Inspired by the Coen Brothers’ iconic film of the same name, ‘Fargo’ is a black-comedy crime thriller anthology series that is about interconnected stories set against the frosty backdrop of the Midwest. Interestingly, the series focuses on a diverse set of characters- all living in different periods and solving crimes. However, the only common link between them is that they all live in the Midwest, USA. In this show, ordinary lives collide with extraordinary circumstances so we as viewers can imagine ourselves in their place and feel the thrill as the show goes on! The series has 5 seasons and has won a total of 51 awards including a Primetime Emmy Award, and even a Golden Globe Award. On that note, here is a compilation of 20 Most Memorable Dialogues From Fargo.
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1. Don’t believe everything you see!
“One’s eyes can be deceived. We see what we believe, not the other way around.”
2. Calling out those unfriendly people out there!
“But it’s the way you’re unfriendly. How you’re so polite about it. Like you’re doin’ me a favor.”
3. So, don’t be close to those who smoke!
“It’s proven that second-hand smoke is carcin… you know, cancer-related.”
4. Life is so unpredictable…
“Yah, well, I, uh–it’s not that it didn’t work out. Linda had leukemia. She passed away.”
5. Real good, then…
“Oh my. Where? Yeah? Aw geez. Okay, there in a jif. Real good, then.”
6. Surprise, surprise!
“Yeah, easy there, you do too! I’m expecting, ya know.”
7. Straightforward…
“I’m not sure I agree with you a hundred percent on your police work there, Lou.”
8. Yup, an important fact to understand…
“There’s more to life than a little money, you know. Don’t know that?”
9. Moving onto another homicide case…
“Thanks a bunch. So, what’s the deal? Gary says triple homicide.”
10. She is just doing her job…
“Sir, you have no call to get snippy with me! I’m just doing my job here.”
11. Let’s finish the deal…
“What the heck are ya talking about? Let’s just finish this deal up here.”
12. Let’s bring this conversation to an end.
“What the heck are ya talking about? Let’s just finish this deal up here.”
13. It’s a mix-up!
“I’m sure sorry. Shep told me 8:30. It was a mix-up, I guess.”
14. He knows all the tricks of the games…
“Well, heck, if you wanna, if you wanna play games here! I’m workin’ with ya on this thing, but I… Okay, I’ll do a damned lot count!”
15. Split and live!
“One of us pays the other for half. If you want the car, you have to give me your half of the money.”
16. Keep the truck, buddy!
“No! The truck’s yours. We split the Ciera.”
17. Parking is such a tension!
“There’s a minimum charge of four dollars; long-term parking charges by the day.”
18. Only a father can understand his urgency…
“I got your damn money. Now, where’s my daughter?”
19. Smooth smoothie!
“You’ll take care of it? You’re a smooth smoothie, ya know?”
20. Banks are also not that generous!
“We’re not just going to give you $750,000! We’re not a bank, Jerry.”
If you like a brilliant blend of comedy and crime drama- this 8.9 IMDb-rated show is a must-watch for you!