Ep 1. Welcome to the Alternate Economy

In Fargo season 4 episode 1 titled "Welcome to the Alternate Economy", the viewers witness the crime scene in 1950 Kansas City gangland, where two rival groups control an alternate weapon economy. One led by Loy Cannon, a Black syndicate of Fadda family, and another led by Josto Fadda, an Italian mafia. The episode starts with Loy Cannon's men ambushing and hijacking a truck of guns, kills every Italian mafia driver, and bring the remaining weapons to their headquarters. Meanwhile, Josto Fadda heads back to Kansas City after his father's death, and his arrival brings in more tension, ego clashes, and power struggles in the already unstable crime world.

The episode introduces us to each gang leader's family and their allies. Loy Cannon's right-hand man is Doctor Senator, a charismatic and intelligent man who plans to use the weapons to gain more power and make a proper deal with the Italian mafia. Loy Cannon's family includes his wife and son, who run funeral services, and his brother, who is a high-ranked member of the gang. We also see the beginnings of the tension between Loy's brother and Doctor Senator, as they both aspire to be Loy Cannon's successor.

On the other hand, Josto Fadda's family includes Ebal Violante, a Jewish gangster, Oraetta Mayflower, a nurse and hitman, and their advisor, Rabbi Milligan. We see the contrast between Loy Cannon and Josto Fadda's upbringing and approach to handling their business. While Loy Cannon is all about expansion and modernizing, Josto Fadda wants to stick to old traditions, which creates a clash between him and his brother Gaetano Fadda, who wants to take a more direct approach to deal with Loy Cannon's gang.

As the story progresses, the tensions between the two gangs escalate, and we see various power moves being made. Doctor Senator brokers a deal with a local criminal organization headed by a character named Leon, which could potentially make them even more powerful. Meanwhile, Oraetta Mayflower tries to kill one of the Loy Cannon brothers on an assignment but fails due to a last-minute change in plans. We also see tensions within the Fadda family, with Gaetano Fadda expressing his dislike towards Josto and accusing him of being weak.

The episode ends with a bang, with Josto Fadda ordering an attack on Loy Cannon's headquarters. The viewers are left on a cliffhanger, wondering what will happen next and how both groups will react to this latest move.

"Welcome to the Alternate Economy" is a fantastic start to the fourth season of Fargo. The episode sets up the premise and introduces the viewers to the main characters while keeping them on the edge of their seat. The beautiful cinematography and the fantastic acting add more depth to the already strong storytelling, making it an unmissable show for crime drama fans.