Ozark (2017)
A gripping crime drama following a family thrust into the Missouri Ozarks underworld, forced to launder millions for a dangerous drug cartel.
Ozark - Series Information
- Original Title: Ozark
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 44
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 21, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), July 21, 2017 (Canada - 18+), July 21, 2017 (United Kingdom - 18), July 21, 2017 (Germany - 16), July 21, 2017 (France - 16), July 21, 2017 (India - A), July 21, 2017 (New Zealand - 16), July 21, 2017 (Australia - MA 15+), July 21, 2017 (Brazil - 16), July 21, 2017 (Mexico - C), July 21, 2017 (Spain - 16), July 21, 2017 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: MRC, Zero Gravity Management, Aggregate Films, Man, Woman & Child Productions, Headhunter Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Ozark (CN)
Ozark - Plot
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.
Ozark - Trailer
See the tension unfold in the official Ozark trailer:
No one gets out clean.
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Ozark - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Bill Dubuque
- Mark Williams
Main Cast
- Jason Bateman
- Laura Linney
- Sofia Hublitz
- Skylar Gaertner
- Julia Garner
- Charlie Tahan
- Lisa Emery
- Jordana Spiro
- Jessica Frances Dukes
- Carson Holmes
Writers
- Ning Zhou
- Chris Mundy
- Paul Kolsby
- Martín Zimmerman
- Bill Dubuque
Executive Producers
- Bill Dubuque
- Mark Williams
- Jason Bateman
- Patrick Markey
- Chris Mundy
Ozark - FAQs
Where can you stream Ozark online?
Ozark is available exclusively on Netflix, both with a standard subscription and through Netflix Standard with Ads. All four seasons and 44 episodes are available to stream. Visit JustWatch to compare viewing options available in your region.
Is Ozark based on a true story?
Ozark is not based on a specific true story. It is an original fictional drama created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. However, the series draws on real-world themes of money laundering, drug cartel operations, and financial crime to lend its narrative authenticity and tension.
What does the Ozark ending mean?
The Ozark series finale leaves the Byrde family's fate deliberately ambiguous. Marty and Wendy survive their dealings with the cartel, but the final scene — a car crash and its aftermath — suggests their moral corruption has permanently altered them. Many viewers interpret it as a dark, open-ended conclusion rather than a redemptive one.
Who are the main actors in Ozark?
Ozark stars Jason Bateman as financial adviser Marty Byrde and Laura Linney as his wife Wendy Byrde. Julia Garner plays fan-favourite Ruth Langmore. The ensemble also includes Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, Lisa Emery, and Jessica Frances Dukes.
How many seasons and episodes does Ozark have?
Ozark ran for four seasons and 44 episodes in total. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 each contained 10 episodes, while Season 4 was expanded to 14 episodes, split into two parts. The series concluded in 2022 on Netflix.
Did Ozark win any major awards?
Yes. Ozark earned numerous Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series nominations and wins for Julia Garner as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series across multiple seasons. Jason Bateman won for Outstanding Directing. The show was also recognised at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
What is Ozark about?
Ozark follows Chicago financial adviser Marty Byrde, who is forced to relocate his family to the Missouri Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong. To survive, he must launder $500 million for a ruthless Mexican drug cartel within five years, drawing his entire family into a world of crime and moral compromise.
How was Ozark received by critics?
Ozark was very well received by critics, earning strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes throughout its run. Reviewers praised its tense writing, dark atmosphere, and exceptional performances — particularly from Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, and Julia Garner. It was widely regarded as one of Netflix's finest original dramas.
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