Fargo Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch

Fargo Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2

Noah Hawley’s brilliant television adaptation, based on the 1996 film by the Coen brothers, is finally back for another instalment. The wait seemed neverending almost. It has been three years since the last season and FX has invested heavily in making it an A-list affair. Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh are among the star names in the ensemble. 

As has always been the case, the stories for the different seasons are not interconnected per se. A semblance of commonality will be seen in terms of themes, storytelling, and tone. The universe is somewhat shared but only the ardent fans of Fargo will find it handy to spot references.

Season 5 of Fargo is set in the year 2019 with a predominantly Western background. 

The trailer promises a narrative that ebbs and flows. We are excited to bring you coverage of all the episodes in Season 5 with episodic recaps and preview articles for each new episode. 

Here is everything you need to know about Fargo Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2, including its release date, time, and where you can watch this.

Where Can I Watch Fargo?

Fargo is an FX exclusive and will be available to watch on the channel for our cable network viewers in the US and Canada. However, for those who aren’t using cable anymore, FX has also partnered up with several digital platforms like Sling and Fubo. The episodes will also be available to stream on YouTube TV. After the premiere, the episodes will also be available to watch on Hulu.

For our readers in the UK, Fargo Season 5 will be available to watch on Prime Video UK. Readers Down Under can catch the new episodes on SBS and SBS Demand with a day’s lag. We currently do not have any options for our Asian readers, although it is expected that the new episodes might be made available on Disney+ sometime in the future. 

Fargo Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2 Release Date

Fargo Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on Tuesday, 21 November, 10 PM ET/PT. Expect the runtime to be roughly 54 minutes, which is consistent with the time frame for the other episodes in the previous seasons. Some episodes might also be longer than the usual time frame, as has been the norm with the show. 

After the doubleheader with the first two episodes, the show will go with a weekly release schedule. The new episodes of Fargo’s Season 5 are titled “The Tragedy of the Commons” and “Trials and Tribulations,” respectively. The episodes will be available to stream with subtitles.

How Many Episodes Will Fargo Have?

Season 5 of Fargo will have a total of 10 episodes, consistent with the previous four seasons. After the first two episodes air, we will be left with another eight episodes until the finale of the season airs next year in January. We will keep you updated of any scheduling changes FX decides to make. Be sure to follow our preview articles for all the details! 

Is There A Trailer For Fargo Season 5?

There is indeed! You can find a trailer for Fargo Season 5 below.


Are you looking forward to these episodes? What are your expectations from the show? Let us know in the comments below.

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