Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers
fictional characters of the FX television series Fargo
Wes Wrench and Grady Numbers, mostly known as Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers, are fictional characters of the FX television series Fargo, most prominently appearing as antagonists in the first season. The characters, portrayed respectively by Russell Harvard and Adam Goldberg, were often highlighted as one of the stand-outs of season one by critics.
The characters later briefly re-appear as children in the season two finale "Palindrome", set many years before the first season, with Wrench appearing again as a recurring character in season three, set four years after season one.
Relationship and character overviews
1979–2006
As shown in the season 2 finale, Numbers and Wrench were friends from childhood, growing up somewhere in the American midwest. Although Numbers did not have a hearing impairment, he learned sign language to be able to communicate with his friend. One day, when the two were playing baseball, they were attacked by two older boys, but the fight was interrupted by Hanzee Dent.
Years later, Wrench and Numbers would become hitmen in the employ of Dent, now known as Moses Tripoli. The pair work as partners and will perform what is asked of them no matter the circumstances.
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