Fargo Season 1 Episode 1 'The Crocodile's Dilemma' First Time Watching! TV Reaction!!

[@mayorjimmy]

Billy Bob was a goddamn force of nature in this season. SO good.

[@shuddupidc]

Oh my GODDDDD! It’s happening! Any time any reactor does this show, it reminds me yet again of how incredible those first 2 seasons were (3 & 4 were very good, don’t get me wrong), and how BOTH seasons are in my top 50 seasons of tv. If you knew how many shows I’ve seen, you’d know how big of a compliment that is!

[@tastyneck]

Yeah, seasons 3 and 4 are well worth watching but 1 and 2 are peak television and insane how good they really are.

[@Nick_CF]

Season 3 is HIGHLY under-rated

[@LordVolkov]

​@@Nick_CF3 is my favorite. I think it might be a bit esoteric, but I love it.

[@shuddupidc]

@@Nick_CF It is! Enjoyed it even more on second viewing. For me, it’s basically the difference between an A (S1&2) and an A minus (S3). All exceptional!

[@Hauns91]

S1 and S2 of this plus True Detective S1 and S2 all being around the same time was fucking exciting as hell. I think Fargo S1 + 2 and TD S2 are all very underrated. Can't wait to use this as a rewatch sort of, haven't seen them in a while.

[@kennethwilliams7731]

I went into this series totally blind and was completely blown away. The writing and dialog is next level. The characters are so well written and the actors are all excellent! Just letting you know it only gets better and better! Great reactions!

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I describe the Fargo universe to people as "Pulp Fiction with Lutherans."

[@FullMetalB]

I LOVE the first season and then the second season is just on an entire different level. Season 2 and true detective season 1 are two of my favorite seasons of TV ever.

[@TheBadgertwo]

Totally agree on both.

[@rdale2k5]

Absolutely. Some of the best written TV I've ever seen. The first 2 seasons of Fargo and first season of True Detective are exquisite.

[@dannyheel1]

And season 2 is literally related to season 1.

[@NWAWskeptic]

Season 5 coming November 21st. 🤩😀

[@pachena]

Thank you for watching this great show! I loved the first 3 seasons.

[@MOJACOMA40]

Fr season 3 underrated

[@ldkinbote]

@@MOJACOMA40 I still have to watch S3. I did like the first 2.

[@MOJACOMA40]

@@ldkinbote it good it's my personal favorite but way different from the other 2 I suggest go in with a open mind

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

I see you didn’t mention season 4. It’s so bad honestly, garbage season.

[@MOJACOMA40]

@@KentuckyWaterfall13 I personally have not watched it but if the community only mentions 1_3 and say it's terrible I not gonna watch it

[@kristahartmann6712]

The Coens were advisors/producers I believe....watching over their baby...

[@James_7]

Billy Bob Thornton is absolutely amazing in this series. You had the same sick reaction as me and enjoyed his character killing everyone 😂🤣😂🤣. He plays the crazy killer almost too well.

[@jaypee9575]

You guys are going to love this story. I can't wait for the next episode!

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Same

[@steeleye2112]

Yeah, this season above all just gets better and better. For me one of the best TV seasons ever, up there with True Detective season 1

[@vicegrips188]

Noah Hawleys series LEGION had a better pilot episode. What a great writer and director I loved LEGION and Fargo so much! I can’t wait for season 5 of Fargo and his new new series based on the aliens movies

[@karenlong5616]

Wow! You're only weeks away from welcoming your beautiful daughter into this world. (Can you even imagine what she'll see in her lifetime?) I'm wishing you an easy labor and delivery, Samantha. And for you as well, TBR. It's so hard to see someone that you love so much be in that much pain. But she will be worth it, times 100. I'm so happy for both of you.

[@lodey]

YES!!! Arguably a top 3 series of all time. Very few reactions. Thank you.

