The climactic finale of Fargo Season 5 unfolds with Gator at its helm. After being deserted by his supposed role model of a father, Gator finds his footing, navigating the wilderness with cautious yet determined steps. His perseverance leads him to the tunnel Roy had cunningly crafted as an escape route. With resolve, Gator presses onward and emerges on the other side, finally breaking through to the surface. His cries for help are swiftly answered by approaching patrol cars.
Roy, having conceded defeat, rides up to Odin, who is lounging comfortably on the porch of the church. As Odin mocks Roy for the supposed weakness ingrained in his family, his tone turns increasingly serious. But Odin, oblivious to the shift, continues his taunts. In a flash of fury, Roy slashes Odin's throat, condemning him to an eternal hell where Roy himself will reign supreme.
Karen's unexpected arrival interrupts the grisly scene, instantly making her a target. Roy lunges for her, but what he doesn't know is that Dot, rifle in hand, is lurking in the shadows, ready to strike. With heroic aim, she shoots Roy in the stomach. But before she can finish him off, Farr and his troops arrive on the scene, giving Roy a chance to flee towards the tunnel.
The SoB is indeed a formidable opponent, one cannot deny. Farr wraps his arms around Dot to shield her from the incoming gunfire. Odin's men fight valiantly but are ultimately overwhelmed by the combined forces of the FBI and police. Keeping his promise to Dot, Farr follows Roy's blood trail to the tunnel. As he prepares to leap onto the fleeing criminal, Farr remains vigilant, gun pointed at Roy who brandishes a knife. Farr maintains the dignity of his uniform and badge, calling for backup on the radio. But fate intervenes, allowing Roy a fleeting opportunity to attack before Farr can pull the trigger.
He thrusts the knife deep into the trooper's heart, leaving him to embrace a swift demise. It's one of those moments where our hearts ache, hoping that the fallen trooper might somehow find the strength to persevere. But alas, such wishes remain unfulfilled. His body quickly turns cold, marking the tragic end of his journey on the show.
Roy presses onward, heading towards the tunnel's dark end. With resolve, he climbs out and steels himself to continue his battle, despite the heavy toll it has already taken. Yet, Gator has already forsaken his father, returning the favor in his own twisted way. Roy Tillman is finally apprehended, destined to spend the remainder of his life behind the bars of a prison cell.
"Nadine" reunites with Gator on an ambulance stretcher, vowing to visit him in jail with a promise of "cookies." However, her heart shatters into pieces when Agent Meyers breaks the news that Farr didn't survive.
Dot is reunited with Wayne, Scotty, and Lorraine, marking the beginning of a poignant time jump that spans a year. The narrative shifts to a tender scene where Indira, Dot, and Scotty visit Farr's grave. They owe him a debt of gratitude for all he did in the face of formidable foes. Farr's spirit, unwavering resolve, and kindness etched him as a standout character in the show, one whose memory will forever be cherished.
Lorraine confronts Roy in a federal penitentiary, where his neck is now marred by a grotesque tattoo. Despite the grotesque sight, Lorraine proceeds to explain the bleak reality of Roy's appeal process. She reveals that not only will his initial appeal fail, but so will the subsequent ones. Lorraine, as it turns out, is the largest donor to the Federalist Society, the powerful organization that handpicks judges from the lowest to the highest levels, with the President's blessing. She further reveals that her company has established a new private fund, a move that underscores her influence and reach.
This endeavor is solely aimed at enhancing the welfare of the inmates within that particular penitentiary. However, beneath its facade, it harbors a covert mission - a calculated strike against Roy, seeking vengeance for the atrocities he perpetrated against his wives. Roy maintains a stoic demeanor in her presence, yet his countenance betrays the horrors of a lifetime of torment that await him. This serves as a fitting conclusion for arguably one of the most diabolical characters in the entire show's universe.
The culminating moments of Season 5 unfold as a tense climax unfolding within the Lyon household. Unexpectedly, Dot receives a visit from a familiar frenemy, who Wayne cordially entertains in the living room. "Oola Moonk," pronounces the man, clad in a somber black coat and an antiquated yet stylish skirt, causing Dot to freeze in stunned silence. Her tranquility is shattered as this unexpected guest arrives at their doorstep, seemingly out of the blue, when everything seemed to be falling into place for her.
What transpires next is deceptively simple yet profound. Moonk attempts to explain that "a debt remains unpaid," his words laden with ominous implications. Dot's eyes betray the surge of fear that grips her body. Wayne, meanwhile, remains oblivious to the underlying drama, having returned to his usual self. He has taken charge of another dealership, and the family, in Dot's words, has ascended to the status of "moguls."
However, the underlying tension is solely focused on Dot, who gathers her composure and strives to maintain a composed facade. Wayne busies himself preparing chili for dinner, while Dot adds another dish to the table: "Bisquick." Moonk proceeds to unravel his origins, revealing that he is indeed a sin-eater, a being whose lineage spans back thousands of years.
The flashback we witnessed in that fateful episode turns out to be authentic. Moonk recounts his story with tear-filled eyes, describing how his poverty was exploited by the wealthy. The Lyon family does their utmost to include him in their dinner traditions, making him feel "at home" in their midst. Moonk is perplexed by their generosity; he has never been shown such kindness before.
Dot's offering of a "love and joy" cookie, however, brings about a transformative change in Moonk. As he takes a bite, his eyes well up with tears of happiness; perhaps for the first time in his life, he is tasting something other than sins.
