The Narrow Escape Problem

For the problem, see Narrow escape problem.
"The Narrow Escape Problem"
Fargo episode
The episode introduces Olivia Sandoval as policewoman Winnie Lopez.
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 4
Directed byMichael Uppendahl
Written byMonica Beletsky
Narrated byBilly Bob Thornton
Featured musicJeff Russo
Production codeXFO03004
Original air dateMay 10, 2017 (2017-05-10)
Running time48 minutes
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"The Narrow Escape Problem" is the fourth episode of the third season of the FX anthology series Fargo, and the twenty-fourth episode of the series overall. It was directed by Michael Uppendahl, and written by series executive producer Monica Beletsky. The title refers to the eponymous problem in biology, biophysics and cellular biology.

In the episode, Ray Stussy (Ewan McGregor) impersonates his brother Emmit, withdrawing $10,000 from Emmit's bank account, but has to face the consequences, while Emmit (also played by McGregor)'s involvement with the mysterious organization represented by V. M. Varga (David Thewlis) runs deeper than ever before. Meanwhile, still investigating the murder of her stepfather, Gloria Burgle (Carrie Coon) meets fellow policewoman Winnie Lopez (Olivia Sandoval), who, unbeknown to both, might prove herself a key element of her investigation.

"The Narrow Escape Problem" was first aired on May 10, 2017, and was seen by 1.05 million viewers.[1][2][3][4][5] It makes use of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.[6]

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  4. ^ "'Fargo' Season 3, Episode 4 Recap: A Wolf in Cheap Clothing". The New York Times. May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  5. ^ "Fargo goes back home, plays a familiar tune". The A.V. Club. May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
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