby1730 3 года назад

    The Fargo TV series 1 & 2 are great and well worth you seeing in their entirety.

  • @ann40069
    @ann40069 3 года назад

    The music in this show is amazing....

  • @xax888servo7
    @xax888servo7 3 года назад

    This season of this show is the best TV show ever

  • @TheNukePlant
    @TheNukePlant 3 года назад

    one of the best tv series out there

  • @LDNRABIN
    @LDNRABIN 3 года назад

    I didn't see want to start another multi season show but this episode was chaos in the best way. 😳

  • @novarity6561
    @novarity6561 3 года назад

    YES!!! My third favorite show! Season 1 and 2 are BOMB!

  • @shadowfire_08
    @shadowfire_08 3 года назад

    nice bro, this is a fantastic series. I also gotta recommend ‘Westworld’; actors, cinematography, themes, action, & Ramin Djawadi being a literal maestro by doin modern songs on the player piano 🤠🤖

  • @ericgangl8772
    @ericgangl8772 3 года назад

    Yes!! One of my favourite shows

  • @harrywhittingham7753
    @harrywhittingham7753 3 года назад

    This series is the definition of binge-worthy TV.

  • @Flaming_penguin
    @Flaming_penguin 3 года назад

    Also I think it's really cool to see other writers and filmmakers tackle a story first explored by the Coen's. Noah Hawley and his team do a great job of keeping the stories fresh but still pay homage to other Coen films. The casting is really good too, and the editor for season 1 worked on breaking bad

  • @christianjgeorge7631
    @christianjgeorge7631 3 года назад

    Finallly, One of the greatest shows of all time! Season 2 is my favorite lol

  • @pillarofdawn
    @pillarofdawn 3 года назад

    Fargo is perhaps one of the greatest TV shows ever made.

  • @andreahanson-cruz1556
    @andreahanson-cruz1556 Год назад

    Watch all the seasons. Brilliant!

  • @PuppetDungeon
    @PuppetDungeon 3 года назад

    Definitely keep with the series... each season is amazing.

  • @Shinigami_X0
    @Shinigami_X0 3 года назад

    One of the best TV shows ever!

  • @lv.2073
    @lv.2073 3 года назад

    Malvo‘s the FNV player that uses Terrifying Presence at every opportunity

  • @snowdenwyatt6276
    @snowdenwyatt6276 3 года назад

    Shaun Doyle has spent the last five or six years playing really bad guys (especially on The Expanse) so I had completely forgotten he played a good guy (the sheriff) in the first episode of this series. He's good at both but I think he's become a bit typecast as the bad guy.

  • @williamdavis8076
    @williamdavis8076 3 года назад

    Thank you for watching this epic show.

  • @eighthdoctor
    @eighthdoctor 3 года назад +1

    This is such a treat! This was a fantastic series with a fantastic cast and I loved the quirkiness of it all. Loved S2 & 3 as well. Billy Bob Thornton was brilliant as Lorne Malvo; loved him stirring up shit wherever he goes! 🤣

  • @danteisnotkoold4611
    @danteisnotkoold4611 3 года назад

    "Lester, have you been a bad boy?" Yep, he's the devil.

  • @keithetherington4824
    @keithetherington4824 3 года назад

    I'm telling you this TV series is so good. All the stories are tied together, and sometimes it's hard to believe. Even the movie is a part of the series. Great choice you will love these reactions.