"Somebody to Love" | |
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Fargo episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
Directed by | Keith Gordon |
Written by | Noah Hawley |
Featured music | Jeff Russo |
Cinematography by | Dana Gonzales |
Editing by | Regis Kimble |
Production code | XFO03010 |
Original air date | June 21, 2017 |
Running time | 53 minutes |
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"Somebody to Love" is the tenth episode and season finale of the third season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 30th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley and directed by Keith Gordon. It originally aired on FX on June 21, 2017.
The season is set primarily in 2010, in three Minnesota towns: St. Cloud, Eden Valley, and Eden Prairie. It follows the lives of a couple, Ray Stussy and Nikki Swango, who, after unsuccessfully trying to rob Ray's wealthy older brother Emmit, become involved in a double murder case. One of the victims is an old man with a mysterious past whose stepdaughter, Gloria Burgle, is a policewoman. Meanwhile, Emmit tries to cut his ties with a shady organization he borrowed money from a year before, but the company, represented by V. M. Varga, has other plans. In the episode, Nikki makes her final plan to take down Varga while also seeking revenge against Emmit.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.22 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, writing, directing and pacing. The ambiguity of the ending also drew commentary, with divided responses among critics.