[13] When the Byrdes arrive in Missouri, they become entangled with local criminals, including the Langmore and Snell families, and later the Kansas City Mafia. Buddy holds Garcia at gunpoint as Wendy and the children depart, then shoots him. For example, for episode one, a kneeling man represents "Z"; a building represents "A"; a gun represents "R"; and a falling man represents "K". Jacob and Darlene survive the ambush, though Jacob is wounded. Charlotte and Jonah are told the real reason for their move to the Ozarks, and Jonah does online research to learn more about the cartel. Darlene and Wyatt attempt to hire Three to oversee Darlene's poppies. 02. NEXT: Ozark Recap: Season 3 Finale, Episode 10 (“All In”) Sean T. Collins ( @theseantcollins ) writes about TV for Rolling Stone , Vulture , The New York Times , … Marty gathers information on Lickety Splitz, a money-losing strip club; turned away by the owner previously, he still intends to control it so he can use it for money laundering. Ozark is an American crime drama streaming television series created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix and produced by Media Rights Capital. [8], Ozark is set at a modest waterfront resort at Lake of the Ozarks, inspired by the Alhonna Resort and Marina, where series creator Dubuque worked as a dock hand while attending college in Missouri during the 1980s. Roy convinces Russ to try starting a bait and tackle shop with Marty as an investor. Wendy and Marty realize the way to win Navarro over is to end the cartel war. Russ tells Roy, who secretly intervenes. Trevor and Maya accuse Marty of arranging it because he knew Tommy was an informant, which Marty denies. Jonah makes money as a. Wendy's brother Ben is teaching when students begin sharing a digital photo, so he throws their phones into a woodchipper, then fights with its operator. Recognizing he is politically ambitious, Wendy gives Andrew Wade the information on Helen's client that Maya refused to accept. 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Nick Hanover wrote in Film Daily, "Once you get past the surface similarities, Ozark shines as something special and inventive, an intense crime opera where the scenery is as much the star as anyone in the cast. Lagunas cartel members attack Navarro's son's baptism. During sex, Marty intentionally reminds her of an encounter with Sugarwood, causing her discovery of the video Marty's private investigator made. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. Sugarwood 58m. Navarro says he admires Wendy because she is clear about her objective – "she wants it all." Roy makes Ruth look like an informant, and Helen asks the Byrdes whether she can be trusted. [33], In November 2017, it was reported that the series helped increase tourism and notoriety of the Lake of the Ozarks, but did not have a significant economic impact. Rachel finds part of the $50 million. Marty and Wendy tell each other how they really feel, Ruth confronts Wyatt, Darlene lets her ambitions be known, and Ben's past comes into focus. The Byrdes' planned bribe of a state gaming official ends when Wendy correctly suspects a trap. The casino bill passes, but Senator Blake commits suicide. [10] On June 30, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for its fourth and final season, which will consist of 14 episodes split into two parts. Marty discusses with State Senator Brock Mercer the possibility of introducing legislation to allow casino construction. The Byrdes move into a lakefront house while Buddy, the terminally ill homeowner, moves to the basement. Clay criticizes Maya's refusal and orders her back to Washington, DC when her warrant to investigate the Byrdes expires. Wendy tells Marty the family is not fleeing to the, The Navarros are involved in a cartel war in Mexico. Marty is pressured to move money ahead of schedule, Wendy pitches a high-stakes plan, Wyatt lives the good life, and Ruth butts heads in the casino. In "Sugarwood," the first episode of the Netflix original series Ozark, the Byrde family sells their home and hits the road for the Ozarks. After nearly allowing herself to drown, she touches bottom and realizes the water is not as deep as she thought. [23], In order to make Ozark as realistic and sensible as possible when it comes to depicting money laundering, the writers for the show brought in an FBI agent who works on financial crimes into the writer's room. Wendy is suspicious of both Rachel and Marty's relationship with her. Erin confronts Charlotte and Jonah and they admit Ben is right. Three tells Ruth about Darlene and Wyatt's living arrangement. Back on October 10, 2018, Ozark was approved for a 10-episode … She loses her virginity, but Zach departs the next day without saying goodbye, prompting Wyatt to tell her tourists always leave, and she is now "one of us" – a permanent local resident. Tommy reports to Trevor on his efforts to obtain evidence against the Byrdes. The Snells, Marty, and Jonah go hunting to discuss it, and Jonah kills a deer. 1. Roy pressures Rachel for useful information, including pretending to be a Blue Cat bar customer. Ozark has received a largely positive reception from critics, with praise towards its tone, acting, directing, and writing. