The cogs start turning faster.
There were accents some of which soundeda littleScottish and skulduggery.
During the premiere, we watched as drops of blood fell into the water.
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Now, were seeing it spread and waiting for the sharks to arrive.
And it doesnt take long for David Thewlis jagged grin to show up.
Hes got a semi with him, and were left tosurmisewhat hes up to.
Sy has an idea.
Slave girls, he tells Emmit.
But the heads of Stussy Lots have trouble dividing their attention at the moment.
Petty grievances and familial issues ride shotgun while manifestations of death and destruction are forced down the priority list.
Anton Chigurh with Wi-Fi.
They are just not equipped to take on someone like Varga.
Maybe thats why telling off Ray in a diner seems like a more manageable task.
The ballad of Nikki and Ray continues ambling along toward what seems like inevitable doom.
With Maurices death labeled accidental for now, at least the couple seems to be in the clear.
Theres just one problem.
Rays chi is all blocked up.
That means either making peace with Emmit or finally getting the stamp.
Given the choice between the two, Nikki and Ray decide both.
Well, Nikki decides.
The stamp is gone, and in its place is a painting of a donkey.
Rays fiancee takes this as a personal attack and deploys feminine hygiene as a weapon.
More specifically, she writes a message in period blood on the donkey painting.
Were supposed to buy Rays chi as a compelling motivator for Nikki, who in turn influences Ray.
That gets us into Emmits house.
But then, Nikki takes great offense to a silly mistake.
Yes, I understand this isFargoand that onFargo, the characters make dumb decisions.
that shes taking me out of the show a little.
Where is the show working?
Would you be surprised if I said that its the part involving TVs current MVP Carrie Coon?
The second episode provided more insight into Gloria and further distinguished her from Marge Gunderson and Molly Solverson.
Her struggle against modernity may help her crack the case of Ennis Stussy, a.k.a.
Thaddeus Mobley, but it could very well cost her a job.
Thats a real, believable struggle that will likely be the heart of the season going forward.
Now, back to reading the new Thaddeus Mobley book,Organ Fish of Kleus 9.