[@GoddessKelly]

You are so going to enjoy the Fargo universe! Season 1 of the show is my favorite because of Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman. I'm a big fan of Billy Bob. I've seen all his films. But when I saw this series when it aired on FX, I only knew Martin Freeman as the shy porn actor stand-in in Love Actually and as Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes. Martin blew me away as the bumbling Lester. I couldn't believe this English actor could play this awkward Minnesota-accented American. It's hilarious. The first season was nominated for 18 Emmys because of the brilliant acting, writing and directing. It was really a big hit. The fact that you've seen the movie will help give you subtext. Throughout the whole series, comments are made about the history of Fargo. The very violent history of Fargo, so references to the movie and to the other seasons will be made as you progress through this wonderful journey. Every season is a standalone period in Fargo history, but overall think of the total series and the movie as the Fargo universe. The Coen brothers are just amazing! Oh, and I want to say congratulations on your baby! ❤❤❤

[@lesliemonster92]

YES! I'd hoped you would get into this after the movie. Always felt this interpretation was made perfectly in the film's image while still managing to feel fresh and standing on its own legs. And definitely fun to see the little details carrying over to this plot from the original story. Seasons 1 and 2 were far and away some of my favorite pieces of TV when it came out. Can't wait to revisit it all with you! P.S. Congratulations on upcoming - possibly new arrival by now - Baby Schmitt!!! What a joy to hear, and I wish you good health and happiness in this new chapter ❤

[@LordVolkov]

Later cameos this season really cement the 'comedy played darkly straight' vibe.

[@JSavo_]

Martin Freeman is so good in this season. I love Lester’s whole arc. So excited to see you guys watch this!

[@lara314]

YES! Such a great series. Season 2 is a masterpiece!

[@bigbad69]

Not only do we get Saul Goodman, the chief's pregnant wife is Betsy Kettleman

[@fredfinks]

I love Bob's phrasing of 'The widow Hess' and 'The brother Nygaard'.

[@Madbandit77]

Julie Ann Emery, who's a great character actress, was also in "Preacher".

[@TheJazzper1970]

Enjoyed this reaction. One of my favourite shows. One season has the biggest WTF! moment in TV history. It also contains what Stephen King said(I'm paraphrasing)was the best hour of TV drama ever.

[@nightking0130]

Billy bob Thornton in this episode is really similar to Anton Chigurh in a lot of ways. One of the best villains in any medium of the past 20 years

[@LordVolkov]

I would say they are almost reverse reflections/two sides of the same coin. While both are terrifying, BBT puts on a friendly affectation when creating chaos while Chigurh remains coldly laconic while bulldozing through life (he does remind me of another character in season 2 though 😉)

[@nightking0130]

@@LordVolkov yeah Chigurh doesn’t seem like he has the ability to function in a normal society so he just ignores it by killing anyone that gets in his way. Thornton knows enough to put on that facade of being a friendly person.

[@nightking0130]

@@LordVolkov I know what your getting at but I don’t agree fully with that. That character in season 2 is different

[@ccompson2]

ahhhh you guys need to pump these out, this show is one of my favorite binges

[@presumed_guilty]

This is why we LOVE you guys. Perfect timing too.

[@steeleye2112]

Also Lester's character arc is another example of one of the greatest ever as well. Not bad for one show.

[@williambill5172]

Oh, all 4 seasons are awesome - don't miss one! Love you guys!

[@Sindamsc]

Seeing how much you are into it, I remember I felt absolutely the same. This must be the most exiting first episode in television history. And thinking how much happened just in one episode, it could be a plot for like a half of a season

[@zurnie]

Every season is in a different decade. They are connected by some of the characters. Daughter, grand daughter etc.. One of my favorite series.

[@Henry-fn1zw]

billy bob is great

[@goathair33]

Billy Bob Thorton is awesome in this

[@abramsullivan7764]

Billy Bob Thornton is a wierd dude he even played the president in Love Actually.

[@A_Distant_Life]

Loved all four seasons. Hoping for more. Every season is a gem.

[@Madbandit77]

Season Five is premiering in November.

[@Bikebrh]

This show brought Alison Tolman out of nowhere to be a consistently working actor ever since, even being given another series lead (Emergence, 2019). It's impressive and unusual for an actress her size to be the female lead of two different dramatic series.

