Fargo is an American
black comedy–
crime drama anthology 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. Each season follows an anthology format, being set in a different era along with a different story, cast, and set of characters.