Fargo’s 10 Most Savage Deaths Ranked

Lorne Malvo is charming, albeit it in a sociopathic hitman way. He appreciates a joke and has a folksy smile. When he meets perennial loser Lester Nygaard, he’s eager to help him out. Hilarity ensues and leaves a trail of bodies in its wake, as happens from time to time.

A year later in Las Vegas, Lester’s just been named Salesman of the Year and feels like a big deal. He happens to see Malvo in a hotel lounge and says hello. However, Malvo is on another job and Lester’s blowing his cover. He growls, “Walk away,” but this new big-shot Lester doesn’t like getting the brush-off.

Malvo and his three companions leave, and Lester catches up with them at the elevator. Malvo, eyes flashing menace, asks, “Is this what you want?” Lester, rattled, says yes. Malvo promptly pulls out a gun and shoots each of his companions in the head as Lester stands there, hyperventilating as the gravity of the situation sinks in. More wacky hijinks are underway.