Wikimedia Commons/Fargo TV show TV Discover how the Fargo TV series became a critically-acclaimed phenomenon, honoring the Coen brothers' classic film with new stories of crime and dark humor. March 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - When FX announced their adaptation of the classic 1996 film Fargo, expectations were cautious. The original movie, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starred Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi. It earned two Academy Awards and became a definitive neo-noir crime thriller.However, the 2014 FX adaptation quickly quelled doubts with a powerful debut.