[@scottjo63]

4 movies come to mind when talking about Billy Bob Thornton. A Family Thing (1996), which got him started in writing screenplays. He's not in it but Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones play brothers. Need I say more? He also has a cameo in a Robert Duvall wrote, directed movie in which Duvall also stars in called The Apostle (1997). Then Billy Bob Thornton is in a movie with John Cusack which is Pushing Tin (1999). But, Thornton's big movie which he wrote, directed, and starred in and won for best picture called Sling Blade (1996), which also has John Ritter and a surprise cameo, but watch The Apostle first.

[@Kreege]

Season 1 fargo is one of my favorite TV productions ever. Cant wait to relive it along with you guys :)

[@guyhenderson405]

This may be my favorite anthology, so glad you guys are reacting to it. Every season is awesome, and in some way interconnected, watch close.

[@diabetesman573]

YES! One of my favorite series. I personally love the first 3 seasons. Season 4 isn't as great as the first 3 but it's still pretty good (better than most other tv shows).

[@Hauns91]

So excited for you guys to see S1 - 3. I think all first 3 seasons are great. S1 and 2 were top tier. It's so fun and full of mystery. You're gonna love it.

[@kimwexler9393]

Guys, trust me, you NEED to watch season 2 of Fargo. One of my favourite seasons of any TV show, ever.

[@eighthdoctor]

Billy Bob Thornton is *FANTASIC* in this as Lorne Malvo. Everyone is great in their roles to be honest but he really stands out as an excellent villain.

[@tastyneck]

ERRINWRIIIIIIIIIGHT!!! **shakes fist** I totally didnt know he was in this even though I've seen this season before. Oh, and one of the bully's kids was also on The Expanse!!

[@fannybuster]

Billy Bob Thornton is in a movie called "Sling Blade" Another great roll he appeared in..

[@sherigrow6480]

Each season is stand-alone, in the same small universe. Love the first three seasons.

[@josephcox1738]

Billy Bob Thornton is so phenomenal in this series. Everyone is good but he makes season 1 so good.

[@evertondenver]

They are so adorable, will be great parents. Wish u guys the best time and also for baby girl Schmitt.

[@johnw8578]

Yes!!!!! The first 3 seasons are awesome -- I hope you react to all of them. Each season is a separate story but they ARE connected.

[@lliamrose]

One of the greatest anthology series ever and THE greatest crime anthology series.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

I love these since each 10 episode season is their own little story, plus they really feel like an extension of the movie because it gives you the same feeling. Seasons 1,2 and 3 are really good. 4 is okay too, but it was rushed some because of covid. If you haven't seen much with Billy Bob, you HAVE to watch Sling Blade! Enjoy! Star-studded cast for every season as well.

[@ornellaaribam]

The first two seasons are amongst my favourite tv shows of all time. Lucky you! I'd love to watch it for the first time too.

[@Cosmic86x]

An absolutely amazing tv series and especially the first season! Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman and actually the whole cast is fantastic 😀

[@LiTTleGaBi21]

Season 1 to 3 are amazing, especially season 1. One of the best season of tv I have seen.

[@asian-americanwithanopinio8954]

1 and 2 are related by recurring characters. Season one is modern, Season two is the 70's so the lead cop in season one is a kid in season 2. Season 4 is also related in it's own amazing way and takes place in the 50's.

[@Khay-77]

Season 1 is so damn good. Billy Bob and Martin Freeman are amazing.

[@krondarr8865]

You have to see Sling Blade. It was Billy Bob Thornton's directorial debut and he also wrote it. It is such a masterpiece. You might not even recognize him. But his character is so fascinating to watch and the rest of the cast is very good as well. I truly believe that the two of you would love it.

[@MattyB207]

All the seasons are their own, but they all intertwine. It's great.

[@yungmind]

This series is fantastic. I put the first 3 seasons up against anything, season 4 is maybe not quite as strong but even it's better than 99% of most other shows. You guys are in for a treat.

