Spoiler Alert: The article contains spoilers for the Season 5 finale of Fargo.
In a shocking turn of events, the Season 5 finale of FX’s Fargo took a deep dive into horror territory, incorporating explicit supernatural elements into the series for the first time.
Creator Noah Hawley, known for his eclectic storytelling and currently working on an Alien TV series, infused the season with horror influences, a Halloween setting, musical nods to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, and the revelation of a centuries-old supernatural character.
The supernatural character in question is Sam Spruell’s Ole Munch (pronounced Ola Munk), initially introduced as a stoic and ruthless killer-for-hire. However, a surprising twist in the finale unravels Munch’s true nature. In a flashback, the character is depicted partaking in an ancient custom known as “sin-eating,” suggesting that he has been wandering the Earth for centuries.
The sin-eating ritual involves consuming a meal that symbolizes the sins of the deceased, allowing them to be absolved of past discretions. Initially thought to be an ancestor of Ole’s, the season finale clarifies that Munch is the same Sin Eater, cursed to live in loneliness and shame until he opens his heart to love and forgiveness.
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Director Thomas Bezucha explained the ambiguity surrounding Munch’s identity, stating, “He speaks about himself in the third person. There’s this dissociative quality to his presence on the Earth. He can disappear. He can appear. He’s just this elemental force that’s blowing through this landscape.”
As fans speculate about the possibility of Munch returning in future seasons, Bezucha hinted at the uncertainty, stating, “We’ve had no substantive conversations. I got my fingers crossed.”
The Season 5 finale marks a bold departure for Fargo, leaving viewers intrigued about the future direction of the series and the potential inclusion of supernatural elements in upcoming seasons.
All ten episodes of season 5 are currently streaming on FX on Hulu.
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