We’ve recently finished Season 2 of Ozarks, and I must say, they kept their writing game strong all throughout Season 2. Please note – Ozarks, while it is a television show, is not an escape from the insanity that is our current world, but it is something of a distraction, and a well-written, well-acted one at that!
I give you, five reasons to love Ozarks:
- Laura Linney. Laura Linney plays Wendy Byrde, the wife/mom/co-conspirator in the Byrde family madness. Watching Laura is always like taking a masterclass in acting – and her role in Ozarks is no exception.
- Jason Bateman. Jason Bateman plays Marty Byrde – on the surface he’s the perfect Dad/husband/good guy/wholesome financial planner – and then you realize quite quickly he’s laundering money and working with one of the biggest drug cartels on the planet.
- Harris Yullin. Harris Buddy Dyker, the Byrdes’ terminally ill tenant – and you. will grow to love him, as do the Byrdes.
- Lisa Emery. Lisa plays Darlene Snell, the scary, older, crazy lady who owns quite a bit of land around the lake, and controls even more of the townspeople and their actions. She’s terrifying in a brilliantly artistic way.
- Julia Garner. Julia plays Ruth Langmore, and she’s a spitfire. You might remember Julia from The Americans on FX (if you haven’t seen the show, get on it ASAP). Ruth is a spitfire, a brat, and yet there’s something endearing about her raw nature. You’re not sure whether you hate her or want to offer her a hug – the perfect blend of humanity on a television.
Ozarks Season 1 and 2 are streaming on Netflix now.
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