Fargo’s fourth season is presented as an underrated 11-episode crime drama worth binge-watching, despite often being ranked last by fans of the anthology series. Its slower pace, 1950 setting and move from rural Minnesota to Kansas City make it markedly different from other seasons, but the article argues that its performances and thoughtful treatment of prejudice make it a compelling entry.

The story follows rival Black and Italian crime families competing for control of Kansas City, led by Loy Cannon (Chris Rock) and Donatello Fadda (Tommaso Ragno). Their fragile peace relies on each family raising the other leader’s son, but Donatello’s death and the succession of his impulsive son Josto (Jason Schwartzman) trigger a violent conflict; Jessie Buckley and Timothy Olyphant also feature prominently.