| "The Crocodile's Dilemma" | |
|---|---|
| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Adam Bernstein |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Editing by | Skip Macdonald |
| Production code | XFO01001 |
| Original air date | April 15, 2014 |
| Running time | 68 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Crocodile's Dilemma" is the pilot episode and series premiere of the FX anthology series Fargo. The episode aired on April 15, 2014 in the United States on FX. It was written by series creator and showrunner Noah Hawley and directed by Adam Bernstein. The title refers to the paradox in logic known as the crocodile dilemma.[1]
In the episode, a strange man named Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) arrives in Bemidji, Minnesota. Living their daily lives, the town's inhabitants, including zealous police Deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman), police officer and single father Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks), and insecure insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman), are unaware that this man will impact their lives forever.
"The Crocodile's Dilemma" received critical acclaim and was seen by 2.65 million viewers. It received seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special and Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special.