[@themoviedealers]

Bob Odenkirk can say he was in three of the best TV shows ever. (Plus Mr. Show and SNL)

[@RoosterCogburn1008]

Billy Bob Thornton's best movie is Sling Blade (1996), it's a must watch.

[@CitizenScorn]

Im so happy yinz are finally watching Fargo!!! Every season is...well I'll let you find out 😉 Lets go!!! 💙

[@YoureMrLebowski]

8:25 "And the bully's Sam." the little smile 🙂

[@Butters117]

Super excited to see your reactions to this show it’s so good!! I hope you guys are doing great and having a wonderful weekend!! Another film and show you guys would love is The Nice Guys and The Terror season 1.

[@dz_ssbm]

yooo this is a great surprise. very excited to have these in my sub feed

[@ARWG]

You guys NEED to watch season 2. One of the best seasons of television ever made.

[@TheHbase]

Nice surprise to open up youtube and seeing you react to one of my favourite shows ever. Seasons 1-3 are 10/10 and 4 is still pretty good.

[@kobewankenobi248]

*This series is absolutely brilliant and heavily overlooked. Besides, Breaking Bad, this show has managed to perfect full circle moments*

[@harrymorton5979]

season 1 has one of the best mid-season twists ever. You wont see it coming. It also has one of the greatest screen villains of all time.

[@chinaski6593]

i'm SO happy you guys are watching this gem. One of the best shows of the last decade that sadly did not have the success it deserved.

[@kylegacy]

Such a great show. Keep up with it. Season 3 might be my fave, personally. David Thewlis is haunting as the main antagonist, along with Goran Bogdan, who gives off some eerie Anton Chigurh vibes. Each series riffs of many Coen Bros films. x

[@shadytano]

The best pilot episode of any TV show

[@arconeagain]

My God, I just realised you haven't reacted to Sling Blade (Billy Bob). Surprisingly not many have. It was one of those movies from the mid 90s, when some great stuff was coming out up until around 2000, and it's right up your alley.

[@dereknolin5986]

Lorne Malvo is one of my favorite villains of all TV! I'm so glad y'all are watching this.

[@sheryldalton8965]

Billy Bob's most outstanding role is as Carl in Slingblade. Excellent movie.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

Oh - Slingblade Have not seen that one, but it looks really interesting - thanks for mentioning it!

[@chefskiss6179]

Wow, nice one! Looking forward to the watchalong journey with you both :D

[@ladygeekgirl]

It's happening!!!! Glad you guys are reacting to this!

[@Phantomgreen29]

This show is incredible and is perfect for your kind of deep dive reaction, it was equally as entertaining to see your responses as it was to rewatch this great episode. Can't wait for the rest 😀

[@billiam8554]

Love love love this show (especially Billy Bob Thorton)! S1 - S3 are all great, and you're right...each season is a different story and cast with slight connections. I can't believe your baby girl is just weeks away...praying all goes great! 😊

[@zatoichi1]

Good choice to follow up The Supranos. Fargo is amazing television. Each season is different but they're all connected. Billy Bob Thornton is great as basically the Devil. This is one of the few shows I've watched several times. I look forward to watching it again with you two.

[@Minion_of_Cthulhu]

So glad you guys are watching this! It's easily one of my favorite TV series ever. You definitely have to watch seasons 1 - 3. Seasons 1 and 3 have two of the best villains I've ever seen. Season 4 I couldn't get into but I've heard the acting is quite good overall. The first and second seasons have a bit of a link between them, but they're essentially independent of one another. The third and fourth seasons are entirely standalone.

[@mobiusbelts3607]

All 4 seasons have tiny links.

[@hmmhmmmmhh]

My two favoriter shows in the world is Sopranos and Fargo s 1-3. Love you guys for reacting to this! You wont be disappointed!

[@Inquiringmind0]

Billy Bob Thorton's character Lorne Malvo is like the devil, he corrupts everyone he comes in contact with. Another interesting character he reminds me of is the Joker from the Dark Knight. He likes to pit people against each other and thrives on chaos. That last scene with Billy Bob and Colin Hanks is one of my favorite scenes of any TV show. His speech gives me chills. “Let me tell you what's gonna happen, Officer Grimly. I'm going to roll my window up, then I'm going to drive away, and you're gonna go home to your daughter, and every few years, you're gonna look at her face and know that you're alive because you chose not to go down a certain road on a certain night. That you chose to walk into the light instead of into the darkness.” - Lorne Malvo

[@Madbandit77]

Colin Hanks, not Tom.

