What We're Watching / Fargo Series 5

We’ve just finished Series 5 of Fargo — and it’s a tour de force in character work.

Juno Temple gives a standout performance as Dorothy Lyon, and actors: this is one to take notes on. Her work is layered, grounded, and emotionally precise — she balances vulnerability with resilience in a way that never feels forced. Every choice she makes feels truthful and specific, keeping us fully invested in Dorothy’s journey from start to finish.

This is a brilliant example of how to anchor a complex character in a heightened world — and make it feel completely real.

If you're looking for a masterclass in screen acting, this is essential viewing. Plus, it's beautifully shot, as always.

Set in 2019 across Minnesota and North Dakota, Season 5 follows Dorothy “Dot” Lyon, a seemingly typical Midwestern housewife whose mysterious past comes back to haunt her. What unfolds is a tense, darkly funny tale about identity, survival, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love — all with Fargo’s signature twist on crime and morality.

Watch the trailer here and settle in for a bumpy ride!