FX's hit series, "Fargo," is back with its highly anticipated fifth season, set to premiere at 9 p.m. on Tuesday and start streaming on Hulu the following day. Creator Noah Hawley is signaling a return to the series' Minnesota-North Dakota roots with an opening shot that describes the concept of "Minnesota Nice."

The main protagonist of Season 5, Dot Lyon (Juno Temple), is a stay-at-home mom residing in Scandia, a town located 25 miles northeast of St. Paul. Despite her seemingly ordinary life, Dot conceals a secret past and is forced to unleash her inner action hero when Stark County Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) tracks her down. Dot transforms into a formidable character reminiscent of Liam Neeson's in the "Taken" series.

Dot's adversaries include her mother-in-law, Lorraine Lyon (Jennifer Jason Leigh), who runs a major debt-collection agency based in Minneapolis, and Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead (Richa Moorjani), who displays a tenacity akin to Frances McDormand's iconic character in the Coen brothers' original "Fargo" film.

Fans of the Coens' filmography will be delighted by the numerous Easter eggs peppered throughout Season 5. Dot's husband, played by David Rysdahl, runs a car dealership, mirroring the role played by William H. Macy's character in the film that inspired the series. Leigh's accent is reminiscent of her performance in the Coens' 1994 film, "The Hudsucker Proxy," and one assassin frequents a barber similar to the one featured in "No Country for Old Men" (2007).

Despite embracing its Minnesota roots, "Fargo" Season 5 did not film in the Upper Midwest. Like three of the previous four seasons, all shooting took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, while Chicago stood in for Kansas City. The production team dedicated three months to finding Canadian locations that could convincingly double as the Midwest. Stavely, Alberta, was selected to represent the wide-open spaces of western North Dakota.

To maintain authenticity, production designer Trevor Smith ensured that the visuals closely mirrored the story's geographical truths. Smith's team even traveled more than 90 minutes to shoot in Stavely, while a vacant skyscraper in downtown Calgary provided a backdrop reminiscent of the Minneapolis skyline. Care was taken to prevent the Canadian Rockies from accidentally appearing in the shots.

In terms of costumes, Carol Case, the head of the costume department for most "Fargo" seasons, kept the harsh winters of the Upper Midwest in mind when dressing the cast. Jon Hamm's sheepskin coat, described as "super practical and warm," was chosen with the brutal weather in mind.

The cast of "Fargo" has witnessed considerable success, with 11 actors receiving Emmy nominations for their performances on the show since its inception in 2014. Though there have been no wins in the acting categories, the inaugural season did receive the award for Outstanding Limited Series.

According to U.S. casting director Rachel Tenner, Noah Hawley's writing provides a unique opportunity for actors to shine. They are given challenging roles that allow them to step out of their comfort zones and showcase their talents. Tenner also emphasizes that while the series is not meant to be purely realistic, there is a slight musicality to the performances, striking a balance between authenticity and avoiding a cartoonish portrayal.

As "Fargo" Season 5 returns to its Minnesota roots, viewers can expect a thrilling and heightened narrative that pays homage to the Coen brothers' cinematic universe. The combination of strong writing, talented actors, and meticulously designed sets promises to deliver yet another captivating installment of the beloved series.