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. Ben sees Nelson arrive. Charlotte works at the Blue Cat and declines Wyatt's "anti-tourists" party invitation to go with Zach, a tourist from Chicago. Ben drives Ruth's truck past trucking company guards to get to Frank Jr., but several employees appear and force a hasty retreat. Episode List. Ozark (2017– ) Episode List. Join / Sign Up Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. While Wendy battles personal demons, Marty struggles to keep their lives from falling apart. Afterwards, Ben gets drunk at a bar and attacks another customer. Find out when and where you can watch Ozark episodes with TVGuide's full tv listings - you'll never miss another moment from your favorite show! The Byrdes make a difficult decision about Ben. Marty and Wendy reveal details of their illegal activities during a heated therapy session. Frank Jr. attacks Ruth, who is hospitalized, so Marty cuts ties with Frank Sr. Erin refuses her mother's request to return to Chicago. [6][7] The ten-episode first season was released on July 21, 2017;[3][8] the ten-episode second season was released on August 31, 2018,[9] and the third season (also ten episodes) was released on March 27, 2020. Created by Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams. Ruth enters the vacant hotel room and steals part of the $8 million Marty is supposed to launder. Del and the Snells agree, but Darlene kills Del when he replies to her. Airs. Mason's conscience renders him unable to preach on the lake. Marty and Ruth's plan to launder at the Big Muddy casino ends because Wendy closes it for renovations. Ruth quits working for Marty. Helen and Wendy argue over responsibility for Erin's activities. Wendy, Marty and their children arrive in the Ozarks and begin to meet local residents, including several members of the Langmore family who work at the hotel where they are staying. A flashback to 2007 shows Wendy and Marty driving when she reveals she is pregnant again. Navarro requires Wendy, Marty and Helen to attend his son's second baptism. Marty finally says he wants to launder only when he says it is safe. He obtains a search warrant for the Byrde home, where he identifies himself to Marty and Wendy for the first time. Helen shows the Byrdes video of Ash using Del's credit card in Chicago. [19] Most of the shooting locations are in the Atlanta area at Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier, rather than at the Lake of the Ozarks, because of tax breaks offered by the state of Georgia. Ben arrives for an extended visit. [22] Only a few scenes of the pilot were shot in the city of Lake Ozark, Missouri; these include shots of the locally famous "Welcome To Lake Of the Ozarks" sign and the "Injun Joe Muffler Man" statue. They kill Bobby as retaliation for losing the club, and to keep their drug business secret. Wyatt tells Darlene that Ruth killed Russ and Boyd, and Darlene admits she killed Jacob. An infuriated Roy threatens her with a violent end if she does not produce evidence. Ben leaves Darlene's so he can pledge his love to Ruth. Darlene persuades Nix to get Ben released in exchange for Nix's deputies not being included in Darlene's drug business. TV show guide for Ozark. Mercer tells Marty to go to "the lake house". … Ruth isn't happy about Marty and Wendy's plan to bury the hatchet with Frank Jr. [1][2][3] The series stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as a married couple who relocate their family to the Ozarks for money laundering. After she skips classes to take a bus to Chicago, Ruth and Wendy catch up and bring her back. Next episode. Roy continues to use Russ as a fishing guide, and attempts to kiss him, provoking a violent reaction, though he later accepts his feelings and they become lovers. Meanwhile, Sam's concerns about the FBI inspire little sympathy. Marty and Helen inform Jacob that, Roy returns to finish pending business before his Chicago transfer. [64] In February 2018, a real life restaurant called "Marty Byrde's" was opened in Lake Ozark, Missouri that is inspired by the series, and includes menu items based on the show, including "Ruth's Smoked Wings". Marty shows Navarro how to regain control of it. FBI Agent Trevor Evans, Roy's former boyfriend, follows Roy's instructions to approach the Byrdes, who are not intimidated and continue maintaining their innocence. After a money laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes wrong, financial advisor Martin "Marty" Byrde proposes to make amends by offering to set up a bigger laundering operation in the Lake of the Ozarks region of central Missouri. Ruth tells Marty and Wendy she wants Frank Jr. killed but Marty refuses. