Bisquik
"Bisquik" is the tenth episode and season finale of the fifth season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 51st overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley, and directed by co-executive producer Thomas Bezucha. It originally aired on FX on January 16, 2024.
| "Bisquik" | |
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| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Thomas Bezucha |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
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| Cinematography by | Daryl Hartwell |
| Editing by | Regis Kimble |
| Production code | XFO05010 |
| Original air date | January 16, 2024 |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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The season is set in Minnesota and North Dakota in the fall of 2019, and follows Dorothy "Dot" Lyon, a seemingly typical Midwestern housewife living in Scandia, Minnesota, whose mysterious past comes back to haunt her after she lands in hot water with the authorities. One of those authorities is North Dakota Sheriff Roy Tillman, who has been searching for Dot for a long time. In the episode, Dot and Roy face off just as the police and the militia prepare to start a gunfight.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.601 million household viewers and gained a 0.11 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the closure to the storylines, writing, directing, performances, and final scene.