Fargo is an American dark comedy–crime drama television series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name written and directed by the Coen brothers, who serve as executive producers on the series. It premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX. The fourth season was announced in August 2018, which premiered on September 27, 2020, and consisted of 11 episodes. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2014) Season 2 (2015) Season 3 (2017) Season 4 (2020) Ratings References External links Fargo Fargo