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesOzark. Sugarwood. Roy also informs him that Ruth tried to kill him by wiring the dock the same way she did when she killed her uncles. Buddy's health declines, and he is hospitalized but recovers after returning home. Episode Ep. Bruce and the trucking company owners who move the cash. Track Ozark season 2 episodes. Ben calls Helen to apologize, and Wendy ends the call before Helen learns Ben's location. Frank Sr. lets Wendy know Marty arranged for the fire. Darlene does Ruth a favor. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. Ben's confrontation with Helen and Erin sends the Byrdes into crisis mode. Marty and Ruth apologize to Frank Sr. for Ruth’s attack on Frank Jr. and agree to a larger percentage of casino profits as a peace offering. The website's critics consensus read: "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. Release year: 2017. The Byrdes buy a horse farm on behalf of Navarro. Marty appears likely to meet the three-month deadline for laundering the cartel's $8 million, and he and Wendy temporarily reconcile in celebration. Wendy tells Carl he should obtain Anita's agreement to sell by any means necessary. [10][11] In June 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which will consist of 14 episodes split into two parts.[12]. Maya is reprimanded. In response to Navarro's repeated question of "What do you want?" 01. 2020) All In. Erin insists on seeing Tommy, and a party at an isolated cove ends with Jonah, Charlotte, and Erin being arrested. A guide listing the titles AND air dates for episodes of the TV series Ozark. He tries blackmailing Ruth for money by threatening to tell Wyatt she killed Russ and Boyd. Continuing. The FBI finds Charlotte's half of the $10,000 she took, which Roy brings up during Marty's interrogation in the hopes that he will turn informant. 1x10 "The Toll" Aired 3 years ago - Jul 21, 2017 At Darlene's insistence, the Snells refuse to offer money, but Jacob understands a life must be paid, so he kills Ash to save Darlene. A financial advisor drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder money to appease a drug boss. "[28] On Metacritic, it had a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Upon arrival, Nelson shoots Helen, and Navarro tells Marty and Wendy this is the beginning of increased cooperation between the three of them. The Mexican cartel demands reparations from the Snells. Marty decides it is not safe if his family stays. She will overlook Del's death (and Garcia's) in exchange for "reparations" from the Snells but does not tell Marty what will be satisfactory. Approval for a riverboat casino calls for Wendy's political skills. Garcia, the cartel operative, prevents them from leaving. Shown copies of the sale documents for the strip club, Sheriff Nix realizes he has no evidence the Byrdes had a motive to kill Bobby, and takes no further action. The Byrde businesses are closed by state inspectors at Roy's instigation, while the Byrdes wonder who ordered it. Ozark first premiered on Netflix in 2017 and was renewed for a 10-episode second season August 15, 2017. Watch Ozark episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Marty is being surveilled and the Byrdes spend the night in their dining room so Navarro operatives can stand guard. Wendy admits she made the call revealing Ben's location. At the casino's opening ceremony, Helen tells the Byrdes she is returning to Chicago. Marty goes into hiding within the lazy lake region of the rustic wilderness that is the Missouri Ozarks with his wife Wendy and teenage children Charlotte and Jonah. Jacob Snell attempts to persuade Marty to launder money for him at Lickety Splitz. As of July 1, 2020 Ozark has been picked up … Wilkes wants a large casino-adjacent development in exchange for his aid, but the Snells won't sell more land. Marty shares business secrets with Jonah, including how to make new cash used in drug transactions look old so it can be mixed with cash from legitimate business before being deposited at the bank. Carl and Anita argue and she falls to her death. Episodes Ozark. Ben