[@Inquiringmind0]

@@Madbandit77 Oh, you're right. Fixed it.

[@DariaBilowus]

Chief Vern was played by fabulous Canadian actor Shawn Doyle.

[@TheNukePlant]

I am so glad you guys are watching this. Some of the best writing and acting on television.

[@cherrypi_b]

Makes me sooo happy you started this show! Have fun!

[@lkf8799]

I LOVE this series. So excited you are reacting to it. You're going to love it. Lorne Malvo is in my top 10 for villains. Just chaotic evil. He is so malicious. A pure psychopath. I still have to watch season 4.

[@dalefraser9771]

Glad you guys are checking this one out. As great as season 1 is, and it is REALLY great, season 2 is even better. IMO, season 2 is the best single season of any TV show. (Season 3 and 4 are worth watching too!)

[@ru1ck160]

Yes! 🔥

[@MaliciousIntent83]

I'm glad to see you react to this show. It's great. Love the second season so, so much.

[@VonPunk]

I love all 4 seasons (and am eagerly awaiting Season 5 later this year), they are all separate stories but set in the same world with connections (that I won't spoil), see if you can figure them out before it becomes obvious and each season has at least one weird moment that'll confuse you. Such a fun compelling show that'll make for fun reactions. 😀

[@__RYN__]

Wow! Had no idea congratulations!! Thanks for this really like this series and one of the best on television. Kinda was unsure about Martin Freeman but this really showed me his body of work. Billy Bob as well Kate Walsh Colin Hanks

[@rogeroran2911]

Just getting ready to rewatch again. Great stuff.

[@woeshaling6421]

the villains in fargo make the show, they are so odd and memorable

[@tomarnold7284]

AWESOME!! I've been waiting for you to view this show for so long!! I hope you'll stay for all 3 seasons! 😍😍😍

[@channel55andaboxoftissues16]

im defo going to binge your fargo reactions for the next few days.

[@kuteken6312]

This show is kinda underrated, don't know why not many people watching it..Season 1-2-3 is solid gold, season 4 it's also pretty good

[@MikeWillisUK]

So glad to see you watching this! Amazing show!

[@Awhmanitsdanttv]

I own the box set to this show. It’s an all time favorite.. please do that the whole show

[@CorSmit]

I’m so excited to be (re)watching this along with you, guys. Coincidentally, I started season 1 last week, right after I had the pleasure of meeting Billy Bob Thornton in Amsterdam - where he was playing with his band, The Boxmasters. Great show, you’re going to love it. S2 and S3 are great as well

[@Apotheosis_44]

Season 3 is my favorite, but 1-3 are all amazing.

[@LordVolkov]

I've only seen the first three seasons, but they are up there with Hannibal in terms of visuals, layering, and casting. They are loosely connected, and season 3 is really good so don't skip it please.

[@shaheersk721]

Fargo s1 is one of the best television seasons ever alongside sopranos, wire and breaking bad imo. The cinematography, storyline and characters especially malvo is on another level !

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

You guys gotta hit the FX show Rescue Me.

[@ubit397]

Thornton's character is cold, callous, and sadistic, perhaps even psychopathic(without spoiling anything, maybe even worse than that), but he's not psychotic. He's not "crazy". He knows exactly what he's doing at all times. He has a firm grip on reality and his decisions are calculated.

[@m4tth3w967]

This show is so phenomenal! This is gonna be a great journey

[@jd35711]

has anyone else noticed that Samantha was wearing the same shirt while recording this reaction as she was when they watched Fargo the movie? check out the thumbnail.

[@DAS_k1ishEe]

YES Season 1 Fargo is like top tier for me with the biggest ones out there. So great you're covering it. They are basicly all seperated with only minor to medium cross overs.