Fargo: Season 1 Cast -

as Deputy Molly Solverson : A determined police deputy from Bemidji who suspects Lester's involvement in a series of crimes.

as Bill Oswalt, the well-meaning but incompetent Bemidji Police Chief. fargo: season 1 cast

The casting choices for Season 1 were widely praised by critics. Martin Freeman was commended for his ability to portray a character who evolves from sympathetic to monstrous. Billy Bob Thornton received particular acclaim for his menacing yet charismatic portrayal of Lorne Malvo. However, the breakout star of the season was Allison Tolman, a relative unknown at the time, whose performance as Molly Solverson was hailed as one of the best performances on television that year. as Deputy Molly Solverson : A determined police

as Lester Nygaard : A bullied insurance salesman whose life spirals out of control after meeting Malvo. Martin Freeman was commended for his ability to