arrives and admits he went to Helen's house. Mason does not end church construction. Our recap! Netflix StreamFest 2020: Our Editors' Picks, Emmy-Nominated Series to Binge Before the Big Show. Originally, Jason Bateman was supposed to be the sole director for the first season, but because the schedule did not allow enough preparation time, he directed only the first two and last two episodes. Rachel confronts Marty over irregularities in the Blue Cat's books. To deflect Marty's suspicion from her, Rachel suggests the man from the Blue Cat (Roy) might be a police officer. "[34] TV critic Sonia Saraiya of Variety wrote that Ozark is "smart, well-crafted, and says something," and that the series "comes together under Bateman's disarming and deceptively complex performance as Marty. The website's critics consensus read: "Ozark finally finds its footing in a third season that ramps up the tension and shines a brighter spotlight on Laura Linney's exceptional performance. [4][5] Bateman also serves as a director and executive producer for the series. Report Top. Marty and Jacob send Ash to Chicago with Del's car and credit cards to establish Del's presence there, enabling them to claim he was not in the Ozarks. Wendy dreams of killing Marty. With Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner. Nelson, Marty and Ruth cremate Ben's body at the funeral home. The website's critics consensus read: "Engaging and entertaining – if not particularly challenging – Ozark's descent into darker waters is kept afloat by another superb turn from Laura Linney. Be the first one to add a plot. Recap guide / thumbnail previews for all episodes of "Ozark" Season 1 . The heroin distributed by the Navarros is laced with, Charlotte hires an attorney for her emancipation case. Maya tells Marty that Trevor gave Helen a copy of the confession Marty made to Maya. Ruth discovers that one of their accounts is frozen for suspicious activity. Season 2 guide for Ozark TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Helen cautions her not to tell Erin. Bobby Dean, the owner of Lickety Splitz, is arrested because of Ruth's plan, and Marty gains access to the safe. 21 July 2017 21 Jul 2017. Knowing he was recognized while hiding Roy's car, Cade plans to flee before he is arrested. Navarro asks Marty why he spies on Wendy. Marty and Wendy hide the truth from Charlotte and Jonah but acknowledge to each other that Ash's death satisfied the Navarros, meaning the casino project is still alive. Marty admits he fears her. Marty explains a plan for the cartel to distribute Snell heroin while the Snells allow a casino on their property to launder cartel money. He posts Bobby's bail and uses the information from the safe to force Bobby to sell the club. [36], Critics favorably compared the show to Breaking Bad, since both involve a seemingly normal protagonist suddenly immersed in a world of crime. Cade tells Ruth not to visit him again unless Marty is dead. Understanding Marty's claims of philanthropy are false, Mason burns down the building's framework. The Knarlsons refuse to sell their hotel. "[24], The series was renewed for a 10-episode second season on August 15, 2017. The series stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as a married couple who relocate their family to the Ozarks for money laundering. Marty provides still photos from Jonah's drone video of the attack on Cosgrove's truck to Maya, resulting in arrests of Lagunas members. Software company Beam Solutions considers the series' accuracy to be "both plausible and very creative. “Boss Fight” Marty is in the back of a Navarro cartel black SUV with a blindfold and his hands bound. As Wendy, Helen and Ruth strive to keep the business humming, Navarro plays mind games with Marty, who worries he'll never see his family again. [31], Alison Foreman of Mashable said the female characters are not just "emotional fodder" for the male characters, stating "Season 2 of Netflix's Ozark, however, champions female stories through all 10 of its episodes with an array of women that rivals the ensemble complexity of HBO's The Sopranos. Marty works out a laundering arrangement with. He takes it and drives away, but the payoff is a ruse and Nelson kills him in an ambush. Charlotte's job interview does not end well after she spots Wyatt outside the store and punches him in retaliation for his ruse at the hotel. Ruth says yes and then tells Marty about the conversation. Marty and Wendy make an offer to Carl and Anita Knarlson for their Big Muddy casino in St. Joseph, but Marty secretly talks Carl into declining. He also wants to be thanked for his superior expertise in laundering Navarro's cash. [12], Graphic designer Fred