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Hello! Welcome to the Friday edition of Popculturology ... at least, I think it’s Friday? Between MLK Day on Monday and a snow day on Tuesday, this week’s felt a bit scrambled.
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We wrapped up the new season of Fargoon Wednesday night. This was our first visit to the world of Fargo on TV, and I have little doubt we picked a fantastic season to begin with.
Putting together a great cast is obviously something Fargo has been known for since Noah Hawley brought the franchise to FX. Season 5 was no exception. This cast was stacked. Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lorraine Lyon, David Rhysdal as Wayne Lyon, Joe Keery as Gator Tillman, Lamorne Morris as Witt Farr, Richa Morrjani as Indira Olmstead, Dave Foley as Danish Graves. The highlight of this season, though, was watching Juno Temple, Jon Hamm and Sam Spruell play off each other.
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