The Lord of No Mercy

"The Lord of No Mercy" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley and directed by Dearbhla Walsh. It originally aired on FX on May 24, 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 and Ray plot revenge against Yuri and Meemo, eventually discovering their connection through Varga. Meanwhile, Varga explains the next step in their expansion to Emmit and Sy.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.04 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim, with critics praising the performances, character development, writing, directing and ending.