![]() In Dot, Fargo has crafted a character we can truly root for, and that type of emotional investment makes the show feel like it has captured some of its old magic. She's the lone survivor, the only competent voice in the room the men in this world are either idiots or evil, and it's up to Dot to survive in an environment that's filled with threats. Whenever Dot is on screen, she gives the show a feminist "final girl" angle that's thrilling and biting. On top of that, Dot's existence in this world provides the richest thematic territory for the season. ![]() There's an energy created in the premiere that, thankfully, continues through the next few episodes. Dot, the doting wife, turns into Rambo, fashioning various weapons and traps to ward off her kidnappers. We're with her as she's attacked in her home, stuffed in a car, and then fighting for her life alongside a well-meaning but bumbling cop ( Lamorne Morris) in a gas station. The fifth season kicks off with a truly compelling premiere that, for most of its hourlong runtime, focuses on Dot trying to survive a kidnapping. The way she bounces between cheery, modest Minnesotan housewife and ruthless, ingenious survivor keeps the entire season afloat. While Hamm is remarkable, the true highlight here is Juno Temple. There's no real whiplash, as both tones feel fully grounded in this specific story. ![]() This season pretty perfectly balances dark and gritty violence with a sharp sense of humor. That tension in Hamm's performance is indicative of the tone of much of the season. Sure, he's a little over the top, but Hamm always grounds Roy's ridiculousness in a menacing stare and a sense that he can explode into violence at any moment. He's the kind of character who could easily be played with outrageous scenery chewing, but Hamm plays it more subtle than that. Tillman comes complete with gun-wielding deputies, a love of control, and pierced nipples, and Hamm clearly delights in the role.
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