FX has several acclaimed series, from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to "Justified" and everything in between, FX is always airing something new and truly must-see. The same can be said for FX's TV adaptation of the 1996 film "Fargo," whose fifth season, which recently appeared after a three-year hiatus, has already captured the hearts of critics.

The latest episodes have just begun airing on FX (and streaming on Hulu the next day), but season 5 has already garnered a respectable 95% from 44 reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes. What is surprising is that it was able to score so well with new characters and a new plot, even though it does not begin directly where the previous season left off.

This season debuts on November 21 and spans 10 episodes, with new episodes dropping every week. But does this new season live up to the quality and story we have come to expect from the "Fargo" series? Here's what you need to know before investing your time in this top-rated series on Rotten Tomatoes.

Each season of "Fargo" is a self-contained, stand-alone story. Season 5 takes place in Minnesota and North Dakota in 2019. Dorothy "Dot" Lyon (Juno Temple) has been running from her troubled past for some time. She appears to be an ordinary Midwestern housewife who is in big trouble with the authorities. But sometimes it's hard to leave old habits behind.

North Dakota Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) has been following Dot for some time. He believes he is operating outside the law, but that doesn't stop him from tracking Dot and bringing her to justice. He enlists the help of his son Gator (Joe Keely) to find her, along with the mysterious drifter Ole Munch (Sam Spruell).

Meanwhile, Dot searches for a way out of her predicament while her husband Wayne (David Ryssdal) desperately tries to find a way to help, including seeking help from her mother Lorraine Lyon (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Dot confronts her old self with Lorraine's main advisor on her side, but it may not mean anything as long as Roy, Gator, and Ole Munch are looking for her.

Critics from The Hollywood Reporter, TV Guide, Time, and TV Line praised "Fargo" Season 5 for its all-star cast, especially Temple, and for its fast pacing, humor, and thrills.

Judy Berman of Time magazine described it as a "restoration" that "brings gender and class into the battle between good and evil." Dan Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter called it "wonderfully acted, well-paced, and mean-spirited."

Kyle Fowle of TV Guide liked the "killer cast and dark heart" that make this a "worthwhile" trip back to Minnesota.

TV Line's Dave Nemetz concluded that it was a "back-to-basics thrill ride" that "reminds us why we love TV so much."

Given that "Fargo" Season 5 is still on the air, it is a little too early to say whether we can expect another film just yet. Season 6 will probably happen, but so far there has been no official confirmation.

Given that it took three years for Season 5 to arrive since the last episode dropped, it is clear that FX is in no real hurry to push out a new Fargo anthology. After Season 4 ended, it took about two years for FX to begin Season 5.

Series creator Noah Hawley has spoken out several times in the past about how far he can go with the series; he told Deadline that he "hasn't run out of ways to tell this story" and asked about producing a new season, "Why not continue?" He once said, "I don't know.

There is also the idea that there are other ages and themes to explore in additional seasons, and there is no real reason to stop here. And with the great critical acclaim so far, it would be hard to think of any reason why this program should not or should not continue. But for now, it all depends on FX.