Ozark

Number of seasons	4
Number of episodes	44
Episode length	52–80 minutes
Genre	Crime drama, thriller
Starring	Jason Bateman
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Country	USA
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Years of release	2017–2022
Rating Kinopoisk • IMDb	7.9/10 • 8.5/10
Age restriction	18+

Ozark is an American crime drama television series created by Bill Dubuque in collaboration with the production company Media Rights Capital. The series combines elements of thriller, family drama, and crime fiction, gradually revealing complex moral conflicts and psychological tension. Jason Bateman stars in the lead role and also played an active role in the show's creation, serving as an executive producer and director on several episodes, significantly influencing its overall style and tone.

The first season of Ozark premiered on Netflix on July 21, 2017. The series quickly attracted the attention of viewers and critics thanks to its dark tone, tense plot, and strong performances, cementing it as one of the platform's notable projects. On August 15, 2017, Netflix officially renewed the show for a second season consisting of ten episodes. The full second season premiered on August 31, 2018, to an even broader audience response.

On October 10, 2018, a third season was announced, also comprising ten episodes. It premiered on March 27, 2020, and continued to develop the storylines, deepening the characters and increasing the dramatic tension. In June 2020, Netflix confirmed that the series would conclude with a fourth and final season. The final season was expanded to 14 episodes and divided into two parts, allowing the creators to more thoroughly bring the story to a logical conclusion.

On February 23, 2022, Netflix released a trailer for the second part of the final fourth season on YouTube, generating significant interest among fans. The final episodes of Ozark premiered on April 29, 2022, bringing a final conclusion to what had been one of the network's most talked-about crime dramas for years.

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Plot

A Brief Description of the Series Events

The plot of "Ozark" revolves around Marty Byrde, a financial consultant from Chicago, and his wife Wendy. They find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game with a Mexican drug cartel when Marty's business partner commits a theft that puts their lives at risk. To avoid imminent reprisal, Marty proposes a plan to the cartel to launder money in the Ozark Lakes region of Missouri.

Having moved to a quiet corner, at first glance, the Byrdes face new challenges. They have to deal with local criminals, such as the Snell family, who control the production of heroin, and the young, ambitious Ruth Langmore, who quickly becomes a key figure in their schemes.

In parallel with criminal showdowns, Marty and Wendy try to keep their family together, raising teenagers Charlotte and Jonah. The children, faced with the realities of the criminal world, go through a difficult period of adaptation. Charlotte rebels against her parents, and Jonah shows an unexpected interest in their activities.

With each season, the tension increases, the stakes rise, and moral boundaries blur. The Byrdes plunge deeper into the criminal world, making increasingly questionable decisions to protect themselves and their family. "Ozark" is a gripping drama about how ordinary people, finding themselves in an extreme situation, are forced to cross the line and do anything for the sake of survival.

Season-by-season overview of the series episodes

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Seasons		Episodes
Season 1		1	2	3
Season 2		1	2	3	4
Season 3		1	2	3	4	5	6
Season 4		1	2	3	4	5	6

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