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Season 1 – Ozark

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Created by Bill Dubuque ("The Accountant," "The Judge"), this drama series stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrdes' fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the fractured family to reconnect.
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Ozark — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ozark hasn't yet reached the same level as the classic crime dramas to which it will inevitably be compared, but its satisfyingly complex plot - and a gripping performance from Jason Bateman - suggest greater potential.

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Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian Jul 30, 2019
With a vision of a shrinking middle class and defeated relationship ambitions, the series is a brilliant jewel in an endless sludge of original Netflix titles. Go to Full Review Sean T. Collins Decider Jun 26, 2018
Ozark won me over with its tension, its cast, its skill in burrowing deep into several different kinds of dysfunctional families and couples. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 15, 2017
Maybe Ozark is content to be a follower instead of a leader - and maybe that contentment is what makes Ozark fun in spite of itself. Go to Full Review Lara Ben-Ameur Espinof Aug 2, 2019
What makes Ozark a quality production is the drawings that are presented in the introduction of the series and that vary in each episode, giving us clues about what we are going to see during the next hour. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kayla Cobb Decider May 28, 2019
Ozark, the craziest show on television... Go to Full Review Ben Allen Radio Times May 28, 2019
Over the course of the season, things went from bad to worse and then worse again... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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S A @Moviepopcornjoy 5 days ago This is an interesting series. It’s well acted. See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Aug 10, 2026 10/10 All seasons Jason Bateman is the best crossover actor alive Great series about Chicago family working for the cartel in the Ozarks See more Trina P @Trina800 Aug 7, 2026 Jason Bateman is excellent & his character is so well written. Lots of well-drawn baddies and plenty of forward momentum. See more Chris F @RT76761715 Apr 8, 2026 It feels very much like Breaking Bad, but it's just a little bit slower to develop. I do like how "how can this get even worse?" somehow gets worse. See more Affleberry F @JimSnow Mar 29, 2026 From start to finsh, the best series Netfix has put out to date. I'm not counting the limited series of Haunting of Hill House or Midnight Mass, but as far as shows with more than 1 season, Ozark is The Sopranos of Netflix. See more Edward L @Glyndower Feb 9, 2026 Truly dreadful 'drama', though to be expected with the appalling Linney in the cast. See more Read all reviews
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Jason Bateman

Marty Byrde

Laura Linney

Wendy Byrde

Sofia Hublitz

Charlotte

Skylar Gaertner

Jonah Byrde

Julia Garner

Ruth

Jordana Spiro

Rachel

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Sugarwood After his business partner swinldles a dangerous client, financial advisor Marty is forced to devise a plan to save himself and his family. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Blue Cat Marty has difficulty finding a local business to launder money from; while making new friends, Marty's children neglect a crucial rule. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 21, 2017 My Dripping Sleep Marty finds in a way to control Ruth; Wendy gets a job; Marty tries to find information about the strip bar. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Tonight We Improvise To pull off a heist, Marty hires Ruth; Petty builds a relationship with a Langmore family member; Jonah shows an alarming behavior. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Ruling Days Unaware that it will impact a discreet business operation; Marty decides to invest in the religious sector; the Byrde's get an unexpected visitor. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Book of Ruth Jacob teaches Marty about his business; Ruth creates a deadly plan and sets it in motion; Rachel finds out that Marty is cooking the books at the Blue Cat Lodge. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Nest Box Marty makes an offer in order to prevent Jacob from carrying out his threat; Agent Petty gets what he needs to influence Russ; Charlotte wants to escape. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Kaleidoscope In a flashback to 10 years earlier, Wendy battles with depression, Marty is asked to be Del's financial adviser; Petty suffers a family crisis. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 21, 2017 Coffee, Black Russ finds out Agent Petty's true identity; Wendy finds the idea business to add to the Byrde's portfolio. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 21, 2017 The Toll Mason falters; Wendy and the children get caught when they try to leave their home; Marty negotiates a deal between Jacob and Del. Details

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Ozark — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Daniel Sackheim, Jason Bateman
Executive Producer
Jason Bateman, Chris Mundy, Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 21, 2017
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