Before the Law (Fargo)
| "Before the Law" | |
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| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Noah Hawley |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Production code | XFO02002 |
| Original air date | October 19, 2015 |
| Running time | 62 minutes |
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"Before the Law" is the second episode of the second season of the FX anthology series Fargo, and the twelfth episode of the series overall. It was written and directed by series creator and showrunner Noah Hawley. The title refers to the short story of the same name by Franz Kafka.
The episode first aired on October 19, 2015, and was seen by 0.96 million viewers. It received acclaim from critics, who praised its writing, acting, and pace.