Below is a list of references within the Fargo series to films of Joel and Ethan Coen who wrote and directed the original Fargo film which the series shares canonicity with. The films of the Coen Brothers follow a unique style that the series of Fargo follows. While sharing canonicity with the original film, the series draws from themes and style that derive from all of the Coen Brother's filmogrophy.
Fargo draws upon all of these to match its signature style with that of the Coen Brothers. Some elements of the following references can be interpreted as drawing a wider range of the Coen Brother's films into the canon of Fargo beyond the original film. The following is a list of references, parallels and similarities to the films of the Coen Brothers.
It is likely incomplete and in need of being expanded. If an episode a reference is in is incorrect or there is references missed feel free to edit this list. Fargo often uses actors who appear in one or many of the Coen Brother's films to match the feel of the Coen Brothers. Fargo Wiki Explore. Fargo film Unaired pilot. No, You Did It! Loplop The Castle Palindrome. Aporia Somebody to Love. Varga Yuri Gurka. Explore Wikis Community Central. Don't have an account? Start a Wiki.
Sign In Don't have an account? Fan Central. Sign In Register. List of Coen Brothers References. History Talk 0. The demeanour, clothing and name of Lester Nygaard is familiar to that of Jerry Lundegaard from the film Fargo ,.
Lester's practice of confronting Malvo at the door is similar to Jerry Lundegaard practice of phoning Wade Gustafson in the film Fargo.
