Meanwhile, Floyd, Dodd, and Bear meet with Bulo and propose a counter-offer to his buyout in the form of a partnership.
In Luverne, Hanzee's investigation leads him to find Rye's belt buckle in the Blumquist fireplace.
Lou talks to the Blumquists regarding his suspicions that they are involved in Rye's death, but they stubbornly refuse to cooperate.
It holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 15 critics: the critical consensus is "Fargo ratchets up the tension in "Fear and Trembling" by setting up a showdown between its expanded cast of characters.
"[3] In a highly positive review, Terri Schwartz of IGN gave the episode a 9.8 rating out of 10, concluding that "Fargo brought together some of its key storylines, but prioritized the ways they affect its characters over ways they affect its plot for fantastic results.