I think they might be going for something where obviously his methods wouldn't work on us, but that's why he's using them on people in backwater Minnesota. Not saying I buy that either, mind.

It wasn't until this week that I realized 'Erstwhile on Fargo' hasn't been a thing this year. In fact, I don't think there have been any last-episode recaps at all. Which is nice.

It does feel like it's been 10 years since I watched the first few episodes of this!

I took a trip to Ireland last fall. Didn't get to Limerick. Felt like I might be missing out on something cool. Guess not.

Ooh, thanks!

Community notification for this, etc. etc.

You know nothing, Al Snow.

It's almost like the writers have some sort of unresolved issues with women!

I don't want to think about what he would do with a puppy.

That would be one way of making it vaguely worthwhile, yes. Alternatively, is there still time for another Russian agent to nearly turn Stan?

Oooh that is excellent. Everywhere we turn, some other kid is reminding us of Paige and/or Henry.

"Ignore me for five years, will you? Well I'll give you asparagus pee!"

But he has to try! You don't establish a Big Bad Boy Scout and have him just hover around the margins forever!

…I doubt that very much.

And yet I think there might be more twists to come in that particular plot. They wouldn't go to all that setup work for *that* payoff.

No matter what, there's heartbreak in store for that family. Either Oleg's Dad gives into corruption to save Oleg, or Oleg's Dad can barely stand to watch on as Oleg is hauled to the gulag, or (worst of all) Oleg's Dad gives in and it's not enough to save Oleg.

Introducing Philip's brother in the penultimate episode of the season is a move that feels more than a little bit odd for this show. Part of me is wondering if all hell is going to break loose next week and the show feels the need to establish more of a supporting cast in the USSR because the Jenningses will end up…

On the one hand, 3:14 isn't nearly long enough for an interview with Jim Ross.

Also at being not-at-all-subtly snarky.

Ed Whelan thinks it's going to be a ring-a-ding-dong-dandy next week at the Saddledome!