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Fargo S1 vs. Fargo S2

Fargo S2 pulls ahead by 6 points (164 vs. 158) — and crosses into Masterclass tier where Fargo S1 sits at Stimulating.

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Fargo S1

Stimulating
158/200

Noah Hawley's first Fargo season, loosely connected to the Coen Brothers film. Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton give exceptional performances. Exceptional craft — the Coen Brothers' tonal register (crime-as-absurdism) is perfectly…

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Fargo S2

Masterclass
164/200

The second Fargo season set in 1979 — a beautician and her husband accidentally trigger a war between crime families. Exceptional craft — the ensemble (Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Ted Danson, Patrick Wilson) is among the finest in…

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The dimension breakdown

Cognitive
42
44
Educational
32
34
Entertainment
46
46

IQ Score (0–200) is a composite of Cognitive Stimulation (40%), Educational Value (35%), and Entertainment Quality (25%). All dimensions scored 0–50. Read the full methodology →

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