Camp Elegance
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Episode 6
- Noah Hawley
- Enzo Mileti
- Scott Wilson
- Francesca Sloane
| "Camp Elegance" | |
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| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Dana Gonzales |
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| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Cinematography by | Pete Konczal |
| Editing by | Regis Kimble |
| Production code | XFO04011 |
| Original air date | October 25, 2020 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Camp Elegance" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 36th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley, co-executive producer Enzo Mileti, co-executive producer Scott Wilson, and producer Francesca Sloane and directed by Dana Gonzales. It originally aired on FX on October 25, 2020.
The season is set in Kansas City, Missouri from November 1950 to early 1951, and follows two crime syndicates as they vie for control of the underground. One of these is Loy Cannon, the head of a crime syndicate made up of black migrants fleeing the Jim Crow South who have a contentious relationship with the Italian Kansas City mafia. In the episode, Odis is forced to work for Loy in spying the Fadda Family, while Rabbi must question his loyalty.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.70 million household viewers and gained a 0.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the tension and momentum, although some criticized the pacing, monologues and character development.
Odis (Jack Huston) arrives at his apartment, only to be ambushed by Loy (Chris Rock) and his henchmen. Odis states he can get Loy's money back, but Loy is only interested in having him as a spy. As Loy and his henchmen leave, they are watched by Deafy (Timothy Olyphant).
Under Loy's orders, Zelmare (Karen Aldridge) and Swanee (Kelsey Asbille) enter and kill some Faddas at a compound, where Gaetano (Salvatore Esposito) is hiding. They shoot Gaetano on one side of his head and then bring him, still alive, to Loy. In retaliation for Doctor Senator's death, Loy has Omie Sparkman (Corey Hendrix), a former boxer, brutally beat Gaetano. At St. Bartholomew's hospital, Dr. Harvard (Stephen Spencer) has received the letter that Ethelrida (E'myri Crutchfield) sent him, questioning Oraetta (Jessie Buckley) about her involvement with patients. She manages to fend off suspicion but is told to stop getting involved in their lives, while also being refused to see the letter.
Ebal Violante (Francesco Acquaroli) returns from New York City, accompanied with mobster Joe Bulo (Evan Mulrooney), who has agreed to help the Fadda family. Violante informs Josto (Jason Schwartzman) about their new alliance with New York in exchange to "fixing" the problem with the Cannon Limited. They are interrupted by Calamita (Gaetano Bruno), who informs them of Gaetano's kidnapping. Violante also learns about Senator's murder. Josto decides to leave Gaetano to die. However, this conflicts with New York's other request, which involves mending things with Gaetano if he wants to be acknowledged as the boss.
Loy orders Odis to rescue Satchel by any means necessary. He goes to the Fadda house, but his mission is interrupted by Josto, who requests him to find Gaetano. Josto also meets with Violante to discuss a potential trade with the Cannon Limited. He decides to have his brother-in-law, Antoon (Sean Fortunato), kill Satchel, which would lead Loy to kill Gaetano. Antoon takes Satchel from his house, despite his wife's protests. Discovering the location, Rabbi (Ben Whishaw) hurriedly goes there. Antoon prepares to shoot Satchel but is unable to do so. He is then killed by Rabbi, who tells Satchel that they need to escape the coming mob war. They both get in Rabbi's car and leave the scene.
Production
Development
In September 2020, it was reported that the sixth episode of the season would be titled "Camp Elegance", and was to be written by series creator Noah Hawley, co-executive producer Enzo Mileti, co-executive producer Scott Wilson and producer Francesca Sloane, and directed by Dana Gonzales. This was Hawley's 29th writing credit, Mileti's first writing credit, Wilson's first writing credit, Sloane's second writing credit, and Gonzales' second directing credit.[1]