Davis created a white letter 'O', which is featured on a black background at the beginning of each episode. Marty pays Frank Sr. for a fire that closes the Knarlsons' competitor, which prompts Anita to decline Helen and Wendy's new offer. [29], Brian Lowry of CNN wrote, "While the fish-out-of-water concept is one of TV's oldest, Ozark carves out its own path with clever twists—including a late-in-the-run flashback explaining how the cartel came into his life—and the sheer strength of the performances. Within the quartered circle of the 'O' are four symbols which foreshadow the main plot points in that episode. Marty asks Ruth to run the strip club over the Fourth of July weekend, which leads to him hiring her as the full time manager. After returning home, Charlotte goes for a night swim. Marty shows Ruth details of cartel business in preparation for his family's departure, including the location of the cartel's $50 million – Buddy's mausoleum. Angry that Cade attacked Charlotte while trying to find Marty's money, Wendy offers him $500,000 to leave town. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Marty and Wendy learn this is the home of businessman and political donor Charles Wilkes. Instead, Ruth tells Wyatt, who drives away in anger. Ruth and Ben spend a night together and Ben's inability to perform causes him to stop taking his bipolar disorder medication. The Snells. Marty risks his life to recover the cash from Ruth, Wyatt and other Langmores, but it is clear they will continue to be trouble. They also brought in a hedge fund manager, for information about moving large sums of money. The occupants shoot Frank Jr.'s men, then blow up Frank's truck. Jonah sneaks out to retrieve his rifle. Marty pays scant attention to Ruth while handling other problems, so she confides in Rachel, who uses the relationship to gather evidence for Roy. Maya arrests Sam for suspected money laundering. Current Episode (aired 27 Mar. Current Episode (aired 27 Mar. Release year: 2017. … Navarro calls Wendy to ask whether his maid's accident was a bad omen and is appreciative when she calms him. Del sends Wendy and Marty a package containing a pair of eyeballs, which they recognize as a warning to speed up the money laundering. Ruth and Wendy argue about blame for Ben's and Cade's deaths. Marty goes to Ruth's and asks why she worked for Ben's release. Wyatt's suspicion that Marty killed Russ and Boyd is heightened by Charlotte's admission that the Byrdes were at the scene. Wyatt visits Ruth at home and blames the Byrdes for all the Langmores' troubles. Ozark (2017– ) Episode List. The same SUVs rapidly approach and Ben warns Ruth, who hides just before they arrive. Ruth's dad gets out of jail. Ben flees with Wendy, they are accosted by police but Wendy talks them out of it. Blue Cat. Jason Bateman, Chris Mundy, Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams, Alexa L. Fogel, Tara Feldstein Bennett, and Chase Paris, Jason Bateman, Chris Mundy, Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams, David Manson, Alyson Feltes, Ryan Farley, Patrick Markey, Matthew Spiegel, and Erin Mitchell, Alexa L. Fogel, Chase Paris, Tara Feldstein Bennett, and Kathryn Zamora-Benson. Episode 3 Once a Langmore… Marty consoles her by agreeing with her plan to make Navarro see their value. To dissuade the Snells from killing him, Marty hands over the last $700,000 of cartel cash. My Series. Darlene avenges Ruth by shooting and wounding Frank Jr., then brings Frank Sr. into her business as a peace offering. [19] Some scenes are filmed at Chicago locations. "[37], On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season had an approval rating of 76% based on 45 reviews, with an average rating of 6.54/10. The Byrdes are made aware that while skimming money, Bruce was also an FBI informant. In its much-anticipated second season, Ozark continues to follow Marty Bryde and his family as they navigate the murky waters of life within a dangerous drug cartel. "[35] Tim Dowling of The Guardian wrote "Laura Linney is, as ever, magnificent". Additionally, each of these hand-drawn symbolic images are formed to represent the remaining letters in "Ozark". Cade and Ruth attempt to steal the, With Roy no longer giving Rachel drugs, she buys heroin and overdoses. The FBI dives into the casino's finances, Wendy's dreams take a dark turn, and Marty worries that the writing may be on the wall. The series has received 32 Primetime Emmy Award nominations including two for Outstanding Drama Series, with Bateman winning for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2019 and Julia Garner winning twice consecutively for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and 2020.